Established Charleys Cheesesteaks – Absentee-Owned, Prime Location
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Business for Sale – Turnkey National QSR Franchise Opportunity
Stark County, OH
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, highly recognized national QSR franchise restaurant located in Stark County’s most dominant 130-acre retail, dining, and entertainment power center. This turnkey location features pristine kitchen infrastructure and a modern, brand-compliant buildout, allowing an incoming operator or franchisee to step right in with minimal startup costs and generate revenue from day one.
Unbeatable Lease Security & Stability (Up to 25 Years of Control)
A massive highlight of this listing is the incredibly secure, long-term lease asset:
Initial Term: The 16-year lease commenced on November 9, 2020, locking in approximately 10 years of guaranteed base term stability running through November 2036.
Renewal Options: The lease includes three (3) additional 5-year options to renew.
Total Predictability: This grants a new owner up to 25 years of total lease control in a premier regional retail destination. Securing this level of long-term predictability and protection against rent volatility is virtually impossible in today's commercial real estate market.
The Facility & Location Highlights
Elite Co-Tenancy & Draw: Positioned inside a massive regional shopping hub anchored by top-tier national home improvement, supercenter, electronics, grocery, and multiplex cinema brands. The surrounding co-tenants guarantee an immense, built-in stream of daily foot and vehicular traffic.
Prime Accessibility: Exceptional visibility and high traffic counts, situated directly right off a major highway corridor for effortless regional access.
Optimized QSR Layout: Efficiently designed, fully code-compliant restaurant space optimized for high-volume output. Features an inviting front ordering counter, a clean and modern dining room, and immaculate infrastructure.
Turnkey Assets & FF&E Included
Skip the massive headaches of supply chain delays, contractor scheduling, and skyrocketing construction costs. The sale includes all meticulously maintained commercial equipment, which was purchased brand new at opening and is currently only 5 years old:
The Hot Line: Fully code-compliant commercial hood system with integrated fire suppression, high-capacity flat-top griddles (perfect for high-volume execution), and multiple deep fryers.
Refrigeration & Prep: Heavy-duty walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, refrigerated sandwich/top prep stations, and stainless steel tables.
Front of House: Modern, franchise-approved dining furniture, beverage/lemonade stations, and integrated digital POS infrastructure.
Mechanical Infrastructure: High-capacity grease interceptor and a powerful, well-maintained HVAC system (5 years old) built to handle heavy kitchen demands smoothly.
Massive Growth Potential for a Local Owner
This location has immense upside for a hands-on, local owner-operator. A dedicated local owner can immediately drive revenue through:
Operational Efficiency: On-site leadership to optimize labor scheduling, control food waste, and elevate customer service to build a loyal base of repeat guests.
Community Marketing: Building direct ties with regional high schools, youth sports leagues, and nearby college campuses for spirit nights, sponsorships, and student promotions.
Untapped Catering: Capitalizing on the heavy density of nearby corporate offices, medical facilities, and retail workforces by launching an active corporate catering outreach program.
Reason for Selling
The current owner resides too far from the business to provide the daily, hands-on oversight and local community engagement this high-volume corridor deserves. The store is primed to thrive under an engaged, local operator ready to be physically present and capture its full potential.
Next Steps: Financial details, full lease info, and itemized equipment lists are available upon execution of a confidentiality agreement (NDA).
Stark County, OH
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, highly recognized national QSR franchise restaurant located in Stark County’s most dominant 130-acre retail, dining, and entertainment power center. This turnkey location features pristine kitchen infrastructure and a modern, brand-compliant buildout, allowing an incoming operator or franchisee to step right in with minimal startup costs and generate revenue from day one.
Unbeatable Lease Security & Stability (Up to 25 Years of Control)
A massive highlight of this listing is the incredibly secure, long-term lease asset:
Initial Term: The 16-year lease commenced on November 9, 2020, locking in approximately 10 years of guaranteed base term stability running through November 2036.
Renewal Options: The lease includes three (3) additional 5-year options to renew.
Total Predictability: This grants a new owner up to 25 years of total lease control in a premier regional retail destination. Securing this level of long-term predictability and protection against rent volatility is virtually impossible in today's commercial real estate market.
The Facility & Location Highlights
Elite Co-Tenancy & Draw: Positioned inside a massive regional shopping hub anchored by top-tier national home improvement, supercenter, electronics, grocery, and multiplex cinema brands. The surrounding co-tenants guarantee an immense, built-in stream of daily foot and vehicular traffic.
