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Restaurants for Lease in Winston-Salem

2 properties for lease
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Greensboro, NC
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Full Restaurant
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Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Greensboro, NC, 3,208 SF

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415 S Regional Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409, USA3,208 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Drive-Thru
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant for Lease in High Point, NC
Full Restaurant
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For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in High Point, NC , 3,228 SF

$1.50/SF/mo
Est. $4,842/mo all-in · 3,228 SF
2100 Westchester Dr, High Point, NC 27262, USA3,228 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer

Market Context

Restaurants For Lease

Restaurant spaces for lease in Winston-Salem are concentrated across Downtown and the Innovation Quarter, the West End historic district, Reynolda, Ardmore, and the Hanes Mall corridor. The market offers second-generation restaurant space, turnkey build-outs, and pad sites at accessible rates well below Charlotte and Raleigh.

Restaurant lease rates in Winston-Salem range from approximately $18 to $30 per square foot annually. Prime Downtown, Innovation Quarter, and Reynolda Village locations command the top of the range. West End historic district and Ardmore range from $20 to $26. Hanes Mall corridor and outlying suburban retail centers range from $18 to $24.

Popular Markets

Explore Restaurants For Lease across Winston-Salem Neighborhoods

  • Winston-Salem lease markets benefit from accessible occupancy costs combined with Wake Forest University, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, and Innovation Quarter biotech employment driving consistent customer demand
  • Second-generation restaurant space turns over regularly across Downtown and the West End historic district giving operators access to infrastructure-ready spaces with established neighborhood credibility
  • Innovation Quarter redevelopment continues to deliver new lease opportunities in ground-floor mixed-use buildings on former RJ Reynolds tobacco property surrounded by dense biotech and research employment
  • Reynolda Village and the Reynolda Road corridor offer accessible suburban lease opportunities with strong demand from Wake Forest faculty and affluent residential populations
  • Pad sites and endcap retail along Hanes Mall Boulevard, Stratford Road, and the I-40 corridor offer drive-thru potential and strong visibility at accessible rates

Tenant Guide

How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Winston-Salem

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 Winston-Salem?

Pepperlot is designed around restaurant lease transactions in Winston-Salem, offering structure and transparency in a market where opportunities are often relationship-driven.

Winston-Salem-Focused Market Access

Review restaurant lease opportunities across Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem listing.

Brokerage-Sourced Opportunities

Many listings originate from restaurant brokers, landlords, and property managers familiar with Winston-Salem's leasing landscape.

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Platform

How Leasing a Restaurant in Winston-Salem Works on Pepperlot

Pepperlot is the marketplace built exclusively for restaurant real estate in North Carolina. Browse restaurants for lease in Winston-Salem with restaurant-specific filters: hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, existing permits, electrical capacity, and patio seating. Use our location intelligence to analyze competition, demographics, and market potential for specific Winston-Salem locations before committing to a lease. Visit Pepperlot.com to search available restaurant spaces for lease in Winston-Salem today.

Review Available Spaces

Listings provide an overview of the restaurant space in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem

PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Winston-Salem: 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 Winston-Salem?

Winston-Salem restaurant lease rates range from approximately $18 to $30 per square foot annually. Prime Downtown, Innovation Quarter, and Reynolda Village range from $24 to $30. West End historic district and Ardmore range from $20 to $26. Hanes Mall corridor and outlying centers range from $18 to $24.

What is a second-generation restaurant space in Winston-Salem?

A second-generation restaurant space is one previously operated as a restaurant with infrastructure like hood systems, grease traps, and walk-in coolers already in place. In Winston-Salem these typically save $100,000 to $260,000 in build-out cost and 4 to 8 months of permitting time compared to vanilla shell space.