Restaurant Leasing
Restaurant leasing across LA County.
Second-generation equipped spaces, lease negotiation, and rent abatement — for tenants and landlords.
Commercial Restaurant Leasing in Los Angeles
Overview
Commercial Restaurant Leasing in Los Angeles
We represent restaurant tenants and commercial landlords across Los Angeles County. For operators, we surface vacant, equipped, second-generation restaurant spaces — the kind that let you open in months instead of years. For landlords, we provide no-fee tenant placement with qualified operators only.
Why Penthouse Advisors
What you get.
2nd-Gen Inventory
Equipped restaurant spaces with hood, grease trap, and Health-approved layout already in place.
Lease Negotiation
Rent abatement tied to permit issuance or opening day. Guarantor terms structured to protect both sides.
Landlord Representation
No-fee placement for property owners — qualified operators, signed leases, verified guarantors.
Our Process
How we move.
Define the Space
Neighborhood, size, license overlay, capex tolerance. We map the available 2nd-gen inventory.
Tour & Negotiate
Walkthrough, LOI, abatement structure, guarantor terms, TI allowance.
Permit & Open
Health permit, ABC license, landlord consent — sequenced through doors-open day.
FAQ
Questions answered.
What is a second-generation restaurant space?+
A space that was previously built out as a restaurant — hood, grease trap, plumbing, gas, and Health-approved layout already in place. Reopening a 2nd gen space typically saves 6–12 months and hundreds of thousands of dollars vs. a vanilla shell.
Do tenants pay you a fee?+
No. Tenant representation is paid by the landlord at lease execution — there is no fee to the tenant.
Can you negotiate free rent during build-out?+
Yes. We tie rent abatement to real milestones — Health permit issuance, ABC license, or doors-open day — see our Lease Assignments & Rent Abatement page.
Do you handle landlord representation too?+
Yes. We lease vacant equipped restaurants for commercial property owners across LA County — no fee, qualified-operator-only.
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Looking for a restaurant lease — or a qualified tenant?
One call. We move on the same business day.