36 Turn Key Restaurants for Lease in Texas, USA

Houston Retail for Lease - FM 1960/Hwy 249

Northwest Spectrum Plaza is a two-building retail center located on West Little York Road in Northwest Houston, Texas. The property offers excellent visibility and access along West Little York Road, which carries approximately 32,000 vehicles per day (CoStar 2025), and is located just one mile from Beltway 8/Sam Houston Tollway. Northwest Spectrum Plaza features a variety of retail, restaurant, and service-oriented spaces, ample parking, and prominent signage opportunities along West Little York Road, making it an ideal location for businesses seeking strong exposure and convenient customer access. Texas law requires all license holders to provide the Information About Brokerage Services form to prospective buyers, tenants, sellers, and landlords: https://www.jlscre.com/static/sitefiles/IABS_Form_JLS.pdf

Date on Market:

2026-07-07

Tyler Retail for Lease

Date on Market:

2026-07-27

Lubbock Retail for Lease - South Outer Lubbock

An outstanding franchised restaurant lease to own opportunity which Includes all FF&E is now available inside the Full Service Holiday Inn , located at 6107 Justice Ave, Lubbock, TX. This modern, full-service hotel opened in 2019 and features 107 guest rooms, serving business travelers, university visitors, and families throughout Southwest Lubbock. The restaurant space offers approximately 6,390 square feet, including about 4,500 square feet of interior dining and kitchen area plus a 1,890 square foot patio. The space is fully built out and equipped with commercial furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE), providing a Turnkey Lease to Own setup for an experienced restaurant operator. Operators have the flexibility to introduce their own restaurant concept or continue with Burger Theory Grill & Bar Franchise through IHG-Holiday Inn. This location benefits from consistent built-in traffic from hotel guests along with strong visibility to surrounding residential communities, retail corridors, and nearby medical and university areas in Lubbock, Texas. Lease starts at $20/SF NNN, with the landlord open to flexible terms for qualified tenants. To secure the space, a deposit equal to the first and last month’s rent is required to get you started and move into this great Turnkey Lease to own

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

2026-07-10

Midland Retail for Lease

Located along the E Scharbauer Drive commercial corridor in Midland, Texas, 1113 E Scharbauer Drive offers strong visibility within an established infill location surrounded by residential neighborhoods and nearby commercial activity. The property sits within city limits with full utility access and Regional Retail zoning, supporting a range of restaurant, retail, and commercial uses. Formerly home to the locally recognized Sam’s BBQ, the site benefits from existing market awareness and is well-positioned for continued hospitality use, adaptive reuse, or redevelopment.

Date on Market:

2026-05-15

Richardson Retail for Lease

Property Description – Suite 100 | 3,569 SF Restaurant Space Suite 100 offers approximately 3,569 square feet of prime restaurant space in a highly visible commercial location along North Plano Road in Richardson, Texas. The space features a functional layout ideal for restaurant, café, or hospitality concepts with excellent accessibility and strong traffic exposure. This versatile commercial suite includes ample dining and service areas, potential kitchen infrastructure, and flexible seating arrangements suitable for dine-in service, catering operations. The property benefits from convenient access to major highways including US-75 and President George Bush Turnpike, serving customers from Richardson, Plano, Garland, and North Dallas. Located within a growing mixed commercial and residential corridor, Suite 100 provides outstanding opportunities for owner-users, franchise operators, or investors seeking a strategic hospitality location in the DFW market. The center offers ample parking for customers and guests, making it ideal for high-volume restaurant operations and special events. Key Features: * ±3,569 SF restaurant/commercial space * Excellent frontage and visibility on N Plano Rd * High traffic counts and strong surrounding demographics * Ideal for restaurant, café. * Convenient access to major highways and surrounding cities * Ample on-site parking * Flexible layout for multiple hospitality concepts * Located in a rapidly growing North Dallas market * Suitable for dine-in, catering...

Property Type:

Specialty

Date on Market:

2026-05-09

Houston Retail for Lease - Midtown

511 Richmond Avenue is a single-story commercial building located in Montrose, Houston. The property features approximately 1,344 square feet and is situated near major corridors including Richmond Avenue and Montrose Boulevard. The surrounding area includes a mix of residential, commercial, and entertainment uses with high pedestrian activity. Public transportation is available nearby, and the site lies in close proximity to Downtown, Midtown, and the Museum District.

