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Restaurants for Lease

Leasing a restaurant space lets you open your concept without buying a business or property outright. Second-generation restaurant spaces already have a kitchen, hood system, grease trap, and plumbing in place — saving the time and cost of a ground-up build. ListingLedge lists restaurant spaces and second-gen locations available for lease nationwide.

3 active restaurants for lease listings · from $10.5K · Updated July 2, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a second-generation restaurant space?

A "second-gen" space previously operated as a restaurant, so it already has the hood, grease trap, gas, and plumbing — and often equipment — dramatically reducing build-out cost and time versus a raw "vanilla shell."

How much does it cost to lease a restaurant space?

Restaurant leases are typically quoted as monthly rent or price per square foot, often triple-net (NNN) where you also pay taxes, insurance, and maintenance. Rates vary by market, size, and condition.

What should I check before leasing a restaurant space?

Confirm the hood and ventilation, grease trap, electrical and gas capacity, square footage, lease length, tenant-improvement (TI) allowance, and permitted use/zoning before you sign.

Can I lease a space with equipment included?

Sometimes. Some second-generation spaces include existing equipment in the lease; others are delivered empty. ListingLedge listings note the build-out condition and what conveys.

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