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Restaurants for Lease in College Park

2 properties for lease
Full Restaurant for Lease in Savage, MD
New
Full Restaurant
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For Lease
$2.95/SF/mo
Est. $3,614/mo all-in · 1,225 SF
8600 Foundry St, Savage, MD 20763, USA1,225 sq ft
  • Shared Seating
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Grease Trap
Full Restaurant for Lease in Linthicum Heights, MD
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
950 International Dr, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090, USA6,884 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Grease Trap

Market Context

College Park Restaurant Market at a Glance

Key figures tenants and landlords need to understand the College Park restaurant lease market.

College Park is the home of the University of Maryland and one of the largest university restaurant markets in the DC metro, with strong demand from a student population of over 40,000 plus a growing professional class.

College Park combines university driven traffic from the University of Maryland with growing residential and commercial development along Route 1. Prime locations command $26 to $32 per square foot annually. Surrounding commercial corridors typically range from $22 to $28.

Popular Markets

Explore Other Restaurant Markets

College Park restaurant opportunities span several distinct neighbourhoods, each with different entry costs, demographics, and tenant demand.

  • Downtown College Park & Route 1 (Prime District): The walkable district adjacent to the University of Maryland with prime restaurant inventory and strong year round demand. Lease rates from $26 to $32 per square foot annually.
  • University of Maryland Campus Area (Established Market): The area immediately surrounding the UMD campus supports steady demand from a student population of over 40,000 plus faculty and staff.
  • Hollywood & North College Park (Growing Corridor): Established residential neighbourhoods with growing restaurant inventory and accessible entry costs.
  • Riverdale Park & Hyattsville Border (Emerging Area): Walkable mixed use districts with strong neighbourhood demand. Strong second-generation inventory with accessible entry costs.

Tenant Guide

How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in College Park

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 Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for Lease in College Park

Built exclusively for restaurant real estate. Not a general commercial platform with a restaurant filter.

Restaurant Only Listings

Every listing on Pepperlot is a restaurant or F&B space. No warehouses, offices, or unrelated commercial properties diluting your search.

Restaurant Specific Listing Fields

Hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, permits, alcohol licenses, seating capacity, patio availability. The details that drive restaurant lease decisions are in every listing.

Location Intelligence

Cuisine gap analysis, foot traffic demand, and competitive landscape data for College Park neighbourhoods. Make a more informed lease decision before committing.

Confidential Listings Available

Some of the best College Park restaurant opportunities are listed confidentially. Pepperlot gives you access to off-market deals not available on general platforms.

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Platform

How to lease a Restaurant in College Park

What to expect when acquiring a restaurant through Pepperlot in College Park.

Review Available Spaces

Listings provide an overview of the restaurant space in College Park, 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 College Park, including independent restaurateurs, multi-unit groups, and brokers.

Evaluate the Lease Structure

College Park lease rates typically range from $22 to $32 per square foot annually depending on neighbourhood and location. Confirm the remaining lease term, renewal options, CAM charges, and any operational requirements. Personal guarantees are standard in commercial leases.

About PepperLot

Built for Restaurant Space Search in College Park

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to lease a restaurant in College Park?

Prime locations command $26 to $32 per square foot annually. Surrounding commercial corridors typically range from $22 to $28. Each structure carries different risk and entry cost profiles. Prime locations command the highest lease rates while secondary neighbourhoods offer lower entry costs.

What are restaurant lease rates in College Park?

College Park restaurant lease rates vary significantly by neighbourhood. Prime locations average $28 to $32 per square foot annually. Secondary neighbourhoods and commercial corridors typically range from $22 to $27 per square foot annually.

What types of restaurant transactions are listed in College Park?

Pepperlot lists leases, second-generation leases, and property leases across College Park. second-generation leases transfer equipment and lease only, keeping the landlord's liabilities out of the transaction. leases include the full operation, brand, permits, and staff. Property leases are outright real estate leases with existing restaurant infrastructure in place.

Where are the best neighbourhoods to lease a restaurant in College Park?

College Park restaurant opportunities span several distinct neighbourhoods, each with different entry costs and customer demographics. The most active markets typically combine strong daypart demand with year round traffic. Browse listings by neighbourhood to find a fit for your concept.

Can I list a restaurant for lease in College Park on Pepperlot?

Yes. Listing on Pepperlot is free. Create a restaurant specific listing with details like hood systems, seating, permits, and lease terms, and your space is in front of tenants the same day. Confidential listing options are also available.