How does inheriting a hood system save money?

Installing a new Type 1 hood with roof venting often costs $40,000 to $80,000+ and requires significant structural work and permits. Inheriting a working hood system avoids these costs entirely.

Key money is a fee paid to the landlord or the outgoing tenant to acquire the existing infrastructure, lease position, and equipment in a second-generation space. It is typically much less than the cost of a new build-out.

Can I customize a second-gen space?

Yes. You can modify the dining room, update the kitchen layout, and rebrand the exterior. You save capital on the core infrastructure so you have more budget for custom branding and design.

How do I verify the equipment is working?

Always include an equipment inspection contingency in your Letter of Intent. Hire professional technicians to test the hood, grease trap, walk-ins, and HVAC before closing.

2nd Gen Restaurant Space for Lease

391 properties for lease

Full Restaurant

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For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in Folsom, CA , 5,317 SF

$1.99/SF/moNNN

Est. $12,814/mo all-in · 5,317 SF

9500 Greenback Ln, Folsom, CA 95630, USA5,317 sq ft

Parking
Walk-In Cooler
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink

Full Restaurant

5 photos

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Full Restaurant for Lease in El Dorado Hills, CA , 1,444 SF

$2.49/SF/moNNN

Est. $4,722/mo all-in · 1,444 SF

875 Embarcadero Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, USA1,444 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Immediate Move-In
Grease Trap

Full Restaurant

7 photos

For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in Bellflower, CA , 4,896 SF

$3.25/SF/moNNN

Est. $15,912/mo all-in · 4,896 SF

17800 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706, USA4,896 sq ft

Parking
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1

Fast Casual

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Fast Casual for Lease in Yuba City, CA , 2,104 SF

$1.49/SF/moNNN

Est. $4,944/mo all-in · 2,104 SF

1185 Colusa Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991, USA2,104 sq ft

Parking
Turnkey
Equipment Included
Immediate Move-In

Full Restaurant

3 photos

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Full Restaurant for Lease in Woodland, CA , 3,023 SF

$2.55/SF/moNNN

Est. $8,918/mo all-in · 3,023 SF

353 W Main St, Woodland, CA 95695, USA3,023 sq ft

Parking
Walk-In Cooler
Turnkey
Equipment Included

Full Restaurant

7 photos

For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in 869915cb , 4,284 SF

$2.29/SF/moNNN

Est. $11,310/mo all-in · 4,284 SF

10 Hartnell Ave, Redding, CA 96002, USA4,284 sq ft

Parking
Walk-In Cooler
Walk-In Freezer
Turnkey

Full Restaurant

4 photos

For Lease

Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Newhall, Santa Clarita, CA , 1,340 SF

$5.25/SF/moNNN

Est. $7,035/mo all-in · 1,340 SF

26889 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA1,340 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink

Drive Thru

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Drive Thru for Lease in Turlock, CA , 1,800 SF

Contact for rate

775 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, CA 95380, USA1,800 sq ft

Parking
Drive-Thru
Immediate Move-In
Fully Furnished

Fast Casual

16 photos

For Lease

Fast Casual for Lease in Lomita, CA , 1,736 SF

$2.95/SF/moNNN

Est. $6,423/mo all-in · 1,736 SF

1901 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717, USA1,736 sq ft

Parking
Equipment Included
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink

Full Restaurant

9 photos

For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in Newport Beach California

Contact for rate

440 Heliotrope Ave, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, USA3,000 sq ft105 indoor · 30 patio

Outdoor
Parking
Bar Area
Walk-In Cooler

Drive Thru

3 photos

For Lease

Drive Thru for Lease in Hermosa Beach, CA , 1,327 SF

$13,000/moNNN

Est. $13,000/mo all-in · 1,327 SF

1160 Aviation Blvd, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, USA1,327 sq ft

Parking
Drive-Thru
Immediate Move-In
Grease Trap

Full Restaurant

4 photos

For Lease

Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Hermosa Beach, CA , 828 SF

$6,500/moNNN

Est. $7,000/mo all-in · 828 SF

200 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, USA828 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Turnkey
Warm Shell

Full Restaurant

8 photos

For Lease

Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Inglewood CA

$12,000/moGross

Est. $12,000/mo all-in · 3,300 SF

4843 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90304, USA3,300 sq ft100 seats

Outdoor
Parking
Turnkey
Immediate Move-In

Full Restaurant

13 photos

For Lease

Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Lake Elsinore, CA , 2,200 SF

$9,500/moNNN

Est. $11,700/mo all-in · 2,200 SF

29263 Central Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532, USA2,200 sq ft55 seats

Outdoor
Parking
Shared Seating
Walk-In Cooler

Fast Casual

14 photos

For Lease

Multi-Use Fast Casual for Lease in Lake Elsinore, CA , 1,326 SF

$6,000/moNNN

Est. $7,326/mo all-in · 1,326 SF

29261 Central Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532, USA1,326 sq ft40 seats

Outdoor
Parking
Shared Seating
Walk-In Cooler

Full Restaurant

3 photos

For Lease

Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Torrance CA

$4/SF/moNNN

Est. $12,375/mo all-in · 2,500 SF

1225 El Prado Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, USA2,500 sq ft65 seats

Outdoor
Parking
Immediate Move-In
Grease Trap

391 properties for lease

Full Restaurant

3 photos

For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in Folsom, CA , 5,317 SF

$1.99/SF/moNNN

Est. $12,814/mo all-in · 5,317 SF

9500 Greenback Ln, Folsom, CA 95630, USA5,317 sq ft

Parking
Walk-In Cooler
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink

Full Restaurant

5 photos

For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in El Dorado Hills, CA , 1,444 SF