Prime Accessibility: Exceptional visibility and high traffic counts, situated directly right off a major highway corridor for effortless regional access.
Optimized QSR Layout: Efficiently designed, fully code-compliant restaurant space optimized for high-volume output. Features an inviting front ordering counter, a clean and modern dining room, and immaculate infrastructure.
Turnkey Assets & FF&E Included
Skip the massive headaches of supply chain delays, contractor scheduling, and skyrocketing construction costs. The sale includes all meticulously maintained commercial equipment, which was purchased brand new at opening and is currently only 5 years old:
The Hot Line: Fully code-compliant commercial hood system with integrated fire suppression, high-capacity flat-top griddles (perfect for high-volume execution), and multiple deep fryers.
Refrigeration & Prep: Heavy-duty walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, refrigerated sandwich/top prep stations, and stainless steel tables.
Front of House: Modern, franchise-approved dining furniture, beverage/lemonade stations, and integrated digital POS infrastructure.
Mechanical Infrastructure: High-capacity grease interceptor and a powerful, well-maintained HVAC system (5 years old) built to handle heavy kitchen demands smoothly.
Massive Growth Potential for a Local Owner
This location has immense upside for a hands-on, local owner-operator. A dedicated local owner can immediately drive revenue through:
Operational Efficiency: On-site leadership to optimize labor scheduling, control food waste, and elevate customer service to build a loyal base of repeat guests.
Community Marketing: Building direct ties with regional high schools, youth sports leagues, and nearby college campuses for spirit nights, sponsorships, and student promotions.
Untapped Catering: Capitalizing on the heavy density of nearby corporate offices, medical facilities, and retail workforces by launching an active corporate catering outreach program.
Reason for Selling
The current owner resides too far from the business to provide the daily, hands-on oversight and local community engagement this high-volume corridor deserves. The store is primed to thrive under an engaged, local operator ready to be physically present and capture its full potential.
Next Steps: Financial details, full lease info, and itemized equipment lists are available upon execution of a confidentiality agreement (NDA).
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 5
- Employees
- 5 (2 Full-time, 3 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Turnkey National QSR Franchise for Sale | Stark County, OH
Fully built-out franchise restaurant in a premier Stark County retail destination. Turnkey setup with pristine infrastructure allows a new operator to generate revenue from day one.
Unbeatable Lease Security: 16-year lease commenced Nov 2020 (~10 years remaining) through Nov 2036, plus three 5-year renewal options. Rare long-term stability.
Location Highlights: Highly visible site right off a major highway corridor in a massive regional shopping hub anchored by top national big-box brands. Efficient, high-volume QSR layout with an inviting dining room.
Turnkey FF&E Included: All meticulously maintained equipment (5 years old, new at opening) included: commercial hood w/ fire suppression, flat-top griddles, fryers, walk-in cooler/freezer, prep tables, modern furniture, and digital POS. Heavy-duty HVAC (5 years old) and grease interceptor in place.
NDA required for financials, lease info, and exact brand/location details. - Website
- https://www.charleys.com/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Situated in a premier regional power center, this business benefits from a massive regional draw that far outpaces typical neighborhood strip centers. The immediate market features a dense, affluent residential population alongside heavy daytime traffic driven by major national anchors and multiple nearby higher-education campuses. While the area features a vibrant dining scene, this franchise occupies a highly specialized, universally popular, and profitable QSR niche that avoids direct overlap with standard burger or cold sub chains. The sheer volume of regional foot traffic, powerful national brand recognition, and a lack of direct concept competitors in the immediate center provide a highly resilient, consistent customer stream
- Opportunities for Growth
- The potential for revenue growth and increased profitability at this location is immense, particularly for a hands-on, local owner-operator. Currently run under a structure that does not fully capture hyper-local opportunities, a dedicated local owner can immediately unlock significant upside through several clear channels:
Owner-Operator Efficiency: Transitioning to an on-site, hands-on local owner will instantly optimize labor scheduling, tightly control inventory/food waste, and elevate customer service standards to maximize profitability and build a fiercely loyal base of repeat customers.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,200
- Rent
- $5,300.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 11/8/2036
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Too far. Needs an engaged, local operator to grow.
- Transition Support
- 3 week Corporate training program at Columbus, OH headquarters-plus 4 weeks of owner support.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2511069
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