Turnkey Restaurant For Sale in the Heart of Durham

Prime Lease & Low Overhead

Unbeatable Rent: Only $3,500/month (TMI included).
Locked-In Rate: Fixed rent with no increases for the remaining 4 years and 7 months.
Prime Location: Situated in Pickering Village (Ajax/Pickering border), centered in a bustling commercial and dining hub surrounded by residential neighborhoods on all four sides.

Built-In Foot & Vehicle Traffic

High Visibility: Over 100,000 vehicles pass or stop weekly.
Guaranteed High School Lunch Rush: Pickering High School brings an average of 18–24 tickets daily during early lunch (10:40 AM – 11:15 AM).
High-Density Surrounding Area: 2-minute walk to Pickering High School, 3 public schools, The Village Recreation Centre, and the new casino.
Ample Parking: Free dedicated rear parking, abundant street parking, and situated between two plazas.

Space & Layout

Main Level: Approx. 970 sq. ft. fully renovated layout.
Full Basement:
- Half configured for dedicated storage.
- Half fully renovated with new flooring, electrical, and sink.

Infrastructure & Upgrades

Upgraded Electrical: 200-Amp electrical panel with updated wiring.
Fully Serviced Utilities: New gas lines/valves, fully serviced grease trap, updated plumbing, and upgraded dish pit.
Up-to-Code Safety (Serviced August): New commercial hood, new fire suppression system, all-new fire extinguishers, and new emergency exit signs.

Kitchen & Equipment (All New Within 4 Months)

Cooking Line: Charbroiler, 2-burner range, 36" Salamander (melts/melts nachos in 75s), and double-door electric convection oven.
Refrigeration & Storage: Low-boy mega 3-door prep fridge (holds 27 1/6 inserts), 2-door prep fridge, single-door sauce fridge, and 304 stainless steel shelving.
Finishes & Sanitation: 304 stainless steel kitchen walls, polywall prep walls, new commercial microwave, food warmer, anti-fatigue mats, new 3-tier dish rack, new double faucet, and control arm sprayer.

Dining Room & Decor

Modern Aesthetic: Custom black-stained wood walls, local artist mural, new flooring, new ceiling fan, and pot lighting throughout.
Tech & Seating: Tables, chairs, counter, and two mounted flat-screen displays (50" and 55").

Note for Buyers: Sale includes the turn-key physical assets, lease, equipment, and renovated space. Brand and menu are not included.