Located in the heart of Buffalo's Theater District, directly across from Shea's, 301 Franklin Street offers 9,290 square feet of recently updated and expanded restaurant and bar space. Originally constructed in 1946 as a motion picture film warehouse, the property was thoughtfully transformed into a full-service restaurant while preserving its distinctive industrial character. Inside, you'll find expansive open floor plans, soaring ceilings, exposed structural elements, multiple bar areas, recently renovated commercial kitchen infrastructure, office and storage space, restrooms, and existing utility connections, making the property well-suited for a variety of commercial concepts. The unique architecture creates an unforgettable setting for any restaurant, brewery, entertainment venue, food hall, or other destination business. The property presents exceptional redevelopment potential such as retail, office, hospitality, cultural, and mixed-use residential opportunities. Surrounded by major employers, hotels, entertainment venues, residential developments, and continued public and private investment. One block from free above ground light rail, the location provides outstanding accessibility to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Canalside, KeyBank Center, Sahlen Field, as well as the city's thriving Theatre District and year round patronage. Whether preserving its legacy or bringing a new vision to life, 301 Franklin Street offers a rare combination of location, architectural character, redevelopment flexibility, and long-term investment potential.
For Lease: $10,000 / month