Date on Market:

2026-04-23

Granbury Retail for Lease - Hood County

This commercial property offers a versatile opportunity in the growing Granbury market. Situated on Acton Highway, the site provides excellent visibility and convenient access to surrounding neighborhoods and business corridors. The property includes a 4,175-square-foot structure on a generous 0.88-acre lot, allowing for ample parking or potential expansion. Built in 1985, the building is well-suited for a range of uses, including professional services, retail, or specialty operations.

Date on Market:

2026-04-03

Lubbock Retail for Lease - North Outer Lubbock

West End Center is a strategically positioned neighborhood retail center in Lubbock, located along one of the city’s primary west-side commercial corridors. The property benefits from strong visibility, convenient access, and consistent traffic driven by surrounding residential density and nearby retail, dining, and service uses. The center features a diverse tenant mix comprised of retail, restaurant, and service-oriented users, creating steady daily activity and repeat visitation. West End Center offers multiple suite sizes and flexible configurations, accommodating a wide range of users from local operators to regional concepts. Several spaces offer second-generation build-outs, including restaurant opportunities, allowing tenants to reduce upfront capital costs and accelerate opening timelines. The property’s layout provides ample parking and clear ingress/egress, supporting both quick-service and full-service uses. Its west Lubbock location places tenants in close proximity to established neighborhoods, schools, medical offices, and other major commercial developments, making it well suited for retailers and service providers targeting a stable and growing customer base. West End Center presents an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking strong west-side exposure in an established trade area, with the added benefit of adaptable spaces and proven retail fundamentals.

Date on Market:

2026-04-15

McAllen Retail for Lease - Greater McAllen

Available for lease is a 7,020 SF commercial space with a patio area, located along Nolana Avenue, a high-traffic corridor with strong visibility.The property offers excellent frontage and signage exposure, which supports brand recognition and provides convenient customer access. The suite includes a grease trap and can accommodate a variety of uses, including family entertainment, family-oriented dining, experiential restaurant concepts, retail store users, call centers, and fitness (gym) uses. The plaza benefits from consistent daytime and evening activity, creating a reliable draw for destination users. Bar or nightclub uses will not be considered.This is a rare opportunity to secure a large-format commercial footprint in a proven location with solid commercial fundamentals.

Date on Market:

2026-07-20

Missouri City Retail for Lease - E Fort Bend Co/Sugar Land

Affordable monthly lease, fully equipped kitchen, everything included at Tang City Plaza Established Filipino restaurant and catering business offering exceptional value in Missouri City, just down the street from Sugar Land. This turnkey operation generates $400,000 in annual revenue and features 80 seats across 2,000 square feet in a well-maintained, newer retail center. Business Overview: This profitable restaurant has built a solid customer base and revenue history over multiple years of continuous operation. The business combines dine-in service with catering capabilities, providing multiple revenue streams and growth opportunities. Key Features: • State-of-the-art kitchen equipment included • 80-seat dining capacity in modern retail location • Established catering operations with expansion potential • Complete inventory package included in sale • Turnkey operation ready for immediate transition Financial Highlights: • Annual revenue: $400,000 • Reasonable monthly lease: $4,500 gross • Strong profit margins with established customer base • Multiple revenue streams through dining and catering Location & Facilities: Situated in a well-kept, newer retail center in Missouri City, this 2,000 square foot space offers excellent visibility and accessibility. The fully equipped kitchen features modern, professional-grade equipment ready for high-volume operations. Growth Potential: The business presents numerous expansion opportunities including increased catering services, extended operating hours, menu diversification, and potential delivery services. The established brand and customer loyalty provide a strong foundation for growth. Ownership Transition: The current owner is retiring after successfully building this profitable operation. All equipment, inventory, and operational systems are included, ensuring seamless transition for the new owner. This represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable, established restaurant with proven revenue history, modern equipment, and significant growth potential in a desirable Fort Bend County location.

