Longwood Retail for Lease - Altamonte/Douglas
Brand-New Fully-Equipped Restaurant & Bar Longwood, FL - Over $1.1M Spent On Its Build-Out!
Bring Your Concept Here To This Incredible 5,150 SqFt Turnkey Space
The Opportunity
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a completely rebuilt, turnkey restaurant & bar in the heart of affluent Seminole County.
Originally developed as the flagship location for an award-winning hospitality group, this stunning facility opened in Apr 2026 following a complete 2025-26 demolition and rebuild with over $1.1 million invested in leasehold improvements & equipment.
This is an asset sale, making it the perfect opportunity for an experienced operator, chef, restaurateur, franchise group or hospitality entrepreneur looking to bypass the lengthy and expensive permitting and construction process. An extraordinary chance to acquire a premium, new restaurant facility for a fraction of its replacement cost.
Incredible Turnkey Space
The restaurant encompasses approximately 5,150 sqft, thoughtfully designed with an ideal balance of front-of-house & back-of-house operations. The inviting dining room & bar area seats 139 guests indoors, complemented by a spacious outdoor patio featuring 6 picnic tables & seating for an additional 36 guests, for a total capacity of 175 seats.
Guests are welcomed by an expansive open-concept dining room, a beautiful 35ft granite-topped full-service bar, modern finishes throughout & an atmosphere that can easily be adapted to virtually any food & beverage concept.
Over $1.1 Million Invested – Everything Is New
The current ownership spared no expense in creating a first-class hospitality venue. Virtually every major building system & component is brand new & remains under warrant, including:
• Complete demolition & new construction completed in 2025-26
• All new plumbing infrastructure & dedicated grease trap
• All new electrical service & lighting systems
• Brand-new natural gas service & gas lines
• Five new 5-ton rooftop HVAC units w/zoned climate control
• New 30ft commercial hood & Ansul fire suppression system
• New fire monitoring & sprinkler systems
• New audio/visual surveillance system w/18 security cameras & alarm
• Brand-new 20' x 12' walk-in cooler w/new compressor
• Brand-new 12' x 7' walk-in freezer w/new compressor
• Spacious commercial kitchen w/separate commissary & prep area
• Large dry storage area & dedicated dish/chemical storage room
• ADA-compliant multi-stall restrooms & private office
The kitchen layout was professionally designed to support high-volume production & can efficiently accommodate a wide range of restaurant concepts. While the space is currently configured for barbecue service, the layout & infrastructure are adaptable for virtually any full-service operation. Existing smokers are negotiable for a buyer pursuing a barbecue concept.
Excellent Lease Available
In today's market, opportunities like this are exceedingly rare. The restaurant benefits from an exceptionally attractive gross lease w/real estate taxes, insurance, common area maintenance & even trash service included.
Valuable Florida Liquor License Advantage
The restaurant has been designed & approved to qualify for Florida's desirable 4COP-SFS (Special Food Service Establishment) liquor license. Because food service is required whenever alcohol is served, this license carries an annual cost of less than $2,000, representing a substantial savings compared to traditional quota liquor licenses which can exceed $100,000 in Seminole County. All required seating & square footage thresholds have already been satisfied, making it straightforward for a qualified buyer to obtain their own license.
Endless Possibilities
This offering presents a unique chance to acquire a virtually brand-new hospitality facility without the delays, permitting challenges and 7-figure capital investment required to build from scratch. Bring your concept or franchise conversion here, this location provides the infrastructure to launch immediately.
Possible Concepts
• Barbecue / Smokehouse
• Southern Comfort Food
• All American
• Steak or Chophouse
• Modern Mediterranean / Greek
• Latin American / Cuban
• Cajun / Creole
• Asian Fusion
• Tex-Mex Cantina
• Mexican & Tequila Bar
• Neighborhood Tavern / Gastropub
• Brewpub or Microbrewery
• Sports Bar & Grill
• Gourmet Burger & Bar
• Mexican & Tequila Bar
• Whiskey Bar & Kitchen
• Bourbon Bar & Southern Kitchen
• Cigar Lounge & Restaurant
• Event Venue w/Full Food & Beverage
• Private Event & Banquet Facility
• And much more
Location: Prime retail space at 190 S Ronald Reagan Blvd near the highly trafficked intersection of State Route 434, the property enjoys outstanding visibility & accessibility w/approximately 28,000 vehicles passing daily. The site serves a broad customer base drawn from Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary & the greater Orlando metropolitan area.
The restaurant is positioned within an affluent & growing trade area featuring:
• One of Central Florida's most desirable suburban communities
• Serving a trade area of 150,000+ residents
• Strong household incomes & population growth
• A large surrounding base of industrial, manufacturing & professional employers
• Excellent daytime population supporting lunch, happy hour & catering business
• Convenient access from both northbound & southbound traffic corridors
Year Established: Apr 2026
Lease Information: Leased space $7,917/mth gross (garbage also included). Current lease expires Jul 2031 w/two 5-year options.
Lease Highlights
• Approx $19 per sqft gross rent
• Modest annual escalations of only 2.5%
• Ample designated customer parking shared w/only one other tenant
• Rent payments did not commence until Jul 2026 due to negotiated rent abatement, creating an outstanding value proposition for the incoming operator.
Square Feet: 5,150.
Seating: 121 Inside & 36 Outside (Capacity For 139 Inside).
Value of FF&E: $350,000 (Valued At $350,000 & Included In Asking Price).
Seller Financing Available: No.
Reasons for Selling: Retiring.
Competition/Market:
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
• Over $1.1M invested in a complete, new build-out
• 5,150 sqft turnkey restaurant w/seating for 175 guests
• Flexible adaptable layout
• Full-service 35-foot bar
• Brand-new commercial kitchen & building systems
• Excellent gross lease w/favorable long-term terms
• Attractive low-cost Florida 4COP-SFS liquor license structure
• Outstanding visibility w/28,000 VPD
• Immediate opportunity to open w/minimal additional capital expenditure
Growth & Expansion: Perfectly situated in a growing, high-income Central Florida market with strong daytime & residential demographics.
Location, location, location!!!
Feel free to stop by the location first. If interested, please email Ted Aretos at Ted@eatz-associates.com or call 815-761-8334 for more information. Showings by appointment only.
Listed by Ted Aretos at EatZ & Associates/EatZ Real Estate Group LLC