Investment Sales & Leasing

Landlord Representation

Whether you're looking to lease your space to a qualified operator or sell your retail / restaurant asset, Legacy CRE brings deep market knowledge, targeted marketing strategies, and a curated network of food and beverage and retail concepts to the table. We specialize in restaurant and retail transactions—from shell spaces to second-gen space leases

We understand the nuances of restaurant and retail real estate, and we know how to position your property to attract the right buyer or tenant while maximizing value and minimizing downtime.

What we offer:

  • Strategic pricing guidance based on current comps and demand

  • Confidential sales for operating businesses

  • Pre-qualified operator outreach from our active database

  • Custom marketing materials and listing strategy

  • Full deal support from listing to close

  • Leasing for restaurant spaces, retail storefronts, and mixed-use buildings

  • Confidential business and asset sales

  • Access to a curated database of active food, beverage, and retail tenants

  • High-impact marketing and deal structuring

  • End-to-end support from listing to close

Let us help you get the most out of your real estate.

Tenant Representation

Finding the right space for your restaurant or retail concept goes far beyond just location—it’s about zoning, infrastructure, visibility, and long-term viability. At Legacy CRE, we specialize in representing operators and entrepreneurs in securing spaces that align with their brand, operations, and financial goals.

Whether you're launching your first location or scaling a multi-unit brand, we act as your strategic partner throughout the process.

What we offer:

  • Access to off-market and pre-listed spaces

  • Site tours tailored to your specific concept needs

  • Lease analysis and negotiation support

  • Demographic data

  • Guidance on buildout feasibility and permitting

  • Help evaluating second-gen opportunities vs. new buildouts

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

Key Money

What is Key Money?
Key Money is an upfront payment made by a tenant to the current occupant or landlord to take over a valuable lease, usually for a restaurant or space with existing improvements, permits, and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment). It’s common in second-generation restaurant deals.

Why Pay Key Money?

  • Save hundreds of thousands on buildout costs

  • Inherit costly infrastructure (grease traps, hoods, walk-ins)

  • Skip months of permitting and inspections

  • Secure a space in a high-demand area that rarely hits the market

How Legacy CRE Helps:
We help you assess whether a Key Money deal is fair based on market comps, equipment value, and lease terms—so you don’t overpay.

Subleasing

What is Subleasing?
Subleasing happens when an existing tenant rents out their space to a new operator, often to offset costs or exit early from a lease.

Why Sublease a Restaurant Space?

  • Shorter lease terms or assumable rents

  • Space may already be built out and permitted

  • Faster and more flexible way to enter a market

Landlord Approval Required:
Most subleases require the landlord’s consent and may involve a formal assignment or modification of the lease.

How Legacy CRE Helps:

We guide both tenants and landlords through sublease opportunities—from marketing and negotiations to lease assignment approval and due diligence.

Investment Sales – Southern California

📈 Maximizing Value for Restaurant & Retail Assets

We specialize in the acquisition and disposition of commercial investment properties across Southern California, with a focus on restaurant and retail real estate. Whether you're looking to sell a stabilized asset, purchase for long-term income, or complete a 1031 exchange, our team delivers local expertise with institutional-grade strategy.

🔍 Our Services:

  • Accurate Property Valuation
    Market-tested pricing strategy based on local comps, income analysis, and investor trends.

  • Off-Market Deal Access
    Gain priority access to exclusive SoCal investment properties not listed publicly.

  • Buyer & Seller Representation
    We guide clients through acquisitions, dispositions, and repositioning strategies with hands-on service.

  • 1031 Exchange Advisory
    Identify suitable replacement properties and manage timelines for a smooth, tax-efficient exchange.

  • Marketing & Exposure
    Custom OM packages, targeted investor outreach, and promotion on major CRE platforms like LoopNet, Crexi, and our private network.

  • Negotiation & Deal Structuring
    Strategic support on lease terms, cap rates, debt structure, and exit strategy alignment.

🏬 Asset Types We Focus On:

  • Single-tenant NNN restaurant buildings

  • Multi-tenant retail strips

  • Second-generation restaurant real estate

  • Ground lease & redevelopment opportunities

  • Owner-user restaurant properties

✅ Why Investors Work With Us:

  • Deep roots in the SoCal commercial real estate market

  • Network of active buyers, sellers, developers, and franchisees

  • Proven success in maximizing value on restaurant-specific sales

  • Transparent process with data-driven decision support

📞 Thinking about selling?
Let’s talk. We’ll give you a no-obligation property valuation and walk you through today’s market landscape.