Vacant-User
Vacant QSR - Former Taco Bell
710 9th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
Listing Price: $950,000
Investment Overview
Marcus & Millichap is pleased to present an opportunity to purchase a former drive-thru Taco Bell with significant potential for investors or owner-users. The current tenant has successfully operated at this location for 20 years but will not be continuing their lease, creating a prime opportunity for new ownership.
The tenant is going dark the 1st of January 2025 and will continue to make payments through the end of their lease in August 2025. This short-term lease presents a unique chance for investors to capitalize on proforma returns of 7.59 percent by implementing conservative capital improvements and leasing at market rates.
Owner-user operators can also take advantage of attractive SBA financing options, requiring as little as a 10 percent down payment (approximately $95,000), enabling the benefits of ownership over renting.
The market in Bessemer, Alabama, is growing, boasting a vibrant economy and an expanding population. This environment is ideal for Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to tap into the rising consumer demand for quality dining options. The city’s downtown district, which includes the federally-recognized Downtown Historic District, has been designated as an Opportunity Zone by the United States Department of Treasury.
The site benefits from strong demographics with Bessemer, just 16 miles outside of Birmingham. Located in Jefferson County which supports a population of over 650,000 and median income of $63,595.
Investment Highlights
- Former Taco Bell Drive-Thru For Sale: Current Tenant Has Operated At the Location for 20 Years and Will Not Be Continuing Their Lease Creating a Great Opportunity for Investors or Owner-Users.
- Tenant Going Dark: Current Tenant is Vacating the Property on January 1st, 2025, However They Will Continue to Pay Rent Until August 15, 2025.
- Proforma 7.59 Percent Return: Assuming Conservative Capital Improvements, Investors Can Achieve Attractive Returns at Market Rent.
- Attractive Owner-User Opportunity: Owner-User Operators Can Obtain Attractive SBA Financing with as Little as 10 Percent Down Payment ($95,000) with All the Benefits of Owning Instead of Renting.
- Dynamic Market: Bessemer, Alabama, is Experiencing Retail Reinvestment, with New Retail Spaces Being Developed and Older Shopping Centers Undergoing Renovations. The Bessemer Towne Center and Nearby Commercial Areas are Seeing Updates and Expansions, as Businesses are Attracted to the Relatively Lower Costs of Doing Business Compared to Birmingham Proper. Retailers are Also Drawn to Bessemer Due to the Growing Population, with New Residential Developments Spurring Demand for Convenience-Based
- Strong Demographics: The Site is Supported by Strong Fundamental Demographics. Bessemer is Situated Just 16 Miles Outside of Birmingham, Within Jefferson County Which Supports a Population of Over 650,000 and Median Household Income of $63,595.
Broker of Record
Listing Price: $950,000
Investment Highlights
- Former Taco Bell Drive-Thru For Sale: Current Tenant Has Operated At the Location for 20 Years and Will Not Be Continuing Their Lease Creating a Great Opportunity for Investors or Owner-Users.
- Tenant Going Dark: Current Tenant is Vacating the Property on January 1st, 2025, However They Will Continue to Pay Rent Until August 15, 2025.
- Proforma 7.59 Percent Return: Assuming Conservative Capital Improvements, Investors Can Achieve Attractive Returns at Market Rent.
- Attractive Owner-User Opportunity: Owner-User Operators Can Obtain Attractive SBA Financing with as Little as 10 Percent Down Payment ($95,000) with All the Benefits of Owning Instead of Renting.
- Dynamic Market: Bessemer, Alabama, is Experiencing Retail Reinvestment, with New Retail Spaces Being Developed and Older Shopping Centers Undergoing Renovations. The Bessemer Towne Center and Nearby Commercial Areas are Seeing Updates and Expansions, as Businesses are Attracted to the Relatively Lower Costs of Doing Business Compared to Birmingham Proper. Retailers are Also Drawn to Bessemer Due to the Growing Population, with New Residential Developments Spurring Demand for Convenience-Based
- Strong Demographics: The Site is Supported by Strong Fundamental Demographics. Bessemer is Situated Just 16 Miles Outside of Birmingham, Within Jefferson County Which Supports a Population of Over 650,000 and Median Household Income of $63,595.
Investment Overview
Marcus & Millichap is pleased to present an opportunity to purchase a former drive-thru Taco Bell with significant potential for investors or owner-users. The current tenant has successfully operated at this location for 20 years but will not be continuing their lease, creating a prime opportunity for new ownership. The tenant is going dark the 1st of January 2025 and will continue to make payments through the end of their lease in August 2025. This short-term lease presents a unique chance for investors to capitalize on proforma returns of 7.59 percent by implementing conservative capital improvements and leasing at market rates. Owner-user operators can also take advantage of attractive SBA financing options, requiring as little as a 10 percent down payment (approximately $95,000), enabling the benefits of ownership over renting. The market in Bessemer, Alabama, is growing, boasting a vibrant economy and an expanding population. This environment is ideal for Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to tap into the rising consumer demand for quality dining options. The city’s downtown district, which includes the federally-recognized Downtown Historic District, has been designated as an Opportunity Zone by the United States Department of Treasury. The site benefits from strong demographics with Bessemer, just 16 miles outside of Birmingham. Located in Jefferson County which supports a population of over 650,000 and median income of $63,595.
Broker of Record
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Eddie Greenhalgh
Senior Vice President Investments

