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Restaurants for Lease in Alabama
8 properties for lease
New
Drive Thru
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16778 US-280, Chelsea, AL 35043, USA2,545 sq ft
- Drive-Thru
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
New
Full Restaurant
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7724 Ludington Ln, Birmingham, AL 35210, USA7,516 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
New
Drive Thru
For Lease
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5295 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242, USA3,450 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
New
Full Restaurant
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1030 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, USA9,585 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
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$2/SF/mo
Est. $6,944/mo all-in · 3,472 SF
5025 Oscar Baxter Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA3,472 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Drive Thru
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2581 US-43, Winfield, AL 35594, USA1,560 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
$3.58/SF/mo
Est. $8,950/mo all-in · 2,500 SF
2301 E 2nd St, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA2,500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Freezer
Shell Space
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$3,250/SF/moNNN
301 N Walston Bridge Rd, Jasper, AL 35504, USA1 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Freezer
- Warm Shell
- Hood: Type 2
8 properties for lease
New
Drive Thru
6 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
16778 US-280, Chelsea, AL 35043, USA2,545 sq ft
- Drive-Thru
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
New
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
7724 Ludington Ln, Birmingham, AL 35210, USA7,516 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
New
Drive Thru
For Lease
Contact for rate
5295 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242, USA3,450 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
New
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1030 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, USA9,585 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$2/SF/mo
Est. $6,944/mo all-in · 3,472 SF
5025 Oscar Baxter Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA3,472 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Drive Thru
13 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
2581 US-43, Winfield, AL 35594, USA1,560 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
$3.58/SF/mo
Est. $8,950/mo all-in · 2,500 SF
2301 E 2nd St, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA2,500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Freezer
Shell Space
24 photos
For Lease
$3,250/SF/moNNN
301 N Walston Bridge Rd, Jasper, AL 35504, USA1 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Freezer
- Warm Shell
- Hood: Type 2
Market Context
Restaurants For Lease
Restaurant spaces for lease in Alabama are concentrated across Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, and the coastal Gulf Shores and Auburn markets. The state offers second-generation restaurant spaces, SEC game-day adjacent spaces, Gulf Coast tourism-driven turnkey build-outs, and pad sites across every major submarket.
Restaurant lease rates in Alabama range from approximately $16 to $44 per square foot annually. Prime Birmingham Five Points South, Lakeview, and downtown locations along with Gulf Shores beachfront command the top of the range. Huntsville Research Park, Tuscaloosa University corridor, and Mobile downtown range from $22 to $34. Montgomery, Auburn, and secondary suburban retail centers range from $16 to $28. NNN structures are standard in Alabama retail leasing.
Popular Markets
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- Alabama lease markets benefit from one of the lowest occupancy cost structures in the Southeast combined with substantial regional employment growth from aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and banking sector expansion
- Second-generation restaurant space turns over consistently across Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa giving operators infrastructure-ready spaces that eliminate build-out cost
- SEC game-day adjacent lease opportunities in Tuscaloosa and Auburn offer distinctive seasonal traffic patterns with seven home football weekends each fall generating concentrated tourism-driven revenue alongside year-round student and faculty demand
- Gulf Shores and the Orange Beach lease corridor offer coastal seasonal restaurant operating economics distinct from other Alabama markets, with summer beach tourism driving compressed peak-season revenue patterns
- Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa, Hyundai Montgomery, Honda Lincoln, and the Huntsville aerospace cluster including NASA Marshall, Redstone Arsenal, and BAE Systems generate consistent workforce dining demand independent of seasonal or tourism cycles
Tenant Guide
How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Alabama
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For Owners & Brokers
Why Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for lease in Alabama?
Pepperlot is designed around restaurant lease transactions in Alabama, offering structure and transparency in a market where opportunities are often relationship-driven.
Alabama-Focused Market Access
Review restaurant lease opportunities across Alabama and nearby areas without switching platforms.
Controlled Information Visibility
Listings can share high-level details first, with deeper information introduced as discussions progress.
Restaurant-Centric Listing Framework
Operational details such as hood systems, grease infrastructure, electrical capacity, and existing build-out condition are emphasized for every Alabama listing.
Brokerage-Sourced Opportunities
Many listings originate from restaurant brokers, landlords, and property managers familiar with Alabama's leasing landscape.
Platform
How Leasing a Restaurant in Alabama Works on Pepperlot
Pepperlot is the marketplace built exclusively for restaurant real estate in Alabama. Browse restaurants for lease in Alabama with restaurant-specific filters: hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, existing permits, electrical capacity, HVAC capacity, county alcohol status, and patio seating. Use our location intelligence to analyze competition, demographics, and market potential for specific Alabama locations before committing to a lease. Visit Pepperlot.com to search available restaurant spaces for lease in Alabama today.
Review Available Spaces
Listings provide an overview of the restaurant space in Alabama, including infrastructure, lease terms, and location context.
Understand the Lease Structure
Lease terms may include second-generation infrastructure, turnkey arrangements, or vanilla shell spaces depending on the listing.
Access the Active Listing
Once published, the opportunity becomes visible to operators searching for restaurant space for lease in Alabama, including independent restaurateurs, multi-unit groups, and brokers.
Connect with Listing Representatives
Interested parties initiate contact directly through the platform, allowing for controlled communication and follow-up.
About PepperLot
Built for Restaurant Space Search in Alabama
PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Alabama: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are restaurant lease rates in Alabama?
Alabama restaurant lease rates range from approximately $16 to $44 per square foot annually. Prime Birmingham Five Points South, Lakeview, and downtown locations and Gulf Shores beachfront range from $32 to $44. Huntsville Research Park, Tuscaloosa University corridor, and Mobile downtown range from $22 to $34. Montgomery, Auburn, and secondary suburban retail centers range from $16 to $28.
What permits do I need to lease and operate a restaurant in Alabama?
Restaurant operators in Alabama need an Alabama Department of Public Health food establishment permit, a Certificate of Occupancy from the city or county building inspection, an Alabama ABC Board license where applicable based on county wet/dry/moist classification, and local business licensing from the city or county. Operators planning alcohol service should confirm county classification before signing any lease, as dry counties prohibit alcohol service and moist counties may permit only beer and wine or only within specific municipalities.