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Drive Through Restaurants for Sale in Scranton, PA, USA

More details for 1650 Main St, Olyphant, PA - Retail for Sale

Dollar General - 1650 Main St

Olyphant, PA 18447

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $3,010,845 CAD
  • 10,669 SF
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More details for 901 S Main St, Taylor, PA - Specialty for Sale

Union Car Wash and Lube - 5.6 Acres - 901 S Main St

Taylor, PA 18517

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Specialty for Sale
  • $1,674,924 CAD
  • 3,490 SF

Taylor Specialty for Sale - I-81 Corridor

This turnkey car wash and lube shop sits on 5.6 acres along Main Street in Taylor, PA, offering a prime location with excellent visibility and steady traffic flow. The property features a fully operational drive-thru car wash, five self-service bays, and five self-service vacuum stations, serving a loyal, high-volume customer base. Inside, you’ll find two garage bays with lifts—perfect for oil changes, detailing, or mechanical work—plus three office spaces ideal for on-site administration or supplemental rental income. Strategically positioned near the PA Turnpike (I-476), this site provides outstanding exposure and signage opportunities—including the potential to add digital or static billboards facing the Turnpike for additional income. The property line extends to the nearby railroad tracks, creating further utility and visibility options for future development. Beyond its strong existing operations, the expansive acreage and flexible zoning make this a perfect candidate for new storage-facility construction or other complementary uses. Under the new 2025 bonus-depreciation rules, qualifying improvements such as new wash equipment, LED signage, or self-storage development can be 100 % expensed in the first year, dramatically enhancing investor returns. With multiple revenue streams, major tax advantages, and long-term growth potential, this property represents a rare opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking both immediate income and scalable upside in a high-traffic corridor. Don’t miss this chance to own a well-established, income-producing property in one of Lackawanna County’s most visible and strategically located corridors.

Contact:

Christian Saunders Real Estate

Property Subtype:

Car Wash

Date on Market:

2025-03-25

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Drive Through Restaurants for Sale within 50 kilometers of Scranton, PA, USA

More details for 50 Bridge St, Tunkhannock, PA - Retail for Sale

CVS Pharmacy - 50 Bridge St

Tunkhannock, PA 18657

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $7,372,469 CAD
  • 13,225 SF
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More details for 151 2nd St, Wilkes-Barre, PA - Land for Sale

151 2nd St

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Land for Sale
  • Price Upon Request
  • 8.60 AC Lot
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More details for 2698 Route 940, Pocono Summit, PA - Land for Sale

The Shoppes at Long Pond - 2698 Route 940

Pocono Summit, PA 18346

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Land for Sale
  • Price Upon Request
  • 9 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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