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Freestanding Restaurant Building
Updated: Sep 18
Freestanding Restaurant Building

4016 Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870

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7,891 sqft 1.60 AC lot
7,891‑square‑foot freestanding restaurant building
1.6‑acre site with surface parking
Second‑generation restaurant property
Pylon signage available on Milan Road
Sandusky retail corridor setting among retailers, dining, hotels, and entertainment
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1 active listing matches your search: Restaurant for lease in Erie County, OH. Based on your search, we've also compiled 6 Potential Opportunities for your consideration: 6 properties for sale.

Similar Spaces for Sale in Erie County, OH

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Restaurant and Tavern
Restaurant and Tavern

54 Mckinley Street, Huron, OH 44839

$599,000
Business included  1,986 sqft  Built 1945

Established food-and-beverage operation with kitchen equipment and major systems updated within the past six years.

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Mixed-Use Building on Village Square
Mixed-Use Building on Village Square

15 N Main St, Milan, OH 44846

$325,000
3,190 sqft  1 building
Highway access

A leased restaurant occupies the ground floor, with a vacant apartment above.

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Drive-Through Restaurant
Drive-Through Restaurant

3306 Milan Road, Sandusky, OH 44870

$550,000
Business included  2,080 sqft  Built 1980
Highway access

Restaurant property with a pickup window, on-site parking, and commercial zoning.

Drive-thru  Signage  Drive-thru
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Bowling Alley Building With Lounge
Bowling Alley Building With Lounge

125 Main Street, Huron, OH 44839

$699,900
16,985 sqft  Built 1947

One-story commercial building with retained furniture, fixtures, equipment, and separate restaurant-side access and utilities.

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Freestanding Restaurant Building
Freestanding Restaurant Building

4016 Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870

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7,891 sqft  1 building

The second-generation restaurant sits among retail, dining, lodging, and entertainment uses in Sandusky’s retail corridor.

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Remodeled Tavern and Short-Term Rental
Remodeled Tavern and Short-Term Rental

3005 Bardshar Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870

$439,000
Business included  Built 1950

Includes a remodeled tavern, rented 1-bedroom apartment, and a 3-bedroom, 2-bath Airbnb that sleeps 12.

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Erie County, OH Restaurants Market Trends and Statistics

Explore Restaurants leasing options in Erie County, OH with 1 listings featured on our commercial real estate exchange. The current inventory includes 7,891 square feet of properties.

How to lease a restaurant space in Erie County, OH

  1. Nail down your concept and business plan. Define your restaurant type, target diners, and seating capacity. Landlords evaluate you as much as you evaluate them.
  2. Budget from projected sales. Keep rent and utilities at 5–10% of expected revenue. Reserve funds for build-out, which can run $200+ per sq. ft. for restaurants.
  3. Scout high-traffic locations. Use Location Intelligence to find neighborhoods in Erie County, OH where food service is underserved and foot traffic supports your concept.
  4. Prioritize kitchen-ready infrastructure. A second-generation space with hood, ventilation, grease trap, and adequate power saves months and huge build-out costs. Also check parking and liquor license availability.
  5. Verify the full occupancy cost. Restaurant leases are typically NNN or percentage-based, so run base rent, CAM, taxes, and insurance through the Lease Calculator before signing an LOI.
  6. Negotiate a long-term lease with protections. Push for a 5–10 year term with renewal options, free rent during build-out, and a TI allowance, then have an attorney review the lease and any personal guarantee.
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