102 Turn Key Restaurants for Lease in California, USA

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 $150,000. ______________________________________________________________ *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

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

Los Angeles Retail for Lease - East Hollywood/Silver Lake

4330 Melrose Avenue presents a premier commercial opportunity in the heart of East Hollywood, positioned along a high-visibility, heavily trafficked stretch of Melrose that sees thousands of cars daily. This is far from a vanilla shell—offered move-in ready with a built-in range and sink, it’s ideal for food service, catering, or any business requiring immediate utility infrastructure. The location offers seamless access to the 101 Freeway and sits just minutes from Los Angeles City College, drawing steady foot traffic from students, commuters, and neighborhood residents alike. With its strategic placement, built-in amenities, and strong local demographics, this space is perfectly suited for businesses looking to establish or expand in a dynamic urban market.

Date on Market:

2025-07-22

Alpine Office/Retail for Lease - Outlying SD County S

-Easy access from Interstate 8, both East and West directions -Excellent storefront visibility with prominent signage on both the building and monument sign -High foot and vehicle traffic at the intersection of Tavern Road & Alpine Blvd -Private Restrooms

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-07-14

Redondo Beach Retail for Lease - Beach Cities/Palos Verdes

Exceptional Turnkey Restaurant Space in the Heart of Riviera Village This is a rare and highly desirable opportunity to lease a fully built-out, ready-to-operate restaurant in the prestigious Riviera Village—perfectly positioned to serve the affluent communities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Palos Verdes. Situated on vibrant Avenue I, just steps from the beach, the space benefits from heavy foot traffic and immediate proximity to over 300 upscale shops, restaurants, boutiques, banks, and local services. The Oshen East, completed in 2020, is part of The Oshens, a thoughtfully designed mixed-use luxury development offering 10 premium retail, restaurant, and office spaces, with 24 modern residential units above. The property features serene, Zen-inspired courtyards and refreshing ocean breezes, enhancing both ambiance and appeal. Space Highlights: Prime Location with strong street presence and excellent signage exposure Seamless Indoor/Outdoor Dining via full-width sliding pocket doors leading to a large private patio—ideal for an elevated coastal dining experience Contemporary Interior Build-Out with soaring ceilings, recessed lighting, and high-end finishes throughout Dual Kitchen Layout: Fully equipped main kitchen plus a dedicated prep kitchen to maximize efficiency Guest & Staff Convenience: Includes two private restrooms and multiple storage areas Modern Amenities: Elevator access and ample customer and tenant parking Unmatched Locale: In the heart of Riviera Village, a lively beachside district just steps from the shore and surrounded by 300+ businesses Whether you’re launching a new high-end concept or relocating a beloved neighborhood favorite, this turnkey space is designed for success in one of Southern California’s most vibrant and upscale coastal communities.

Date on Market:

2025-07-14

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

Los Angeles Retail for Lease - Downtown Los Angeles

Located at the heart of a vibrant pedestrian corridor, 1111 Wilshire is a luxury mixed-use development featuring approximately 14,000 SF of ground-floor retail beneath 210 luxury apartment units. This space is a street-level, turnkey restaurant unit featuring a large commercial hood and walk-in refrigerator. This is a phenomenal opportunity for operators looking to establish a presence in the City West neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles. This location is surrounded by numerous residential buildings, high foot traffic and provides strong retail potential. Positioned at a dynamic intersection of work, home and play: the property is blocks away from of DTLA's top restaurants and shopping areas. This is a perfect fit for retailers, service providers, and food & beverage concepts looking to tap into the energy of DTLA.

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-05-19

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

Costa Mesa Retail for Lease

Nestled in the heart of Costa Mesa, Newport Mesa Plaza benefits from exceptional visibility and consistent foot traffic. This retail property is strategically positioned along a high-traffic corridor, surrounded by a dense concentration of commercial buildings and affluent residential neighborhoods. Just minutes from Newport Beach and the iconic Newport Pier, the center enjoys strong regional appeal and proximity to key lifestyle destinations. Directly across the street is the popular Wild Fork market, contributing to the property's steady stream of daily visitors. It also sits right in front of Westcliff Plaza, a well-known shopping destination that attracts significant vehicular and pedestrian activity to the area. Select Tenants at Newport Mesa Plaza: The center features a dynamic mix of tenants, including Beach Hut Deli, Rooster Tea House, Los Primos Cantina, Poke Tiki, Banzai Bowls, and a local sushi restaurant—each contributing to the property's vibrant, food-focused atmosphere. These tenants attract a steady stream of customers throughout the day, making this an ideal location for synergistic businesses seeking visibility and growth in one of Orange County’s most desirable retail corridors.

