Vacant QSR | Former Hardee's
Vacant QSR | Former Hardee's | Franklin, NC | 2,583 SF on 0.83 AC | Established Retail
Marketing description
Northmarq is pleased to present this freestanding former Hardee's located at 710 East Main Street in Franklin (“The Property”). Offered at $749,000, the asset provides investors and owner users with a rare opportunity to acquire a drive-thru equipped restaurant in the heart of Franklin’s primary commercial corridor. Delivered vacant, the Property offers immediate repositioning, retenanting, or redevelopment potential in a market with limited freestanding drive-thru inventory.
Investment highlights
FREESTANDING DRIVE-THRU ASSET (2,583 SF ON 0.83 AC)
Large, well-positioned parcel with existing drive-thru infrastructure, dedicated parking, and strong
frontage along East Main Street (US 441 Business). Rare opportunity to acquire functional QSR real
estate without ground-up construction costs.
ATTRACTIVE BASIS – $749,000 ASKING PRICE
Offered at a compelling entry point, allowing investors to execute a re-tenanting or redevelopment
strategy at a cost basis significantly below replacement value.
PRIME LOCATION ON FRANKLIN’S PRIMARY RETAIL CORRIDOR
Positioned along East Main Street, the city’s main commercial artery connecting downtown Franklin to
the broader Macon County trade area.
STRONG TRAFFIC EXPOSURE (9,500–12,584 VPD)
Multiple nearby traffic counts within 0.20 miles range from approximately 9,500 to 12,584 vehicles
per day, providing consistent daily visibility and consumer exposure.
SURROUNDED BY NATIONAL & REGIONAL RETAILERS
Located near established anchors including Walmart, Ingles Markets, and Lowe's, driving recurring
daily-needs traffic to the corridor.
ESTABLISHED RETAIL & SERVICE HUB FOR MACON COUNTY
Franklin serves as the county seat and primary retail destination for surrounding mountain communities,
supporting steady year-round consumer demand.
GROWING TRADE AREA DEMOGRAPHICS
3-mile population of 11,010 projected to grow to 11,196 by 2030. Five-mile population exceeds
21,455 with average household incomes near $71,000+, supporting QSR and convenience retail
demand.
OPPORTUNITY ZONE LOCATION
Situated within a designated Opportunity Zone, offering potential tax advantages for qualified
investors pursuing long-term appreciation and redevelopment strategies.
FLEXIBLE RE-TENANTING OR REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
Vacant status allows for immediate repositioning. Ideal for QSR, coffee, fast-casual, medical, or other
drive-thru compatible users. Generous 0.83-acre lot allows for site enhancements or reconfiguration.
TOURISM & SEASONAL DEMAND DRIVERS
Franklin benefits from outdoor recreation tourism and proximity to the Appalachian Trail, increasing
seasonal traffic and supporting restaurant performance beyond the local population base.
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