Restaurant Lease (Standalone Building)

$7,250

What This Service Includes

This flat-fee service includes preparation of a fully attorney-drafted California lease tailored specifically for restaurant use in a standalone building.

The lease is structured to address restaurant-specific issues such as permitted use, tenant improvements and buildout responsibility, maintenance and repair obligations, utilities and specialized systems, compliance with applicable laws, insurance and indemnity, rent structure, and assignment or transfer rights.

Where appropriate, the lease may include provisions addressing buildout timelines, condition of the premises, responsibility for equipment or infrastructure, and other operational considerations unique to restaurant use.

The lease will be drafted based on the business terms and property information you provide, without reliance on standard commercial lease forms.

One consultation of up to thirty (30) minutes is included to review the lease, explain key provisions, and address questions before finalization.

How It Works

After engaging our office, you will provide the core business terms, property details, and any agreed deal points between the parties.

We will prepare a draft lease tailored to the restaurant use and the specific structure of the transaction. Once the draft is complete, we will provide it to you for review.

We will then conduct a focused 30-minute consultation to walk through the lease, explain key provisions, and discuss any necessary adjustments before finalization.

This service is designed to produce a complete, attorney-drafted lease ready for execution.

Why This Matters

Restaurant operators often make significant upfront investments in buildout, equipment, and permitting. If the lease does not properly address these issues, the tenant may face operational limitations or unexpected costs, and the landlord may face unclear allocation of responsibility or increased exposure.

A form-based lease may appear sufficient at the outset, but often fails to address the realities of restaurant operations. A properly drafted lease tailored to the intended use can reduce ambiguity, clarify expectations, and help prevent disputes once the business is underway.

What This Service Does Not Include

This service is limited to drafting the lease based on the information provided.

We do not negotiate with the other party, review title, verify zoning or permitting compliance, coordinate construction or buildout, or provide ongoing advisory services. This service does not include review or modification of an existing lease, dispute resolution, or litigation.

This package is limited to restaurant leases for standalone buildings. Shopping center or multi-tenant lease structures, or properties with complex operating agreements, may require a separate engagement.

For clients seeking a form-based commercial lease with limited customization, a separate commercial lease package is available.