Restaurant & Retail Real Estate Services

Investment Sales, Leasing & Advisory

At Legacy CRE, we specialize in restaurant and retail real estate brokerage in Southern California, helping property owners, investors, and operators maximize value and secure the right opportunities.

From landlord representation and tenant leasing to investment sales and 1031 exchanges, we provide strategic, data-driven guidance backed by deep local market expertise.

Landlord Representation

Investment Sales & Restaurant / Retail Leasing

If you're looking to lease your restaurant space, sell your retail property, or reposition a commercial asset, Legacy CRE delivers targeted marketing, qualified operator outreach, and full transaction management.

We understand the nuances of restaurant real estate — from second-generation spaces and hood infrastructure to permitting timelines and food & beverage tenant demand.

Our Landlord Services Include:

  • Strategic pricing based on real-time market comps

  • Confidential business and asset sales

  • Pre-qualified restaurant and retail tenant outreach

  • Access to active food & beverage operator database

  • Custom marketing materials and listing strategy

  • Promotion across major CRE platforms including LoopNet and Crexi

  • Lease structuring and negotiation

  • End-to-end deal management from listing to close

Property Types We Lease & Sell:

  • Restaurant shell spaces

  • Second-generation restaurant spaces

  • Retail storefronts

  • Mixed-use buildings

  • Owner-user opportunities

Our objective: maximize asset value, reduce vacancy time, and secure qualified operators.

Tenant Representation

Restaurant & Retail Space Acquisition

Securing the right restaurant or retail location requires more than visibility. Zoning, parking, grease traps, hood systems, demographics, and long-term lease terms all impact profitability.

We represent restaurant operators, franchisees, and retail brands throughout Southern California.

Whether launching your first location or expanding a multi-unit concept, we serve as your strategic real estate partner.

Our Tenant Services Include:

  • Access to off-market and pre-listed restaurant spaces

  • Site selection strategy & demographic analysis

  • Lease review and negotiation

  • Buildout feasibility and permitting guidance

  • Second-generation vs. new construction evaluation

  • Market rent benchmarking and term structuring

We don’t just help you find space — we help you secure the right space to scale.

Key Money Advisory

Restaurant Lease Takeovers & Second-Generation Deals

What Is Key Money?

Key Money is an upfront payment made to take over a valuable restaurant lease that includes improvements, permits, and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment). It is common in high-demand restaurant corridors.

Why Operators Pay Key Money:

  • Significant savings on buildout costs

  • Existing grease traps, hoods, and walk-ins

  • Reduced permitting timelines

  • Access to prime locations with limited availability

How Legacy CRE Protects You:

  • Fair market equipment valuation

  • Lease term and rent analysis

  • Comparable transaction benchmarking

  • Risk and landlord consent review

Our goal: ensure you structure the deal correctly and avoid overpaying.

Restaurant Subleasing Services

Subleasing allows an existing tenant to transfer occupancy rights to a new operator, often to exit early or offset lease obligations.

Benefits of Subleasing:

  • Shorter lease terms

  • Assumable below-market rent

  • Built-out and permitted spaces

  • Faster market entry

Most subleases require landlord consent and formal lease assignment.

How We Help:

  • Confidential marketing

  • Lease assignment negotiation

  • Landlord approval coordination

  • Due diligence management

Investment Sales – Southern California

Restaurant & Retail Investment Properties

We specialize in restaurant and retail investment property sales across Southern California, advising investors, developers, and 1031 exchange buyers.

Whether selling a stabilized NNN restaurant asset or acquiring a value-add retail strip center, we deliver institutional-grade strategy with hyperlocal execution.

Our Investment Sales Services:

Property Valuation & Pricing Strategy

Market-tested pricing based on cap rates, income analysis, rent comps, and investor demand.

Off-Market Investment Access

Exclusive restaurant and retail investment opportunities before public release.

Buyer & Seller Representation

Acquisition, disposition, and repositioning advisory.

1031 Exchange Support

Replacement property identification and structured timeline management.

Marketing & Exposure

Custom Offering Memorandums
Targeted investor campaigns
Private buyer network distribution

Deal Structuring

Cap rate evaluation, lease structuring, debt positioning, and exit alignment.

Asset Types We Focus On:

  • Single-tenant NNN restaurant buildings

  • Multi-tenant retail strip centers

  • Second-generation restaurant real estate

  • Ground lease and redevelopment sites

  • Owner-user restaurant properties

Service Areas

Southern California Restaurant & Retail Real Estate

Legacy CRE provides restaurant and retail real estate brokerage services across:

  • Los Angeles

  • Orange County

  • Inland Empire

  • San Diego

  • South Bay

Key Submarkets & Cities:

  • Long Beach

  • Santa Monica

  • Pasadena

  • Glendale

  • Burbank

  • Beverly Hills

  • West Hollywood

  • Torrance

  • Manhattan Beach

  • Redondo Beach

  • El Segundo

  • Culver City

  • Venice

  • Inglewood

  • Hermosa Beach

If you’re searching for a restaurant real estate broker in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, or the South Bay, Legacy CRE has the local relationships and market intelligence to execute at a high level.

Ready to Buy, Lease, or Sell?

If you're considering selling, leasing, acquiring, or investing in restaurant or retail real estate in Southern California, contact Legacy CRE today.

We provide a no-obligation property valuation and strategic consultation to help you understand your options in today’s market.