East Houston Former Church’s Chicken Restaurant for Lease with Drive-Thru

The opportunity

This 1,765 SF restaurant for lease at 9122 Mesa Dr, Houston, TX 77078 offers a rare former Church’s Chicken layout in the East Houston area, complete with an existing drive-thru configuration and core restaurant infrastructure already in place.

The space is fully built as a restaurant, making it a strong fit for fast casual, quick-service, or full-service operators looking for a second-generation restaurant footprint. While the property needs renovation, much of the heavy restaurant utility work is already present, which can help streamline a repositioning for the next tenant.

Former Church’s Chicken
Restaurant for lease in East Houston
1,765 SF
Configured for fast casual, full restaurant, or drive-thru use
Long-term lease available
NNN lease

Space & layout

This freestanding restaurant space is designed to support efficient customer flow, back-of-house operations, and convenient parking.

Drive-thru setup
2 restrooms
Multiple restrooms
30 parking spaces
Existing restaurant buildout in place
Suitable for dine-in, takeout, and drive-thru service

With a compact and functional 1,765 SF layout, the property can work well for brands seeking a manageable footprint in a high-access Houston trade area.

Kitchen & infrastructure

The restaurant includes several essential back-of-house components that are valuable for foodservice users planning a renovation or conversion.

Grease trap
Walk-in cooler
Walk-in freezer
Three-compartment sink
Type II hood
HVAC
3-phase power

These existing improvements make the site especially relevant for operators searching for a restaurant for lease in Houston with foundational infrastructure already installed.