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Turnkey Operation! Full Address is Shown Turnkey ±5,537 SF Corner Restaurant | Over $1M Invested | Full Bar | Enclosed Patio | Optional Type 47 Not all interested parties will qualify. Must have excellent credit and financials. Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully remodeled ±5,537 SF second-generation restaurant in a prime corner South Bay location. This turnkey space is built for immediate operation and is ideal for an experienced operator, hospitality group, or expanding brand seeking a polished, high-capacity location with strong built-in fundamentals. More than $1,000,000 has been invested into the renovation, kitchen build-out, bar installation, and interior improvements, creating a modern, high-quality dining environment. The space features a fully renovated dining room, full bar build-out, and a fully enclosed patio well-suited for private events, group dining, and special occasions. The brand-new commercial kitchen was designed for high-volume service and includes a 20-foot hood system, grease interceptor, and walk-in refrigerator and freezer. An optional transferable Type 47 full liquor license is available for purchase, offering additional value and upside for the right buyer. The tenant is currently in Year 2 of an 11-year lease, offering long-term lease control and operational stability. Even better, there is no key money required for the leasehold interest. Positioned directly across from a major new residential development with 115 new units, this location benefits from increasing density, built-in neighborhood traffic, and continued growth in one of the South Bay’s most desirable trade areas. Strong visibility, excellent access, and ample parking make this a compelling long-term restaurant opportunity. Highlights High-volume kitchen with 20 ft. hood Grease interceptor Walk-in refrigerator and freezer Prime corner location with strong visibility along Pacific Coast Highway ±5,537 SF second-generation restaurant Over $1M invested in remodel and improvements Full bar build-out Fully enclosed patio Optional Type 47 full liquor license - available but buyer is not required to acquire it 102 on-site parking spaces, including ADA stalls ADA-compliant restrooms Space in excellent condition Plug-and-play opportunity No key money Across from 115 new residential units Located in affluent Redondo Beach trade area Lease Terms Years 3–4 (March 1, 2026 – February 29, 2028): $2.50/SF + $0.45 NNN = $16,334.15 Year 5: $2.83/SF + $0.45 NNN Years 6–11: 3% annual increases Additional Notes Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses, or building services Fully built-out for restaurant or café use Central A/C Private restrooms Freezer space DDA compliant Ad#:2484100
$175k, Bring Your Concept! Key Money: $175,000 Name and location will be disclosed after signed NDA and proof of funds are received. Fill out contact form. Important: The seller and landlord will only consider experienced restaurant operators with multiple existing locations. This requirement is strictly enforced—not all buyers will qualify. ±1,849 SF turnkey restaurant space, 2nd generation, f Fully Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space - still operating Functional island service counter with efficient guest flow Dining layout supports fast-casual, QSR, or hybrid concepts Fully built back-of-house, including: Vented hood system 4 burner stove Flat top grill Double pot boiler 2 basket fryer 3 Door under counter lowboy fridge worktop cooler Base refrigerator kitchen prep worktable - Four Drawer 3 door refrigerated sandwich prep worktable - Stainless Steel Reach in ice cream freezer Prep tables Three compartment sink Walk-in refrigerator And a lot more equipment! Rate: $4.37 NNN: $1.58 SQFT: 1,849 TERM: 3 - 5 years SECURITY DEPOSIT: 2 months Space is in Excellent Condition Central Air and Heating Security System Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (CCTV) Corner Space High Ceilings Plug & Play Wheelchair Accessible Spacious counter space for ordering and prepping Women and men’s restrooms Ample storage Private rear office Rear exit for deliveries and operational efficiency Restrooms and soda stations conveniently positioned Minimal downtime—plug-and-play for experienced operators Prime Firestone Blvd frontage with strong daily traffic Confidential sale. Interested and qualified operators, please inquire with proof of experience and capability to take over operations. Disclaimer: All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Ad#:2465935
Built out kitchen for any use, Starbucks & Firehouse Subs, co-tenants TURNKEY WING / Fryer Restaurant – BELLFLOWER, CA Brand-New Build | Prime Retail | Motivated Seller This is a straight-shooting opportunity. This is not a concept or a half-finished project. It’s literally turnkey. Drive by and see it for yourself. Opportunities like this don’t come from bad business—they come from bad timing. Can be converted to another branded use. Newly opened Wing Zone (think Wingstop-style concept) in Bellflower, CA, built from the ground up over 10 months at a cost exceeding $650,000. Due to a serious family emergency, the owners are forced to close and sell. Their loss is your opportunity. The setup is done. The money’s already been spent. Key Facts: 1,400 SF – clean, efficient footprint Brand-new shopping center Flanked by Starbucks and Firehouse Subs, Chipotle Strong daily traffic and national co-tenancy Free parking Fully Built & Equipped – No Guesswork All NEW kitchen equipment Grease hood system 5 Fryers with 10 baskets Walk-in cooler 3-compartment sink Two Toast POS systems Tables and chairs for in store dining Restroom Fully permitted and operationally laid out Timeline Make an accepted offer, Obtain franchise and landlord approval Open escrow Operating within ~30 days Pricing Make an offer Seller is realistic and motivated Serious inquiries only. NDA required.
