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More details for 3409 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA - Retail for Sale

Dave's Hot Chicken | 3.18% Rent to Sales - 3409 Arden Way

Sacramento, CA 95825

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $2,780,540 CAD
  • 3,870 SF

Sacramento Retail for Sale - Howe Ave/Fulton Ave/Watt Ave

EXTREMELY LOW RENT TO SALES – HIGHLY PROFITABLE LOCATION • This location does very well with above average sales in 2025 at nearly $4m. • Extremely low rent to sales of 3.18% making this a highly profitable location. IMMEDIATE UPSIDE UPON 10% RENT BUMP AND VACANCY LEASE UP – MASTER LEASE OPPORTUNITY • An investor can immediately improve their overall return upon the 10% increase in Dave’s Hot Chicken rent in 2027 and lease up of the 870 SF Shadow Kitchen vacancy. • Seller will consider a one (1) year Master Lease for the one vacancy for a period up to one (1) year. INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AND GROWING TENANT – DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN • In June 2025, Roark Capital acquired a majority stake in Dave's Hot Chicken at a $1 billion valuation. This backing by the world's premier restaurant private equity firm adds immense corporate stability and institutional infrastructure • The brand boasts an Average Unit Volume (AUV) of roughly $3 million per location. This provides a highly sustainable rent-to-sales ratio, lowering default risk • Streamlined, simple menus minimize kitchen infrastructure and labor costs. Locations achieve 20% to 25% cash flow margins, vastly outperforming typical fast-food averages. STRONG FRANCHISEE ORGANIZATION AND GROWTH STRUCTURE • Corporate mandates require franchisees to possess a $5 million net worth and experience operating 5+ existing quick-service restaurants. This ensures the tenant paying your rent is an experienced, well-capitalized multi-unit operator • Named America’s fastest-growing restaurant chain by Technomic, the brand operates hundreds of open stores and holds a pipeline of over 1,000 contracted future locations. ATTRACTIVE ABSOLUTE NNN LEASE • Dave’s Hot Chicken features an attractive absolute NNN lease. The landlord enjoys passive income with zero management, maintenance, or tax obligations. • Favorable 10% rental increases every 5 years. This guarantees compounding yield growth that protects the investor against inflation. HUGE TRAFFIC COUNTS – 75,000+ AT SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION • High Traffic: o Watt Avenue – 51,378 CPD o Interstate 30 – 27,083 CPD • Ideally situated along two of the major retail corridors in Sacramento MSA IDEALLY LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM REGIONAL GROCERY ANCHORED CENTER • Subject property is ideally located directly across the street from a Safeway anchored grocery center. Other Junior Anchors include Dollar Tree, Ross Dress For Less, BevMo!, Office Max and In-Shape Fitness. SURROUNDED BY THREE SCHOOLS RANGING FROM KINDERGATEN THRU HIGH SCHOOL • The subject property is surrounded by 3 major K thru 12 schools: Thomas Edison Elementary School, Arden Middle School and St. Ignatius School • Ideal location between the three schools, each less than a mile from the subject property, creating steady afternoon and evening customers STRONG DEMOS – DENSELY POPULATED AND HIGH HOUSEHOLD INCOMES • $131,327average HH incomes • 361,189 people within a 5-mile radius • 140,030 households within a 5-mile radius ADJACENT TO MAJOR HOSPITAL • Kaiser Permanente is located adjacent to the Subject Property providing a customer influx of both staff and patients. STRONG RETAIL TRADE AREA SURROUNDED BY SEVERAL NATIONAL TENANTS • Subject property is ideally located in the major retail corridor for Sacramento MSA surrounded by several national tenants including McDonalds, Chipotle, Dutch Bros, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, and several others

Contact:

InvestCore Commercial

Property Subtype:

Fast Food

Date on Market:

2026-06-04

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More details for 3615 Power Inn Rd, Sacramento, CA - Retail for Sale

NEWLY Remodeled Starbuck's - Drive-thru - 3615 Power Inn Rd

Sacramento, CA 95826

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $2,641,513 CAD
  • 2,670 SF
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More details for 7155 24th St, Sacramento, CA - Retail for Sale

Walgreens - 7155 24th St

Sacramento, CA 95822

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $5,213,512 CAD
  • 14,409 SF
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More details for 4332 Watt Ave, North Highlands, CA - Retail for Sale

Starbucks Shops | DriveThru | $1.2M Remodel - 4332 Watt Ave

North Highlands, CA 95660

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $4,309,837 CAD
  • 4,500 SF
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More details for 5618 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA - Retail for Sale

5618 Freeport Blvd

Sacramento, CA 95822

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $2,085,405 CAD
  • 3,772 SF
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More details for 8030 Gerber Rd, Sacramento, CA - Retail for Sale

8030 Gerber Rd

Sacramento, CA 95828

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $3,112,064 CAD
  • 2,654 SF
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More details for 1420 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA - Land for Sale

Value-Add Infill Development Opportunity - 1420 Howe Ave

Sacramento, CA 95825

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Land for Sale
  • $5,491,566 CAD
  • 5.59 AC Lot
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Drive Through Restaurants For Sale

Drive Through Restaurants

A drive-thru restaurant is a type of fast food establishment that provides customers with the ability to order and receive their meal while still in their car. This type of restaurant has been on the rise in recent years with an increase in demand for quick, mobile-friendly food options.

The majority of drive through restaurants are located on or near busy streets, making them easy for drivers to access. This accessibility can be attractive to investors as it will increase potential revenues by attracting more customers without extensive advertising costs.

Why should you buy a restaurant with a drive through as an investor?

There are many reasons to invest in a drive through restaurant. These restaurants can be profitable if they're modeled correctly and managed well. You need to consider several things when investing in a drive-through restaurant, such as location and demographics, before deciding whether or not it's right for you

The first thing that needs consideration is where your potential business should be located. A major factor here is population density - what does the neighborhood look like? Is there plenty of foot traffic on any given day? If so, this would mean more customers for the restaurant! You also want to make sure there are no competing businesses nearby that may lure away your customer base; try looking at some other areas of town with less competition and underserved population.

What are the costs of buying a drive through restaurant?

The costs to consider include the cost of the building, renovations or repairs and upgrades needed in order to do business. There may be additional fees such as franchise fees, permits, licensing. Talk to your broker about additional costs.

The cost for a commercial property itself will vary depending on the size and location; a building might cost more than one near a busy highway interchange with high traffic volume. The price per square foot also varies significantly by location.

How to make your purchase profitable and sustainable in the long run.

Purchasing a profitable drive-through restaurant requires careful research and consideration of what is needed in the area.

You will need to consider the most profitable drive-through locations, deciding if you want a single site or plan on multiple sites.

Consideration should be given to both established restaurants with traffic volumes that meet your needs as well as those which are under-performing but have potential for time and money investment to increase revenues.

Is it worth it for you to buy a drive thru restaurant now?

Right now is a a great time to invest in a drive through restaurant.

As of 2021, Interest rates are low and there is less competition for properties, which means you can get the property for less money than if you buy it later on down the road when prices and interest rates may increase. Additionally, now would be a good time to buy because people need convenient and safe food options during tough economic times.

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