$2.49/SF/moNNN

Est. $4,722/mo all-in · 1,444 SF

875 Embarcadero Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, USA1,444 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Immediate Move-In
Grease Trap

Full Restaurant

7 photos

For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in Bellflower, CA , 4,896 SF

$3.25/SF/moNNN

Est. $15,912/mo all-in · 4,896 SF

17800 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706, USA4,896 sq ft

Parking
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1

Fast Casual

2 photos

For Lease

Fast Casual for Lease in Yuba City, CA , 2,104 SF

$1.49/SF/moNNN

Est. $4,944/mo all-in · 2,104 SF

1185 Colusa Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991, USA2,104 sq ft

Parking
Turnkey
Equipment Included
Immediate Move-In

Full Restaurant

3 photos

For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in Woodland, CA , 3,023 SF

$2.55/SF/moNNN

Est. $8,918/mo all-in · 3,023 SF

353 W Main St, Woodland, CA 95695, USA3,023 sq ft

Parking
Walk-In Cooler
Turnkey
Equipment Included

Full Restaurant

7 photos

For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in 869915cb , 4,284 SF

$2.29/SF/moNNN

Est. $11,310/mo all-in · 4,284 SF

10 Hartnell Ave, Redding, CA 96002, USA4,284 sq ft

Parking
Walk-In Cooler
Walk-In Freezer
Turnkey

Full Restaurant

4 photos

For Lease

Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Newhall, Santa Clarita, CA , 1,340 SF

$5.25/SF/moNNN

Est. $7,035/mo all-in · 1,340 SF

26889 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA1,340 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink

Drive Thru

2 photos

For Lease

Drive Thru for Lease in Turlock, CA , 1,800 SF

Contact for rate

775 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, CA 95380, USA1,800 sq ft

Parking
Drive-Thru
Immediate Move-In
Fully Furnished

Fast Casual

16 photos

For Lease

Fast Casual for Lease in Lomita, CA , 1,736 SF

$2.95/SF/moNNN

Est. $6,423/mo all-in · 1,736 SF

1901 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717, USA1,736 sq ft

Parking
Equipment Included
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink

Full Restaurant

9 photos

For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in Newport Beach California

Contact for rate

440 Heliotrope Ave, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, USA3,000 sq ft105 indoor · 30 patio

Outdoor
Parking
Bar Area
Walk-In Cooler

Drive Thru

3 photos

For Lease

Drive Thru for Lease in Hermosa Beach, CA , 1,327 SF

$13,000/moNNN

Est. $13,000/mo all-in · 1,327 SF

1160 Aviation Blvd, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, USA1,327 sq ft

Parking
Drive-Thru
Immediate Move-In
Grease Trap

Full Restaurant

4 photos

For Lease

Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Hermosa Beach, CA , 828 SF

$6,500/moNNN

Est. $7,000/mo all-in · 828 SF

200 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, USA828 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Turnkey
Warm Shell

Full Restaurant

8 photos

For Lease

Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Inglewood CA

$12,000/moGross

Est. $12,000/mo all-in · 3,300 SF

4843 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90304, USA3,300 sq ft100 seats

Outdoor
Parking
Turnkey
Immediate Move-In

Full Restaurant

13 photos

For Lease

Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Lake Elsinore, CA , 2,200 SF

$9,500/moNNN

Est. $11,700/mo all-in · 2,200 SF

29263 Central Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532, USA2,200 sq ft55 seats

Outdoor
Parking
Shared Seating
Walk-In Cooler

Fast Casual

14 photos

For Lease

Multi-Use Fast Casual for Lease in Lake Elsinore, CA , 1,326 SF

$6,000/moNNN

Est. $7,326/mo all-in · 1,326 SF

29261 Central Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532, USA1,326 sq ft40 seats

Outdoor
Parking
Shared Seating
Walk-In Cooler

Full Restaurant

3 photos

For Lease

Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Torrance CA

$4/SF/moNNN

Est. $12,375/mo all-in · 2,500 SF

1225 El Prado Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, USA2,500 sq ft65 seats

Outdoor
Parking
Immediate Move-In
Grease Trap

Second-Generation Restaurant Spaces

Browse second-generation restaurant spaces for lease with existing kitchen infrastructure. Compare buildout condition, equipment, rent, and lease terms using the listings above.

A second-generation restaurant space is a previously operated restaurant location that retains key infrastructure like hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, and plumbing. Leasing second-generation space dramatically reduces build-out costs and time to open compared to converting raw retail or shell space — often saving $100,000 to $400,000 in initial capital.

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