Commercial Property For Sale
Turn Key — Restaurant & Grill (John's Fine Food)
4161 Jonesboro Rd, Forest Park, GA 30297
Asking Price
$1.05M
Building
3,625 SF
Lot Size
0.49 Acres
Status
Vacant & Ready
What customers say
The Opportunity
No time wasted on permitting, grease trap installation, and hood system build-outs. This is a plug-and-play asset sale for the restaurateur who wants to be operational by next month.
Located at 4161 Jonesboro Rd, this freestanding building offers maximum visibility and is optimized for both high-volume dine-in and massive off-site catering operations.
Building Status: Vacant & Ready. Capacity: Approx. 36+ seats. Infrastructure: Commercial hoods, dual grease traps, and walk-in cooler and freezer already in place.
Secondary Structure: Secured location, approx. 400 sqft with 10' oil drum charcoal grill and SmokinTex 1500-CXLD Commercial Electric BBQ Smoker.
Why This Location
- ✓Closest turn-key kitchen to Gillem Logistics Center
- ✓5,000+ daytime workers within 2-minute drive
- ✓Direct I-285 and I-75 access — perfect hub-and-spoke for catering
- ✓Adjacent to Atlanta State Farmers Market
- ✓High daily vehicle counts on Jonesboro Rd frontage
- ✓Freestanding building with maximum street visibility
The Catering & Foot Traffic Engine
Capture the 24/7 Workforce of the Gillem Logistics Center & Beyond
You aren't just buying a building — you are buying the closest turn-key kitchen to the largest logistics hub in the Southeast. The park is currently at nearly 100% occupancy. Target the facility managers at Gillem Logistics Center to offer your site as their primary corporate catering partner.
Gillem Logistics Center Tenants
Kroger Distribution Center
1.3M SF facility with thousands of 24/7 workers
Amazon Fulfillment
High-density workforce with strict lunch windows
BlueStar Studios
18 sound stages — massive demand for daily on-set catering
HD Supply
National HQ/Distribution hub with hundreds of corporate employees
Tory Burch Fulfillment
Major corporate presence
GXO Logistics
High-volume contract logistics workforce
Cummins Inc.
Regional industrial service hub
Boeing
Aerospace logistics operations within the park
Kuehne + Nagel
Global logistics and freight forwarding company
Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.
U.S. distribution hub for Lindt & Sprungli
Americold Logistics
Temperature-controlled warehousing
Water Transit Solutions
Atlanta-based bulk water delivery company
Waken Co.
Located in Building 900
Morehouse School of Medicine
Gillem campus — academic and administrative staff
Nearby Anchors & Traffic Generators
Atlanta State Farmers Market
One of the largest in the world — constant regional foot traffic
Clayton Plaza Shopping Center
Major retail anchor drawing local residential foot traffic
USPS Network Distribution Center
Massive 24-hour facility located minutes away
FedEx Ship Center
High-volume logistics hub nearby
Clorox Distribution
Major industrial tenant in the corridor
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Support Zone
Constant flow of logistics and transportation contractors
Jonesboro Rd Frontage: High daily vehicle counts (AADT) providing non-stop brand exposure.
Direct proximity to I-285 and I-75 makes this the perfect "Hub-and-Spoke" for a catering fleet.
Property Details
Address
4161 Jonesboro Rd, Forest Park, GA 30297
Building Size
3,625 SF (main) + ~400 SF grill structure
Total Lot
0.49 acres (19,002 SF per survey)
Year Built
1969 (rebuilt 2021 after fire)
Parcel
13015D A007
County
Clayton County, GA
Zoning
C3 — Restaurant
Parking
18 spots + 2 street entrances
Seating Capacity
36+ seats (9 tables, 36 chairs)
Property Taxes
$3,000/year
HVAC
3 rooftop heavy-duty systems
Asking Price
$1,050,000 — FSBO
Equipment & Assets
Full equipment and fixture specifications — high-value assets conveying with the sale. Why pay 2026 prices for new equipment?
Confirmed Equipment
- ✓ Walk-in Cooler (~96 sqft)
- ✓ Walk-in Freezer (~70 sqft)
- ✓ Type I Hood System
- ✓ Fire Suppression System
- ✓ Dual In-Ground Grease Traps
- ✓ 3-Compartment Dish Sink
- ✓ 3 Rooftop HVAC Systems
- ✓ Upgraded Electrical
- ✓ 15-Camera Security System
- ✓ 2 Toast POS Systems + 3 Printers
- ✓ 5 Monitors (serving, kitchen, prep, time clock)
- ✓ 10' Oil Drum Charcoal Grill (Grill Structure)
- ✓ SmokinTex 1500-CXLD Commercial Smoker
Included Equipment
- ✓ 2 Stoves (4-6 burners each)
- ✓ 2 Fryolators
- ✓ Commercial Microwave
- ✓ 3 Steam Tables (2 used, 1 new — never used)
- ✓ Cooler with Sliding Glass Doors
- ✓ 3-Door Upright Cooler
- ✓ 1-Door Upright Cooler
- ✓ 2-Door Under-Counter Cooler
- ✓ 5 Large Prep Tables
- ✓ 3 Medium Prep Tables
- ✓ 1 Small Prep Table
- ✓ Large Mixer + Season Mixer
- ✓ Electric Meat Slicer
- ✓ Commercial Grinder
- ✓ Potato Peeler
- ✓ Marinator
- ✓ Ice Machine with Ice Bin
- ