111 Turn Key Restaurants for Lease in California, USA

South Gate Retail for Lease - Mid-Cities

Prime restaurant space FOR LEASE located in a highly active retail plaza on Firestone Blvd, one of the most trafficked corridors in South Gate. The center features a strong mix of national and local tenants including Flame Broiler, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Moon Lash, Buffalo Spot, and Soup Shop, as well as a Chick-fil-A and Aldi on site. Nearby dining options include Panera Bread and Tacos El Gavilan, creating a dynamic food destination for the area. This plaza offers ample on-site parking and excellent visibility with easy ingress and egress from Firestone Blvd. Strategically positioned across from the El Paseo South Gate Shopping Center, the property benefits from constant consumer traffic from both dense residential neighborhoods and established commercial zones. Located just one minute from the 710 Freeway, the center provides convenient regional access and strong exposure to commuter and local traffic alike—making it an ideal opportunity for any restaurant or retail operator looking to join one of South Gate’s most vibrant retail corridors.

Date on Market:

2025-10-27

Gardena Retail for Lease - Hawthorne/Gardena

Beautiful restaurant space occupied by original tenant. Full kitchen including large gas grills with hoods. End cap space with private patio

Date on Market:

2025-09-24

Long Beach Retail for Lease - Long Beach: Suburban

Second-Generation Restaurant – Former Pizza Hut & WingStop | 1700 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity with High Visibility + Metro Access Welcome to a rare second-generation restaurant opportunity located at 1700 Long Beach Blvd in vibrant Long Beach, CA. Formerly occupied by Pizza Hut and WingStop, this built-out quick-service restaurant space is ready for a new operator to hit the ground running — with existing kitchen infrastructure, on-site parking, and exceptional transit visibility. Positioned directly along Long Beach Blvd., the property benefits from strong vehicular traffic, pedestrian exposure, and most notably — it faces the Metro A Line (Blue Line) stop, providing direct access to public transit users and thousands of daily commuters.

Date on Market:

2025-10-10

La Jolla Retail for Lease

Pacific Coast Commercial is pleased to exclusively present 1055 Torrey Pines Road, a rare 2nd-generation restaurant opportunity in “The Jewel by the Sea.” This two-story, 8,345 SF multi-tenant retail/office building offers abundant parking with ±39 surface spaces (4.67:1,000 SF ratio) and prime visibility along Torrey Pines Road, traveled by 36,512 vehicles daily. Just minutes from La Jolla Cove, Shores Beach, UCSD, Pacific Beach, and the San Diego Airport, the property sits at the nexus of affluent demographics—183,000 residents within 5 miles, average household income of $132,557, and $2.9 billion in consumer spending. Co-tenants include Bridget’s Blooms, Cup of Bloom Coffee, Four By Four Construction, and legal services, creating a dynamic mix that draws both locals and tourists.

Date on Market:

2025-10-07

Pomona Retail for Lease - Eastern SGV

Key Features: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) allows live entertainment, including DJ, bands, and dancing, Type 47 liquor license (owned by tenant) Located within Pomona’s Entertainment District surrounded by restaurants, bars, galleries, and nightlife, plenty of public parking nearby and easy MetroLink access

Date on Market:

2025-10-06

Santa Rosa Retail for Lease

Very nice two level restaurant and bar in heart of downtown Santa Rosa.

Date on Market:

2025-10-02

Van Nuys Retail for Lease - Eastern SFV

Date on Market:

2025-10-01

Whittier Retail for Lease - Southeast Los Angeles

*MOTIVATED SELLER — ALL OFFERS UNDER ACTIVE REVIEW — CALL BROKER FOR INFORMATION.* Compass Commercial is pleased to present 14362 Telegraph Rd — a ±1,500 SF freestanding restaurant building with a drive-thru, positioned within a high trafficked retail center. The property offers exceptional visibility, strong frontage exposure, high traffic, and on-site parking. This turnkey restaurant opportunity is ideal for a franchise/local operator, featuring a complete kitchen, 12-foot hood, a ±5.5’ x 12.5’ walk-in refrigerator, upgraded electrical and HVAC systems, and a newly installed drive-thru with new a speaker and sensor. Newly installed monument signage enhances visibility, and operators can benefit from full flexibility with no restrictions on operating hours, menu offerings, or alcohol sales (subject to ABC licensing). Additionally, no grease trap is required, as the property has been grandfathered in since the early 1970's. The City of Whittier is a vibrant, well-established, and culturally diverse community that supports strong demand for food and beverage operators. With excellent access and a prime suburban trade area, the property is well-positioned for quick-service concepts (QSR), casual dining, and other restaurant concepts. This represents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant with strong infrastructure, drive-thru convenience, and exceptional positioning in a proven Los Angeles submarket. This opportunity is an asset sale with Fixtures, Furniture, and Equipment (FF&E), and key money of $90,000 ______________________________________________________________ *Please Contact Listing Agents For Any Additional Information. *Space is Tenant-Occupied. Please DO NOT Disturb Occupants. *Prospective lessee to verify any and all accuracy of information and proposed uses with city.

Date on Market:

2025-09-02

Downey Retail for Lease - Mid-Cities

Compass Commercial is pleased to present 8266 Firestone Blvd — a ±2,123 SF fully built-out and operating restaurant positioned within a vibrant retail center at the corner of Firestone Blvd and Downey Ave. The property is surrounded by strong national and regional tenants, at a highly trafficked intersection with more than ± 39,000 vehicles per day. The existing restaurant has been operating for over 12 years as an established destination in Downey. Fully equipped, the 2nd generation restaurant space features a complete kitchen, including sinks, two (2) walk in refrigerators/freezers, a 12-foot hood, grease interceptor, a Type 41 Liquor License (Beer and Wine), and a large indoor and outdoor patio dining area. The infrastructure makes it well-suited for a variety of quick service restaurant (QSR) concepts, from national/regional chains to independent/local operators. This offering represents a rare opportunity to secure a turnkey restaurant space in one of Los Angeles’s most dynamic submarkets, featuring built-in infrastructure, proximity to major schools, retailers, and excellent positioning within a busy retail center. This opportunity is an asset sale with Fixtures, Furniture, and Equipment (FF&E) and key money is required. ____________________________________________________________________ *Please Contact Listing Agents For Any Additional Information. *Space is Tenant-Occupied. Please DO NOT Disturb Occupants. *Prospective lessee to verify any and all accuracy of information and proposed uses with city.

Date on Market:

2025-09-02

Palm Desert Retail for Lease - Coachella Valley

One El Paseo Plaza is a premier Class A mixed-use complex located at the high-visibility intersection of Highway 111 and El Paseo Drive in Palm Desert. The property features two luxury office buildings totaling 75,000 SF, surrounded by upscale landscaping, fire pits, and premium architectural finishes. Anchored by prominent tenants such as Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, RBC Wealth Management, Compass, and Shogun Japanese Restaurant, the plaza offers a dynamic blend of office and dining experiences. Now available for lease is Suite B, a ±7,500 SF fully built-out, turnkey restaurant space with FF&E included. This space also offers 1,700 SF of rent-free outdoor patio seating, monument signage, and an unmatched presence along El Paseo. It represents a rare opportunity for a restaurateur to join an elite tenant mix in one of the Coachella Valley’s most recognized destinations.

Date on Market:

2025-08-18

Los Angeles Retail for Lease - Koreatown

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-07-28

San Diego Retail for Lease - Downtown

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2026-02-17

Woodland Retail for Lease - Davis/Woodland

Outparcel building just off Hwy 113 and I5 anchored by new hotel, adjacent to new Sprouts Center, Grocery Outlet, Tractor Supply, Black Bear, Ross and many more. MARKET: Woodland is part of the fast-growing Sacramento Metro Area, located just 20 miles northwest of Sacramento, 8 miles east of Sacramento International Airport. With new subdivisions and over $160M in public/private investment in 2023, the city’s momentum is strong.

