Chick-fil-A | Absolute NNN Ground Lease Investment Opportunity

Highlights:

• Market Leading Tenant: Chick-fil-A operates more than 3,100 restaurants nationwide, generating over $22 billion in systemwide sales with industry-leading average unit volumes of ~$9.3M per store. Ranked #1 in customer satisfaction for 11 consecutive years, the company demonstrates unmatched financial strength, sales productivity, and long-term reliability as a tenant.
• Interstate Retail Corridor Location: The property is strategically positioned at a hard corner along N 9th St (18,400+ VPD) just off Interstate 80 (47,000+ VPD), Stroudsburg’s dominant retail corridor. The location ensures maximum visibility and benefits from regional consumer traffic traveling through the Pocono Mountains.
• Across From St. Luke’s Hospital: Directly across from the new St. Luke’s Monroe Campus Hospital — a 180,000+ SF, 90-bed facility serving all of Monroe County — this site benefits from steady traffic from healthcare employees, patients, and visitors.
• Dual Drive Thru Equipped: The restaurant features a dual-lane drive-thru, Chick-fil-A’s premier prototype designed to maximize throughput, enhance convenience, and sustain top-tier sales performance.
• Below Replacement Rent: The property’s current ground rent of $125,000 annually is well below the cost of replacement rent for new Chick-fil-A absolute NNN ground leases (national avg. $160k), offering long-term security, built-in growth, and reduced tenant turnover risk.
• Long Term Absolute NNN Ground Lease: The property is under a 20-year absolute NNN ground lease with 12.75 years remaining, plus six (6) five-year renewal options. The structure ensures zero landlord responsibilities, providing passive income ideal for out-of-state investors.
• Phenomenal Retail Synergy: Surrounded by national retailers including Lowe’s, Target, The Home Depot, BJ’s Wholesale, Giant, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Best Buy, the property enjoys powerful retail synergy that drives consistent customer draw.
• Gateway To The Poconos: Situated in the heart of the Pocono Mountains—a premier resort destination attracting nearly 30 million visitors annually—the Chick-fil-A property benefits from constant tourism-driven traffic in addition to its strong local customer base.
• Near Multiple Major Schools (6,800+ Students): Within a 2-mile radius of the property lies the Stroudsburg Area School District, serving approximately 4,464 students across K–12, Stroudsburg High School enrolls around 1,245 students, while nearby elementary schools — Arlington Heights (~237 students), B.F. Morey (~221 students), and Stroudsburg Intermediate (~805 students) — further enhance neighborhood appeal and consistent customer flow.
• Recent Tenant Investment: Chick-fil-A recently expanded the drive thru at their own expense demonstrating their commitment to the location and the strength of the site.

Description:

AiCRE Partners, as exclusive investment sales advisor to Seller, is pleased to offer the opportunity to acquire this exceptionally located Chick-fil-A absolute NNN ground lease in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Built in 2019, the 4,730 SF freestanding restaurant sits on a 1.11-acre parcel with dual drive-thru lanes and is operated under a 20-year absolute NNN ground lease with approximately 13 years remaining. The lease features rental increases in years 11 and 16 of the primary term as well as in each of six (6) five-year renewal options. Chick-fil-A is a dominant force in the quick-service sector, generating over $22 billion in systemwide sales with industry-leading average unit volumes of ~$9.3 million per restaurant—the highest of any QSR brand in the U.S. The company now operates more than 3,100 locations, with continued expansion into urban cores, airports, and international markets.

The property is strategically located at a hard corner just off Interstate 80 (47,000+ VPD) within the region’s major retail corridor, offering excellent visibility and access. It is directly across from the new state-of-the-art St. Luke’s Monroe Campus, a 90-bed, 180,000+ SF hospital serving Monroe County and the greater Pocono region. Surrounded by leading national retailers including Lowe’s, Target, The Home Depot, BJ’s Wholesale, Giant, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Best Buy, the site enjoys exceptional retail synergy and draws from a trade area with an average household income of over $94,000 within three miles. As the county seat and commercial hub of the Pocono Mountains—a region attracting more than 29 million visitors annually—Stroudsburg offers investors a prime combination of strong demographics and enduring market fundamentals.

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