Date on Market:

2025-12-16

Henderson Retail for Lease

This property offers a turnkey setup ideal for restaurateurs seeking a ready-to-operate location in an established commercial area. The building is fully equipped for restaurant operations, offering a cost-efficient option for new or expanding food service businesses. With ample parking, modern infrastructure, and strong highway exposure, this location provides excellent branding visibility and accessibility for both local and regional customers. Positioned within the Baymont by Wyndham, this property benefits from location along Highway 79 and consistent customer traffic.

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

2025-11-11

El Paso Retail for Lease - West

• Modern standalone former restaurant/bar with large outdoor patio • 6,500 Building with 800 SF outdoor patio • Comfortable seating arrangements for both casual and formal dining • Private room to host events, private parties, and corporate gatherings. • Fully equipped high-quality kitchen with walk-in refrigerators and freezer • Convenient on-site parking for guests and staff • High visibility from Interstate 10 • Ideal suite for Bar/Retail/Office • Fronting Topgolf El Paso and adjacent to Escapology, iFLY, Mutts Canine Cantina, and The Elmont Resort, Event Center and Swim Club. • Surrounded by residential homes, apartments, other restaurants, thriving business, entertainment venues, movie theaters, fitness, wellness, and professional offices. • Positioned in a prime commercial district with strong pedestrian and vehicular traffic, enhancing exposure and foot traffic.

Date on Market:

2025-01-27

San Antonio Retail for Lease - Northwest

Shell space, but flooring and restroom will be added for tenant

Date on Market:

2026-07-20

Lakeway Multiple Space Uses for Lease - Southwest

Located in the resort town of Lakeway, Texas – gateway to Lake Travis, this retail plaza sits in a thriving, and coveted location. Area traffic count is approximately 39,900 vehicles per day. Larger tenants include The League Kitchen & Tavern, Santa Catarina Restaurant, and Clinical Pathology Laboratories. Constructed in 1985, the retail plaza is a well-established mainstay in this popular vacation town.

Date on Market:

2026-05-01

San Antonio Retail for Lease - Northwest

Turnkey Restaurant Space for Lease – Huebner Road / Medical Center Area Approximately 1,800 square feet of restaurant space available for lease in the Huebner Road area near the South Texas Medical Center in San Antonio. The space is configured for restaurant use and includes an 8-foot commercial vent hood and walk-in cooler, allowing a new operator to avoid much of the cost and time associated with building out a kitchen from scratch. Lease Rate: $4,666 per month plus Triple Nets Equivalent Base Rent: Approximately $31.11 per square foot annually Property Highlights: • Approximately 1,800 square feet • 8-foot commercial vent hood • Walk-in cooler • Existing restaurant infrastructure • Turnkey opportunity • Convenient Huebner Road location • Close to the South Texas Medical Center • Strong surrounding residential and commercial traffic Ideal for an experienced restaurant operator or a new concept seeking a ready-to-use location in a desirable San Antonio trade area. For additional information or to schedule a property tour, call or text (726) 203-2360.

Date on Market:

2026-07-30

Austin Retail for Lease - Central

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2026-07-06

Conroe Retail for Lease

Fully equipped Mexican restaurant and bar, which currently is not operating, this site ceased operating since September last year, but it was left intact with all the equipment furniture and fixtures, including the condiments, this is an opportunity for anyone in the food and bar business, the location enjoys plenty of parking and an ideal location for these type of venues.Exceptional turnkey restaurant and bar opportunity! This fully built-out and fully equipped establishment was originally developed at a cost exceeding $700,000, creating a high-quality, ready-to-operate venue. The versatile layout is ideal for multiple concepts and can easily accommodate two separate operations—a full-service restaurant in the front and a nightclub, sports bar, live entertainment venue, or private event space in the rear. The current tenant is asking $250,000 for the complete package of furniture, fixtures, equipment, and improvements, and is open to considering reasonable offers. This is a must-see opportunity for restaurateurs and hospitality operators looking to minimize startup time and build-out costs. The landlord is highly flexible and willing to work with qualified tenants to help make the transaction a success.

Date on Market:

2026-07-01

Freeport Retail for Lease - South Hwy 35

Introducing an established retail destination strategically positioned at the signalized hard corner of S. Brazosport Blvd and W. 2nd St in Freeport, with 19,175 VPD on Highway 288. This center thrives with national and regional co-tenants, including Arlan's Market (the largest grocery store in Freeport), Dollar Tree, and Snap Fitness. Located directly across from Brazosport High School and Hopper Field's 10,478-seat stadium, the surrounding trade area has an average household income of $74,099 within a 3-mile radius and is supported by major demand drivers including Dow Inc., BASF, Port Freeport, and Freeport LNG. Abundant parking and flexible suite sizes ranging from 1,000 SF to 9,830 SF make Four Corners Shopping Center a perfect match for food & beverage, personal services, or specialty retail concepts seeking a high-visibility location with a built-in, loyal customer base.

Date on Market:

2026-03-04

Corpus Christi Retail for Lease - Northwest

Paine Restaurant Group at Marcus & Millichap is pleased to present the for-lease turnkey restaurant opportunity located at 11153 Leopard Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. Positioned along the highly trafficked hard corner of Leopard Street and Violet Road, the property was formerly occupied by a KFC/Long John Silver’s location that vacated within the last four months. As a result, the property offers immediate potential for an owner-user, redevelopment, or repositioning opportunity in one of the area’s strongest retail corridors. Benefiting from exceptional visibility and frontage, the site is exposed to over 33,000 vehicles per day, providing outstanding brand exposure and convenient customer access. Strategically located within a dominant HEBanchored retail corridor, the property is surrounded by a dense concentration of national and regional retailers that drive consistent consumer traffic throughout the trade area. The nearby HEB has been ranked as the most visited HEB among eight locations within a 15-mile radius and performs within the top 25 percent of all HEB stores in Texas, reinforcing the corridor’s strong retail fundamentals and consumer demand. Additional surrounding retailers include Walgreens, Sonic, Prosperity Bank, Whataburger, Valero, Domino’s, Dairy Queen, Little Caesars, and numerous others. The area also features a high-performing fast food corridor, with nearby McDonald’s and Whataburger locations ranking among the top 10 percent of projected sales volumes in their respective systems, further highlighting the strength of the location and long-term investment appeal.

Date on Market:

2026-05-28

Houston Retail for Lease - Katy Freeway East

Former QSR opportunity located along the heavily traveled Gessner corridor in the heart of Spring Branch. The site offers rare second-generation drive-thru infrastructure with existing curb cuts, parking, and a layout well-suited for restaurant, beverage, dessert, medical, or service-oriented users.

Date on Market:

2026-05-20

Austin Multiple Space Uses for Lease - East

Renovation plans have been scheduled to commence in September 2026 and conclude by September 2027, promising a refreshed infrastructure and interior environment suitable for contemporary users and creative concepts. This timing allows for strategic acquisition planning and design input before improvements are executed. Ideal for groups seeking to capitalize on Austin’s ongoing expansion, this property represents a rare, large-scale urban site with long-term appeal and redevelopment upside.

Date on Market:

2026-05-19

Fort Worth Retail for Lease - Alliance

Date on Market:

2026-04-07

San Antonio Retail for Lease - Far West

Wender Plaza is a 63,976 SF high-performing, multi-tenant retail center located at the intersection of Hwy 151 and Hunt Lane in San Antonio, Texas. Anchored by Sprouts and complemented by a strong mix of national, regional, and local credit tenants, the center generates consistent daily traffic. With excellent visibility, access, and connectivity, Wender Plaza stands out as a premier retail destination in a rapidly growing trade area.

Date on Market:

2026-04-30

Spring Retail for Lease - The Woodlands

This property offers a fully equipped, turnkey restaurant opportunity in a high-traffic retail corridor of Spring, Texas. Constructed in 2021, the building features a complete commercial kitchen and an existing patio seating area, making it ideal for immediate restaurant operations. The site is anchored by Kroger-Shadow, which provides a strong daytime population and consistent customer traffic. The property benefits from affluent demographics, with an average household income of $120,741 within a 3-mile radius, and a dense residential base. It is strategically located near major traffic generators such as H-E-B, Walmart, ExxonMobil, HP, and Star Cinema Grill. The site offers ample parking with 60 dedicated spaces and excellent visibility along Spring Stuebner Road, with convenient access to I-45, which sees approximately 227,664 vehicles per day (TXDOT).

Date on Market:

2026-03-05