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    550 Wake Ave, El Centro, CA

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    QSR drive-thru opportunity at a high-traffic travel center.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    2,571 SF
    Lot size:
    10.00 Acres
    Added:
    Nov 24, 2025
    Days on Market:
    188
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 9:04 pm

    Property Features for 550 Wake Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,571 SF
    Lot size
    10.00 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Victor Aquilina
    Victor Aquilina

    Listing agent Victor Aquilina License #01269887

    Listing office Lee & Associates | North San Diego County

    Listing date Nov 24, 2025

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    HighLights

    • High‑traffic location with ±34,000 VPD on I‑8 and estimated 678 daily visitors.
    • Part of a 10‑acre travel center site (delivery Q2 2026) with established brands: North Star, ACRO, ONE9, CAT Scale.
    • Ample truck parking (120 spaces), showers, and RV dump.
    • QSR Drive Thru (±1,592‑2,571 SF) and Interior QSR (±979 SF) options available.
    • 24 fueling stations on‑site.
    • Excellent visibility with a 69’ pylon sign visible from the highway.

    Overview

    Available for lease are spaces suitable for a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) with drive-thru, ranging from approximately 1,592 to 2,571 square feet, as well as an interior QSR space of approximately 979 square feet. The property is part of a 10-acre travel center site currently under remodel, with an estimated delivery in Q2 2026. The site already hosts North Star, ACRO, ONE9, and CAT Scale. The location benefits from high traffic and features 24 fueling stations. It also provides ample truck parking with 120 spaces, showers, and an RV dump, amenities that attract consistent customer traffic. Based on projected fuel volumes, the site anticipates approximately 678 daily visitors. The property offers excellent visibility with approximately 34,000 vehicles per day on I-8 and includes a 69-foot pylon sign visible from the highway.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Super Stop Travel ... Parking Lot & Garage ANTHEM Gas Station LibertyX Bitcoin ATM Atm CAT Scale Parking Lot & Garage Cardtronics ATM Atm

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    El Centro
    County
    Imperial
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -115.555
    Latitude
    32.7722

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Drive through restaurant - QSR drive-thru opportunity at a high-traffic travel center.
    Where is this drive through restaurant located?
    The property is located at 550 Wake Ave El Centro, CA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑traffic location with ±34,000 VPD on I‑8 and estimated 678 daily visitors.; Part of a 10‑acre travel center site (delivery Q2 2026) with established brands: North Star, ACRO, ONE9, CAT Scale.; Ample truck parking (120 spaces), showers, and RV dump.
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