08/11/2026
NEWLY BUILT FAST FOOD / COMMISSARY KITCHEN FOR LEASE – NEW HAVEN
Excellent opportunity for an experienced food operator to take over a newly built, nearly completed fast-food / takeout location in New Haven.
The space has already been professionally designed and permitted. Most of the construction has been completed, with only a few remaining items needed before opening.
This location may be ideal for:
Food Truck Commissary Kitchen�Takeout Restaurant�Delivery Restaurant�Fried Food Concept�Chicken or Wings�Burgers�Ice Cream / Dessert Concept�Ghost Kitchen
DEAL TERMS
Key Money: $35,000
At the $35,000 price, the landlord will complete the remaining construction work under the current approved design.
Equipment is not included in the key-money price.
Alternative Option: $25,000 Key Money
Tenant receives a $10,000 reduction and completes the remaining construction work.
Rent: $2,200 per month
3 Months Free Rent
Lease: 5 Years with a 5-Year Option
EQUIPMENT OPTIONS
A Bain-Marie, upright cooler and upright freezer have already been ordered but have not yet been paid for.
The incoming tenant will have the option to purchase the equipment separately.
The landlord may also lease the equipment to the tenant for approximately $200 per month per piece until paid off, subject to final agreement.
Equipment is optional.
LOCATION
The property is located at 441 Columbus Ave, New Haven, in a busy urban area close to major medical and employment centers.
The location is approximately half a mile from Yale New Haven Hospital buildings and directly across from the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center area.
The property is also located near the intersection of several streets, providing strong visibility and access from the surrounding neighborhood.
The location may work particularly well for takeout, delivery, food truck commissary use, fried food concepts, ice cream, desserts and other high-volume neighborhood food concepts.
PROPERTY FEATURES
Newly constructed restaurant space
Restaurant design and permits already completed
Commercial hood and ventilation system installed
Plumbing and electrical work substantially completed
Small and efficient kitchen layout
Strong delivery and takeout potential
Good commissary kitchen opportunity for food truck operators
High-density New Haven neighborhood
Close to Yale medical facilities
Across from Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
IMPORTANT
There is no dedicated customer parking.
For this reason, the space is best suited for an operator focused on:
Takeout�Delivery�DoorDash / Uber Eats�Walk-in business�Food truck commissary operations
LANDLORD REQUIREMENTS
Landlord is looking for an experienced operator with good credit.
Interested tenants should be prepared to provide:
Proposed menu�Proposed operating hours�Restaurant or food-service experience�Credit and background information
Please text message at 860-541-0185 for additional information, floor plan, photos and showing availability.