Date on Market:

2025-04-11

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

Los Angeles Retail for Lease - Mid-Cities

Fully furnished, take-out style restaurant space with customer waiting area. Convenient working space for high volume kitchen with additional storage space. Employee break room and cleaning facility located towards the rear of the unit. Additional space in the rear of the building available for outdoor grills and/or storage. Excellent traffic flow and visibility due to 105 Freeway on/off ramps. Ample street parking for customers. Roll up metal door provides building security for off hours. Landlord pays water, tenant responsible for gas/electric.

Date on Market:

2025-12-13

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

Saratoga Retail for Lease - Los Gatos/Saratoga

6,000 SF turnkey restaurant for lease in Downtown Saratoga. The property is currently owner occupied by La Mere Michelle for the past 52 years. All equipment and liquor license can be purchased. Large format restaurant/banquet facility.

Date on Market:

2024-12-17

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

Chico Retail for Lease - Downtown Chico

Located in an absolutely ideal spot in Downtown Chico just steps from California State University, Chico, this restaurant and bar fronts onto Broadway between 2nd & 3rd Streets with prominent architecture, huge glass front entrance, and multiple heated patios. The property had a complete seven-figure remodel from the ground up in 2018 and is practically turn-key ready for an operator. The location can’t be beat as it sits in the core of Downtown Chico surrounded on all sides by the many retail, personal services, financial, and restaurant operators on the ground floor with office and residential users above. There are options for a tenant to purchase a user agreement for the existing Type 47 liquor license, the Type 58 caterer license, and all of the existing furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Downtown Chico has huge pedestrian counts supported by the 13,000+ students enrolled at CSU, Chico just two blocks away as well as the hundreds of businesses and swath of housing that surround the area. The downtown area has metered street parking (M-F 9am 6pm) as well as four street-level public parking areas and a three-story parking garage. Downtown Chico is also host to many year-round events including Thursday Night Market, Friday Night Concerts, Saturday Farmer’s Market, Taste of Downtown, Slice of Chico, Art & Wine Walk, Chico Live Concert Series, Harvest Sidewalk Sale, ARTober Fest, Christmas Preview, Ice Rink in the Plaza, and many more.

Date on Market:

2024-08-12

Sacramento Retail for Lease - Downtown

Located just a stone throw from the State Capitol, the Golden 1 Center, the Convention Center, and directly in the path of the ongoing downtown revival, the subject property provides an ideal location to capture the growing consumer market in the Central Business District. The Sacramento A’s (formerly the Oakland A’s) have a 2 year contract for MLB games in Sacramento which will definitively bring more consumer traffic to neighboring businesses. Located at one of the most desirable corners in the heart of the K Street development renaissance, this project will be the prime spot for restaurateurs to be part of the urban renewal of Downtown Sacramento. The location provides one of the most attractive street visible retail opportunities in the dynamic downtown grid. The continuous activity going on Downtown coupled with the Golden 1 Center, which has a projected 17,000 attendees per event and is 2.5 blocks from the site, make this an ideal location for a multitude of users. There is a large influx of residents and consumers coming into the Downtown core. This will create a heightened demand for retail within walking distance. At the 9th and J corner, the two main streets of the downtown core, precisely in the middle of all major projects, you will be in a prime position to absorb the existing demand. The building offers tremendous street frontage, street parking, easy access to other shops and amenities as well as easy access to freeways. The space was recently remodeled and offers a newer more modern feel inside. The building is ideal for a multitude of different office, retail, and or restaurant uses.

Date on Market:

2023-03-26

Pomona Office/Retail, Retail for Lease - Eastern SGV

For Lease - Marque Retail & Office Storefront on the Corner of Pomona's Two Main Thoroughfares (Mission Blvd and Garey Ave).

Date on Market:

2025-10-29

Los Angeles Retail for Lease - Koreatown

DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS - TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - CALL BROKER FOR APPOINTMENT Vistango has been a staple at USC for 13 years. This place gets a lot of traffic from more than just students, it’s a neighborhood favorite as well making great pizzas and creative pastas. Keep the concept or bring your own, sale will be treated as an asset sale. This turn key restaurant is one block to USC Campus. The center has plenty of parking and a pylon sign panel for the restaurant is included. Competitive lease and rate

Date on Market:

2024-04-19