Drive-Through QSR 1,300 SF on Brainerd Road in Chattanooga

For Sale

5203 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411

This Chattanooga property for sale is located at 5203 Brainerd Road. The current listed sale price for Drive-Through QSR 1,300 SF on Brainerd Road in Chattanooga is $495,000. Drive-Through QSR 1,300 SF on Brainerd Road in Chattanooga is situated on a lot that is 0.41 acre in size.

Contacts

Justin Evinger

eXp Commercial

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Restaurant
  • Property Size 1,300 SF
  • Units 1
  • Lot Size 0.41 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Single Tenant
  • Year Built 2001
  • Year Renovated 2021
  • Date Updated May 19, 2026
Positioned at 5203 Brainerd Road in Chattanooga’s high-traffic Midtown/Brainerd corridor, this freestanding drive-through restaurant offers outstanding visibility along one of the city’s most active commercial stretches, with traffic counts exceeding 30,000 vehicles per day. The property sits directly along the primary Brainerd Road retail corridor—home to a strong mix of national brands, local restaurants, service providers, and dense surrounding neighborhoods—making it a proven location for consistent consumer traffic and daily demand. Strategically located just ±3.5 miles to Interstate 75 and approximately ±4 miles to Downtown Chattanooga, the site provides convenient regional access for commuters and customers alike. Brainerd Road serves as a key connector between Midtown, East Brainerd, and major employment hubs, enhancing accessibility and visibility. The area is further supported by nearby residential density and access to public transit routes, expanding the customer base and reinforcing the property’s long-term viability as a high-performing retail or restaurant location.High-Visibility Drive-Through Retail Opportunity 5203 Brainerd Road | Chattanooga, TN Excellent opportunity to acquire a free-standing drive-through restaurant property along one of Chattanooga’s most heavily traveled commercial corridors. The site offers strong frontage, easy ingress and egress, and outstanding visibility to daily commuter traffic, making it ideal for fast, convenience-based retail concepts. The existing layout is optimized for quick service operations and provides efficient drive-through circulation, ample parking, and strong street presence. Positioned in a dense retail and residential trade area, the property benefits from steady consumer traffic and a central location with convenient access to Downtown Chattanooga, East Brainerd, and major transportation routes. Functioning grease trap and hood vent. Ideal for a variety of high-demand concepts including: • Drive-through coffee & espresso bar • Breakfast café or biscuit concept • Smoothie & juice bar • Ice cream or dessert drive-through • Specialty beverage or tea concept • Fast-casual QSR franchise • Sandwich shop or deli • Chicken tenders or wing concept • Taco or Mexican fast-casual • Gourmet burger drive-through This property presents an attractive opportunity for owner-operators, franchise groups, or investors seeking a well-positioned retail asset designed to serve today’s convenience-focused customers.
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Highlights

  • Dense surrounding population with established retail and residential demand drivers
  • Efficient site layout with easy access, smooth circulation, and ample parking
  • Existing drive-through infrastructure ideal for modern quick-service concepts
  • Prime Brainerd Road frontage with excellent visibility along a major Chattanooga retail corridor
  • Strong traffic counts providing consistent daily customer exposure
  • Versatile building configuration suitable for coffee, breakfast, smoothie, QSR, and specialty food users

Getting around

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  • 27/100

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  • 49/100

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Location

  • City Chattanooga, TN
  • Neighborhood 21st Century
  • Zip Code 37411
  • Market Chattanooga

Points of Interest

  • East Chattanooga

    3.75 miles

  • Grand Junction

    4.03 miles

  • Circle-K

    0.22 miles

  • Mapco

    0.40 miles

  • Shell

    0.95 miles

  • Speedway

    1.04 miles

  • Exxon

    1.30 miles

  • Walmart

    1.56 miles

  • Gas Station

    1.90 miles

  • BP

    2.10 miles

  • ChargePoint

    2.43 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    2.46 miles

  • school parking

    1.79 miles

  • Long Term Overflow

    2.09 miles

  • Brainerd Hills Baptist Church

    2.21 miles

  • Rental Car Lot

    2.30 miles

  • Long Term Lot 1

    2.34 miles

  • BMW of Chattanooga Parking

    2.37 miles

  • Short Term Lot

    2.39 miles

  • Airport Permit Parking

    2.41 miles

  • Long Term Lot 2

    2.45 miles

  • Gunbarrel Pointe Parking

    3.89 miles

  • Papa John's

    0.05 miles

  • Heavenly Wings

    0.05 miles

  • Cook Out

    0.08 miles

  • Touchdown Wings

    0.18 miles

  • Krystal

    0.18 miles

  • Waffle House

    0.20 miles

  • Mister Wok

    0.22 miles

  • Arby's

    0.25 miles

  • Burger King

    0.27 miles

  • McDonald's

    0.27 miles

  • World Tour Market

    1.07 miles

  • Walmart Supercenter

    1.09 miles

  • ALDI

    1.22 miles

  • Food Lion

    1.42 miles

  • Tienda Hispano

    1.43 miles

  • Lucky Mart

    1.48 miles

  • Walmart Neighborhood Market

    1.65 miles

  • Bass Pro Shops

    1.78 miles

  • Asian Market

    1.92 miles

  • Gannon Art Center

    1.95 miles

Contact Listing Broker
Justin Evinger

eXp Commercial

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