1818 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609

Listing agent Teresa Callen License #SI 3360412

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Listing date Jun 16, 2026

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Overview

This property is a built-out drive-thru restaurant featuring a commercial kitchen outfitted with a 12-foot hood and various kitchen equipment that may be included in the lease. The operation includes separate prep and refrigeration areas, supporting efficient kitchen workflow. The site also offers shaded outdoor seating for customers, along with a large, grandfathered-in lollipop sign designed to be visible to passing traffic.

Located at 1818 NE Waldo Rd in Gainesville, Florida, the restaurant benefits from convenient placement on Waldo Rd. The property has over 150 linear feet of frontage and an average annual daily traffic count of over 30,000. Visibility is further supported by the existing sign presence for motorists traveling through the corridor.

For a tenant looking to open a drive-thru concept without starting from scratch, the existing kitchen configuration and dedicated prep and refrigeration spaces provide a practical foundation for day-to-day operations. The outdoor seating area and drive-thru format support both pickup and on-site dining. Equipment inclusion is available for consideration, and the frontage and sign visibility are key site characteristics for customer awareness.

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City

Gainesville

County

Alachua

State

Florida

Longitude

-82.3009121

Latitude

29.6680483

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Drive through restaurant - Built-out drive-thru restaurant with strong Waldo Rd. traffic exposure, equipped commercial kitchen, and outdoor seating.

Where is this drive through restaurant located?

The property is located at 1818 NE Waldo Rd Gainesville, FL.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $450,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Drive‑thru restaurant with built‑out space for lease on Waldo Rd.; Over 30,000 average annual daily traffic count on Waldo Rd.; Over 150 linear ft of frontage on Waldo Rd., plus a large grandfathered lollipop sign.