Name and location will be disclosed after signed NDA and proof of funds are received. Fill out contact form. Important: The seller and landlord will only consider experienced restaurant operators with multiple existing locations. This requirement is strictly enforced—not all buyers will qualify. Location: Ventura, CA Size: Approx. 3,260 SF Rent: $9,452/month (Inclusive of NNNs) Type: Fully Built-Out Restaurant with Loyal Customer Base This well-reviewed Chinese restaurant is located in a high-traffic Ventura shopping plaza surrounded by strong co-tenants and steady local demand. The restaurant has earned a loyal following for its authentic cuisine and consistent quality, with excellent online reviews and a brisk delivery business. The premises are fully equipped and in operating condition, ideal for a smooth transition. The restaurant currently operates 6 days a week, leaving room for increased revenue by opening 7 days. A new direct lease is available for a well-qualified tenant at the same rental rate of $9,452/month (inclusive of NNNs). The landlord is supportive and open to granting a new lease to an experienced operator. This is an asset sale only; no financial statements will be shared until an offer is accepted. There is no active ABC license, but the landlord will support an application for one. (The prior license was surrendered post-COVID.) Highlights: Fully equipped, turnkey operation Excellent reviews and loyal customer base Strong plaza location with steady traffic Delivery business in place Room to grow by adding a 7th day of operation New direct lease opportunity for qualified tenants Confidential sale. Interested and qualified operators, please inquire with proof of experience and capability to take over operations. Disclaimer: All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. DRE #01963614 Ad#:2430873
National transaction benchmarks for thai restaurant businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
Over $2M
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating Thai restaurant acquisitions.
Full-service restaurants run on slim margins, with food and labor together consuming most of every dollar. A small slip in food cost or labor can erase the profit entirely. Examine the food-cost and labor-cost percentages, the rent as a share of sales, and the consistency of the margins, because in restaurants the difference between a good business and a failing one is often just a few points of cost.
A Thai restaurant's reputation usually rests on its food, and that food often depends on a specific chef and a set of recipes that may not be written down. If the chef-owner leaves and the recipes or technique go with them, the quality, and the customers, can follow. Find out who actually cooks, whether the recipes are documented and convey with the sale, and how you will keep the kitchen's output consistent after closing.
The lease is typically the biggest fixed cost, and a restaurant kitchen, with its hood, ventilation, and equipment, is expensive to build and maintain. A favorable, transferable lease and sound equipment are major assets; an expensive lease or failing equipment can sink the economics. Confirm the lease terms and transferability, inspect the kitchen and its equipment, and verify everything meets current code.
Restaurants are labor-intensive and face high turnover, and a Thai kitchen may rely on cooks with specialized skills that are hard to replace. Staffing stability directly affects both quality and cost. Understand the wage structure, turnover, and how dependent the kitchen is on particular individuals, and factor the real cost and difficulty of staffing into your view of the business.
A restaurant needs health-department compliance and, if it serves alcohol, a liquor license that can be valuable and is not automatically transferable. Health violations and lapsed permits become your problem at closing. Review the health-inspection history, confirm all permits are current, and if there is a liquor license, understand its value and the process to transfer it into your name.
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
