McDonald’s | 20-Year Ground Lease | Greater Boston
Retail | 4.00% CAP | 3,830 SqFt
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Atlantic Capital Partners is pleased to exclusively present the sale of 735 Boston Post Road in Marlborough, Massachusetts, an absolute NNN ground lease investment occupied and corporately guaranteed by McDonald's Corporation (S&P: BBB+). Strategically positioned along Boston Post Road (Route 20), a primary commercial corridor carrying approximately 20,600 vehicles per day, the property benefits from exceptional visibility and access within Marlborough's established retail corridor in the Greater Boston MSA.
Situated on 2.86 acres, the asset offers truly passive ownership with zero landlord responsibilities, including maintenance, insurance, taxes, and capital expenditures. The lease features favorable 12.5% contractual rent escalations every five years, providing consistent NOI growth, with Four (5-Year) renewal options minimizing rollover exposure and enhancing long-term asset value.
The offering presents investors with the opportunity to acquire a proven quick-service retail asset backed by one of the world's most recognized operators, positioned within a dense and affluent MetroWest trade area supported by more than 105,000 residents within five miles and average household incomes exceeding $159,000. The property further benefits from strong surrounding retail synergy and proximity to major regional employers including Boston Scientific, Hologic, TJX Companies, and Raytheon Technologies, which continue to drive daytime population, consumer traffic, and long-term retail demand throughout the corridor, supporting durable real estate fundamentals and long-term income stability.
Investment highlights
20-YEAR CORPORATE GUARANTEE FROM INVESTMENT-GRADE TENANT - Secured by a corporate guarantee from McDonald's Corporation (S&P: BBB+), providing credit certainty and stable income backed by a globally recognized QSR brand.
ABSOLUTE NNN GROUND LEASE WITH ZERO LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITIES - Eliminates all landlord obligations including maintenance, insurance, taxes, and capital expenditures, maximizing net income and minimizing operational complexity.
ABOVE-MARKET 12.5% RENT GROWTH WITH FOUR AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OPTIONS - Contractual 12.5% rent increases every five years provide outsized NOI growth well above prevailing market escalation standards, while four automatic renewal options extend income durability through 2066.
RARE MASSACHUSETTS MCDONALD'S OFFERING - Corporate-guaranteed McDonald's ground leases in Massachusetts are exceptionally rare, offering limited competition and strong regional and national buyer demand.
HIGH-VISIBILITY BOSTON POST ROAD LOCATION - Prominent frontage along Boston Post Road (Route 20) generating 20,600 vehicles per day within Marlborough's established retail corridor.
AFFLUENT METROWEST DEMOGRAPHICS - Supported by 41,338 residents within three miles with $140,108 average household income, underpinning durable consumer spending.
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