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Restaurants for Lease in Orlando
2 properties for lease
Fast Casual
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For Lease
Contact for rate
5833 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822, USA1,377 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
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For Lease
$3.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $23,815/mo all-in · 5,500 SF
2503 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811, USA5,500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
2 properties for lease
Fast Casual
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
5833 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822, USA1,377 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
$3.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $23,815/mo all-in · 5,500 SF
2503 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811, USA5,500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Market Context
Understanding the Orlando Market
Orlando is the most resilient tourist market in the United States. Theme parks drive 75 million annual visitors with no meaningful seasonal off period, which produces the most consistent year round restaurant revenues of any major Florida market. Concepts that can serve both tourists and the rapidly growing local population see particularly strong performance.
Lease rates are materially lower than South Florida. International Drive's tourist corridor runs $35 to $55 per square foot annually. Mills 50, Audubon Park, and most local neighborhoods range from $25 to $40. Master planned communities like Lake Nona offer new construction at competitive rates with strong demographics behind the lease.
Orlando's local population has grown over 25 percent in the last decade, faster than nearly any major US metro. Concepts that originally served tourists are increasingly able to build local followings, and there is meaningful inventory of second generation spaces available as older concepts cycle out and newer operators take over.
Popular Markets
Explore Other Restaurant Markets
Orlando's restaurant submarkets each carry distinct customer bases, lease economics, and concept fit. Choosing the right one matters as much as the concept itself.
- International Drive Corridor: I-Drive and the surrounding theme park corridor capture the largest tourist flow in the United States. Lease rates run $35 to $55 per square foot. Concepts here are volume driven, with very strong revenues during park peak weeks and consistent baseline traffic year round, unlike South Florida tourism.
- Mills 50 and Audubon Park: These neighborhoods anchor Orlando's independent restaurant culture, drawing young professionals and a strong locals only customer base. Lease rates are typically $25 to $40 per square foot. Concepts here trade on authenticity and chef driven menus more than tourist volume.
- Winter Park and Sand Lake Restaurant Row: Park Avenue in Winter Park and Sand Lake Road's Restaurant Row both serve a higher income, year round local clientele. These submarkets reward established concepts with consistent margins and lower turnover than the tourist heavy zones.
- Lake Nona and Downtown: Lake Nona's Medical City has become one of the fastest growing planned communities in the country, with strong demand for healthier and faster casual concepts. Downtown Orlando trends toward bar driven concepts feeding off Amway Center and the courthouse district.
Tenant Guide
How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Orlando
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 Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for Lease in Orlando
Built exclusively for restaurant real estate.
Restaurant Only Listings
Every listing on Pepperlot is a restaurant or F&B space. No warehouses, offices, or unrelated commercial properties diluting your Orlando search.
Restaurant Specific Listing Fields
Hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, DBPR permits, alcohol licenses, seating capacity, patio availability. The details that drive restaurant decisions are in every listing.
Florida Market Intelligence
Cuisine gap analysis, demographic data, and competitive landscape information for Orlando. Make a more informed decision before committing capital or signing a lease.
Confidential Listings
Some of the best Orlando restaurant opportunities are listed confidentially. Pepperlot gives you access to off market opportunities not available on general platforms.
Platform
How to Lease a Restaurant Space in Orlando
A step-by-step approach to acquiring your next location.
Browse Active Spaces
Filter Orlando restaurant spaces by submarket, size, lease rate, and specific features like hood systems, grease traps, outdoor seating, and existing DBPR license eligibility. Every listing includes the operational details that matter for restaurant tenants.
Identify Second Generation Opportunities
Second generation restaurant spaces save $150,000 to $500,000 in build out costs. Confirm the existing hood type, grease trap capacity, plumbing condition, and electrical capacity match your concept's requirements before committing.
Contact the Landlord or Broker
Each listing displays the contact details for the landlord or listing broker. Reach out directly. Ask for the lease term, base rent, CAM charges, NNN structure, tenant improvement allowance, and any operational restrictions. Orlando landlords vary significantly in flexibility.
Negotiate Lease Terms
Orlando restaurant lease rates range from $25 to $55 per square foot annually. Negotiate beyond just the base rent. Personal guarantee structure, free rent periods, tenant improvement allowance, and renewal options often have more economic impact than base rent reductions.
About PepperLot
Built for Restaurant Space Search in Orlando
PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Orlando: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are restaurant lease rates in Orlando?
Orlando restaurant lease rates run roughly $25 to $55 per square foot annually, depending on submarket. Prime locations command the higher end of the range. NNN structures with CAM charges typically add $8 to $18 per square foot annually.
What submarkets in Orlando have the most restaurant spaces for lease?
On Pepperlot, the most active Orlando submarkets for lease listings are International Drive Corridor, Mills 50 and Audubon Park, Winter Park and Sand Lake Restaurant Row. Each carries different lease rates, customer bases, and concept fit. Choose the submarket where your concept aligns with the existing or growing customer mix.
What is a second generation restaurant space in Orlando?
A second generation space in Orlando is one that previously operated as a restaurant and retains the hood system, grease trap, plumbing, and venting infrastructure. These spaces save tenants $150,000 to $500,000 in build out costs and are the fastest path to opening, particularly in Orlando's established submarkets.
Are CAM and triple net charges common in Orlando restaurant leases?
Yes. Most Orlando restaurant leases are NNN, meaning the tenant pays property taxes, insurance, and CAM on top of base rent. CAM charges in Orlando shopping centers and mixed use developments typically add $8 to $18 per square foot annually. Always request the most recent CAM reconciliation.
Do I need a DBPR license to lease a restaurant space in Orlando?
If your concept will serve alcohol, yes. The DBPR issues 4COP, 2COP, and SRX licenses for Florida restaurants. Some Orlando leases include the existing license in the assignment. Others require the tenant to apply separately. Confirm with the landlord and DBPR before signing.
Can I list an Orlando restaurant space for lease on Pepperlot?
Yes. Listing on Pepperlot is free. Create an Orlando-specific listing with the hood system type, grease trap status, square footage, lease rate, and CAM charges. Confidential options are available for landlords replacing struggling tenants without alerting current staff.