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Drive Thru

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For Lease

Multi-Use Drive Thru for Lease in Westminster, CA – 500 SF

$8/sq ft

Gross LeaseLong Term

10051 McFadden Ave, Westminster, CA 92683, USA500 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Drive-Thru

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

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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

Non Hooded

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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

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

Drive Thru

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For Lease

Drive Thru for Lease in Diamond Bar, CA – 2,329 SF

$165,000/yr$1,102.76/yr

NNN LeaseLong Term

542 N Diamond Bar Blvd, Diamond Bar, CA 91765, USA2,329 sq ft

Drive-Thru
Walk-In Cooler
Turnkey
Grease Trap
Hood: Type 1

Drive Thru

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For Lease

Existing Drive Thru in High Traffic

$14,166.66/mo$1,500/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

5573 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504, USA2,250 sq ft30 seats

Parking
Drive-Thru
Shared Seating
Walk-In Cooler
Walk-In Freezer
Turnkey

Drive Thru

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Sub Lease

Drive Thru for Sub-Lease in Northwest Torrance, Torrance, CA – 2,767 SF

$5.67/sq ft

NNN LeaseLong Term

3940 Redondo Beach Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504, USA2,767 sq ft

Parking
Drive-Thru
Walk-In Cooler
Walk-In Freezer
Turnkey
Grease Trap

Drive Thru

Sub Lease

End-cap with Drive-Thru in Downey

$5.27/sq ft

NNN LeaseLong Term

8136 Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA 90240, USA2,030 sq ft

Parking
Drive-Thru
Walk-In Cooler
Turnkey
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink

Full Restaurant

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For Lease

Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA – 3,992 SF

NNN LeaseLong Term

1948 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA2,620-5,363 sq ft

Turnkey
Fully Furnished
3-Comp Sink
Event License

Full Restaurant

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Sub Lease

Full Restaurant for Sub-Lease in West Covina, CA – 1,440 SF

$3/sq ft$504/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

2540 S Azusa Ave, West Covina, CA 91792, USA1,440 sq ft

Parking
Walk-In Cooler
Walk-In Freezer
Turnkey
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink

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Market Context

Restaurants For Lease

Restaurant leases in Santa Ana are available in the Downtown 4th Street corridor, the arts district, and throughout the city's commercial streets. Lease rates are highly accessible and landlords are motivated to attract quality operators who serve the community well.

Second-generation restaurant spaces are the most cost-efficient leasing option for operators entering Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 4th Street corridor restaurant leases offer placement in OC's most active urban independent dining and food hall environment
Large Latino residential community creates consistent demand for authentic Mexican, Salvadoran, and Latin American restaurant concepts
Among the lowest restaurant lease rates in Orange County making profit margins achievable at revenue levels not viable in coastal OC markets
Growing arts district investment is attracting a younger and more diverse dining audience to Downtown Santa Ana operators
First-mover opportunity available for operators who invest in community relationships before the downtown corridor reaches full maturity

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Tenant Guide

How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana's Restaurant Leases

In Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana operators significantly on upfront capital.

High-Intent Analytics

Access data on Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana listing directly in front of qualified restaurant operators and expanding brands.

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Platform

How to List a Restaurant for Lease in Santa Ana

Pepperlot is the only California restaurant real estate marketplace that lets you search restaurant spaces for lease in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana today.

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Built for Restaurant Space Search in Santa Ana

PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Santa Ana: 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 Santa Ana?

Base rent for restaurant spaces in Santa Ana ranges from approximately $15 to $30 per square foot annually. Downtown and 4th Street premium locations command the higher end. NNN charges add an estimated $4 to $9 per square foot annually.

Are restaurant spaces for lease in Downtown Santa Ana?

Yes. Downtown Santa Ana is an active restaurant leasing market with available spaces in and near the 4th Street corridor. Pepperlot lists current opportunities with full details.

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