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Restaurants for Lease & Rent in Fullerton

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Drive Thru

For Lease

Multi-Use Drive Thru for Lease in Atwood, Placentia, CA – 1,760 SF

$3/sq ft$1,056/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

2095 E Orangethorpe Ave, Placentia, CA 92870, USA1,760 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Drive-Thru
Shell Space
Grease Trap

Non Hooded

For Lease

Former Sub-Way

$2.5/sq ft$420/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

481 E Imperial Hwy, La Habra, CA 90631, USA1,200 sq ft

Parking
3-Comp Sink

Nearby Inventory

Plus 9 nearby listings within 30 miles

Expanded-radius restaurant spaces for lease you can explore while waiting for new listings in Fullerton.

New

Full Restaurant

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For Lease

Restaurant on Premier Signalized Corner

Contact for price

465 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA1,783 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Walk-In Cooler
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1

New

Non Hooded

3 photos

For Lease

Non Hooded for Lease in Manhattan Beach, CA – 672 SF

Contact for price

310 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA672 sq ft

3-Comp Sink

NEC Gaffey St & W 7th St | San Pedro, CA

New

Full Restaurant

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NEC Gaffey St & W 7th St | San Pedro, CA

Contact for price

650 S Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA1,500 sq ft

Parking
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1

Retail/Restaurant For Lease West Hollywood

New

Full Restaurant

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For Lease

Retail/Restaurant For Lease West Hollywood

$20,000/mo$3,500/mo

NNN Lease

1201 N La Brea Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90038, USA3,164 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1

Non Hooded

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For Lease

Uptown Whittier

$2.5/sq ft

6545 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90601, USA1,200 sq ft

Fast Casual

For Lease

Multi-Use Fast Casual for Lease in Garvey, Rosemead, CA – 1,200 SF

$7,433.26/sq ft

Modified Gross

7779 Garvey Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770, USA1,200 sq ft

Parking
Walk-In Cooler
3-Comp Sink

Fast Casual

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For Lease

Multi-Use Fast Casual for Lease in Bellflower, CA – 2,000 SF

$3.25/sq ft

Modified Gross

Bellflower, CA 90706, USA2,000 sq ft

Parking
Walk-In Cooler
Walk-In Freezer
Turnkey
Equipment Included
Immediate Move-In

Prime Beverly Hills–Adjacent Location on South Beverly Drive / Robertson Corridor

Full Restaurant

For Lease

Prime Beverly Hills–Adjacent Location on South Beverly Drive / Robertson Corridor

$9,063/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

Los Angeles, CA1,000 sq ft38 seats

Outdoor
Parking
Turnkey
Beer & Wine License

Full Restaurant

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For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in Central LA, Los Angeles, CA – 4,703 SF

$3/sq ft

NNN LeaseLong Term

1680 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA4,703 sq ft

Outdoor
Bar Area
Turnkey
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1

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Market Context

Restaurants For Lease

Restaurant leases in Fullerton are available in the Downtown Fullerton corridor, near the Cal State campus, and throughout the city's residential commercial areas. The downtown market is active with a mix of independent concepts and established operators competing for quality spaces.

Second-generation restaurant spaces are the most cost-efficient leasing option for operators entering Fullerton. A second-gen space comes with existing food service infrastructure already in place including hood systems, grease traps, commercial plumbing, walk-in coolers, and often current health permits. This can save operators $100,000 to $400,000 in build-out costs compared to converting a raw commercial space, and compress the timeline from lease signing to opening from twelve months or more to as few as four to eight weeks. Pepperlot is the only marketplace where operators can search for second-generation restaurant spaces in Fullerton using restaurant-specific filters. Search by hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, patio availability, and existing permits to identify the right space without extensive back-and-forth inquiries.

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Downtown Fullerton restaurant leases place operators in one of the most walkable and active entertainment corridors in North Orange County
Cal State Fullerton proximity creates consistent academic-year dining demand from students, faculty, and campus visitors
Craft brewery and craft cocktail culture in Fullerton supports strong beverage programming for restaurant operators
Below-Irvine rents with North OC demographics that support full-service, fast-casual, and bar concept formats
Active nightlife district creates late-evening revenue opportunities that extend beyond typical suburban market operating windows

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Tenant Guide

How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Fullerton

Confirm the space fit

Compare hood, grease trap, walk-in, seating, patio, parking, utilities, and build-out condition before touring.

Review the lease path

Ask whether the rentable opportunity is a direct lease, assignment, sublease, or turnkey build-out with existing restaurant infrastructure.

Check approvals

Confirm landlord consent, use approvals, health permits, alcohol licensing, signage, and local inspections for the address.

Model opening costs

Compare base rent, NNN, tenant improvements, equipment needs, deposits, and permit costs before submitting an offer.

For Owners & Brokers

Why Pepperlot is the Premier Resource for Fullerton's Restaurant Leases

In Fullerton, the difference between a successful opening and a delayed project is often the state of the existing permits and infrastructure. Pepperlot highlights the technical details that matter.

Permit-Ready Listings

We prioritize restaurants for lease in Fullerton that feature active Health Department permits and existing Certificate of Occupancy status to speed up your opening.

Second-Gen Savings

With construction costs peaking, our focus on spaces with Type 1 hoods and grease traps can save Fullerton operators significantly on upfront capital.

High-Intent Analytics

Access data on Fullerton neighborhood foot traffic and proximity to major transit hubs and commercial corridors.

Direct Marketing to Restaurant Operators

Pepperlot utilizes targeted digital outreach and hospitality-focused industry networks to position your Fullerton listing directly in front of qualified restaurant operators and expanding brands.

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Platform

How to List a Restaurant for Lease in Fullerton

Pepperlot is the only California restaurant real estate marketplace that lets you search restaurant spaces for lease in Fullerton with the filters that matter to operators: hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, patio seating, alcohol licenses, and existing health permits. Combined with location intelligence tools showing competition density, demographic profiles, and market potential in Fullerton, Pepperlot gives operators everything needed to find the right restaurant lease and validate the location before signing. Visit Pepperlot.com to browse available restaurant spaces for lease in Fullerton today.

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Built for Restaurant Space Search in Fullerton

PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Fullerton: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are restaurant lease rates in Fullerton?

Base rent for restaurant spaces in Fullerton ranges from approximately $20 to $38 per square foot annually. Downtown Harbor Boulevard and Commonwealth Avenue premium locations command the upper end. NNN charges add an estimated $6 to $12 per square foot annually.

Are there restaurant spaces for lease near Cal State Fullerton?

Yes. Pepperlot lists restaurant lease opportunities near the Cal State Fullerton campus and in the surrounding North OC commercial areas with full infrastructure and permit details.

Are second-generation restaurant spaces for lease in Fullerton?

Yes. Downtown Fullerton and major corridor locations regularly offer second-generation spaces with hood systems, grease traps, and existing health permits.

What lease terms are typical for Fullerton restaurants?

Fullerton restaurant leases typically run five to ten years with one renewal option. Downtown bar and restaurant concepts often require ABC license compatibility in the lease use clause.

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