Date on Market:

2025-07-09

Fremont Retail for Lease

Date on Market:

2025-06-11

Palm Desert Retail for Lease - Coachella Valley

Date on Market:

2025-04-08

Jamul Retail for Lease - Outlying SD County S

. Jamul Village shopping center conveniently located on State Highway 94, (Campo Road). . Ideally located with tremendous exposure and a 10th of a mile of frontage. . Only 1 mile on the way to the Jamul casino and one of the few shopping opportunities in the Jamul area. . Great tenant mix with a healthy roster of retail, restaurants and service-oriented uses. . Traffic counts averaging 14,000 vehicles per day on Camp Road and 3000+ vehicles per day on . Proctor Valley Road further increases the potential for greater exposure.

Date on Market:

2025-05-09

San Francisco Retail for Lease - Financial District

Colton Commercial & Partners, Inc., as exclusive advisor, is pleased to present 525 Commercial for lease. Full building lease & restaurant and/or lounge opportunity. Includes outdoor seating opportunity. 1/2 block away from Transamerica and Redwood Park. Strategically positioned in the heart of San Francisco’s financial core, the 5,035 RSF benefits from both macroeconomic tailwinds of urban re-densification and microeconomic drivers such as tourism demand and high-income back-to-office growth. The property’s premier location on Commercial Alley offers a rare blend of charm and visibility, enhanced by infrastructure elements including a full hood system and elevator. With limited supply and increasing appetite for experiential retail and hospitality concepts, 525 Commercial represents a unique opportunity to capitalize on evolving urban consumption patterns.

Date on Market:

2025-04-10

Rosemead Retail for Lease - Western SGV

Date on Market:

2025-03-27

Ontario Retail for Lease - Airport Area

Date on Market:

2025-03-07

Long Beach Retail for Lease - Long Beach: Downtown

500 West Broadway (The Magnolia) is a first-generation mixed-use property with approximately 2,814 SF of restaurant space available for Lease. This mixed- use project is in a highly desirable area, located just off the 710 Freeway and within proximity to One World Trade Center, George Deukmejian Courthouse, and City Hall/City Center. The immediate area surrounding the property is retail, office, residential, and service type businesses.

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-04-15

Agoura Hills Retail for Lease - Calabasas/Westlake Vill

Date on Market:

2024-11-11

Los Angeles Retail for Lease - Downtown Los Angeles

Discover this prime retail location, perfectly situated in the heart of South Park—just two blocks from the iconic Crypto.com Arena and the bustling LA Convention Center! Nearby Retailers Caldo Verde, CVS, 33 Taps, f45 Training, Pine and Crane, Starbucks, Prank Bar, Maestro's Ocean Restaurant, Moxy Hotels, The Palm Restaurant, AC Hotels by Marriott, Dune Downtown, John Reed Fitness

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-01-21

Laguna Woods Retail for Lease - Laguna Hills/Aliso Viejo

Date on Market:

2024-10-07

San Diego Office/Retail for Lease - Downtown

Ground floor office/retail space in Meridian Tower located in the heart of Downtown San Diego Tremendous linear frontage on Union St with exterior signage opportunity On-site subterranean parking - 4/1,000 SF, parking entrance directly adjacent to space Co-tenancy with UC San Diego Health, LAZ Parking, Salvatore’s Cucina, Meridian Salon, Downtown Dental Designs, and more Walkable to numerous amenities including: Salvatore’s Cucina, Athens Market, Vitality Tap Juice, Ralphs, Corner Bakery, and many more Affluent residential base in the Marina and close proximity to Courthouse Adjacent to Campus at Horton, the largest adaptive reuse project in the US Immediate proximity Seaport Village, Gaslamp Quarter, the Embarcadero, and Petco Park Daytime population of more than 81,000 and 37,000 residents

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2024-12-18