Quick Service
Property Type
2, 365 sq ft
Area Size
1987
Year Built
Taco Bell
Former Business
30
Parking Spaces
2 Seperate Drive-Thru Entrances
Parcel ID
24-28-17-000000-012050
Price
$1,100,000
Frontage Street Name
E Memorial Blvd
Frontage Length
179 feet
Lot Size
0.7 acres
Zoning
C-2
Description
This freestanding retail property offers 2,365 square feet of building area on a 0.7-acre parcel along East Memorial Boulevard, one of Lakeland’s busiest east–west arteries. The site delivers exceptional frontage, strong visibility at a lighted intersection, and full drive-thru capability with substantial on-site parking.
Just two miles from downtown Lakeland and five miles from Interstate 4, the property benefits from direct connectivity to Tampa (36 miles west) and Orlando (56 miles east), placing it at the heart of Florida’s I-4 growth corridor. With restaurant infrastructure in place and equipment-ready conditions, the building presents a compelling opportunity for QSR operators, retail users, or investors seeking redevelopment potential.
Lakeland continues to see robust in-migration from Tampa and Orlando, alongside expansion in logistics, healthcare, and business services. As home to Publix’s national headquarters and a fast-growing population, the metro is well positioned for sustained consumer demand and institutional interest.
Investment Highlights
Strategic location: High-traffic Memorial Boulevard corridor, less than 2 miles from Downtown Lakeland and 5 miles from I-4.
Drive-thru ready: Existing infrastructure with substantial parking and equipment-ready interior for immediate QSR or retail use.
Regional connectivity: Positioned 36 miles from Tampa and 56 miles from Orlando, benefiting from commuter and logistics flows.
Market momentum: Lakeland–Winter Haven metro ranked among Florida’s fastest-growing regions, supported by logistics, healthcare, and professional services expansion.
Features
Drive-Thru
Redevelopment Potential
Equipment Ready
Demographics
The broader Lakeland–Winter Haven metro area continues to post near-3% annual population growth, outpacing the U.S. average and driving housing, retail, and employment expansion.
Within a 1-mile radius (2024 projections): ~4,944 residents across ~1,788 households, median household income above $41,000.
Within a 3-mile radius (2024 projections): ~57,900 residents in ~21,600 households, average household income over $63,700.
Within a 5-mile radius (2024 projections): ~140,300 residents across ~55,600 households, average household income approaching $69,000.
Median ages range from mid-30s to early-40s, reflecting a balanced demographic mix of young families, professionals, and retirees.
The Lakeland economy benefits from proximity to both Tampa and Orlando while retaining its identity as a logistics hub and corporate anchor with Publix headquarters.