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Drive-Thru Restaurant with Billboard Income
For Sale
$2,350,000

100 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Freestanding drive-thru restaurant building with fee simple ownership and an onsite billboard lease for supplemental income.

Property Size1,479 SF
Price / SF$1,588
Days on Market82

Property Features for 100 N Chester Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,479 SF
Property subtype Single-Tenant Vacant-User
Lease Type Absolute Net

Additional Details

Business Included Yes
Highway Access Yes

Amenities

SITE STILL OPEN AND OPERATIONAL. DO NOT DISTURB TENANT.
Prime Chester Avenue Corridor Location | High Visibility & Strong Traffic
Business + Real Estate Acquisition | Full Operational Control
Strong Sales Performance With Continued Growth
Freestanding Drive-Thru QSR in Dense Trade Area
Located in a Growing, Diversified Bakersfield MSA

Building Details

Building Size 1,479 SF
Listing Agency: Marcus & Millichap - Los Angeles
Listed By: Jason Fefer · License #License(s): CA: 02100489
Source: Marcusmillichap
Added: Jun 3 Changed: Aug 23 Last Checked: Aug 20 at 4:23PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The offering includes both the fee simple real estate and the operating Popeyes business. The freestanding building features a drive-thru and a layout designed to support high-volume QSR operations, along with strong street visibility.

The property is located at 100 Chester Avenue in Bakersfield along a high-traffic downtown corridor. Chester Avenue is described as a major north-south arterial connecting Downtown Bakersfield to State Route 99, with proximity to government offices and medical facilities, as well as Dignity Health Arena and Bakersfield High School.

The store generated about $1.41M in 2025 net sales, with consistent year-over-year growth and rising weekly averages. Normalized 2025 EBITDAR is reported as $159,685. An additional income stream is available through an onsite billboard lease.

Key Highlights

  • 1,479 SF freestanding building with drive‑thru and fee simple ownership
  • Operating Popeyes business included for buyer control of operations and income
  • About $1.41M net sales in 2025 with consistent year‑over‑year growth and rising weekly averages

Property Analytics

Current Use

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Hair Salon Spa & Massage Center HVAC Service Nail Salon

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

345
Businesses Nearby
47k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 57% Groceries 28% Shops & Services 15%
McDonald's Dining
20,381 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Dollar General Market Groceries
12,978 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Wienerschnitzel Dining
6,438 visits/mo 0.2 miles
7-Eleven Shops & Services
3,460 visits/mo 0.3 miles
O'Reilly Auto Parts Shops & Services
2,754 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 93308, CA

56,037
Population
21,443
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
344.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
163
Density / Sq Mi
$59,511
Median Household Income
$39,676
Median Earnings
$1,260
Median Rent
$298,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Bakersfield, CA

8.3% 2019
6.7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.1% 2022
5.2% 2023
6.2% 2024
7.2% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Drive through restaurant - Freestanding drive-thru restaurant building with fee simple ownership and an onsite billboard lease for supplemental income.
Where is this drive through restaurant located?
The property is located at 100 N Chester Ave Bakersfield, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,479 SF freestanding building with drive‑thru and fee simple ownership; Operating Popeyes business included for buyer control of operations and income; About $1.41M net sales in 2025 with consistent year‑over‑year growth and rising weekly averages
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