New restaurant leads for commercial brokers, landlords, lenders, and equipment finance
Restaurants and bars generate three kinds of real estate and finance work: a new tenant signing a lease, a new owner taking over an existing space, and a space that becomes available when a venue closes. Each shows up in public records.
Last 30 days across Northeast Ohio, Greater Pittsburgh, Chicagoland, Greater Orlando, Northeast Florida, Tampa Bay, and Greater Cincinnati, updated Nov 9, 2026.
Why the pre-opening window matters
- A build-out permit means a lease is signed and a space is being fitted out.
- A liquor transfer (new owner) means a venue has changed hands, with financing and lease questions behind it.
- A closing notice means a space, and often equipment, may be coming available.
A playbook for the Sunday sheet
- Filter to liquor transfers (new owner) and call the lender and broker side of the sale.
- Use build-out permits to find tenants who need equipment financing or a second location.
- Watch closing notices for spaces and equipment that will be available soon.
See this week's leads free
The full sheet for your region, now and next Sunday. The rows that matter most for you: liquor transfers (new owner), build-out permits, closing notices.
Questions
Do you include venues that are closing?
Yes. Announced closings appear as a stage on the sheet, with the date when one has been announced.
Do you show lease terms or landlords?
No. The sheet carries the business, address, stage, and the public record. Lease and ownership details are not in it.
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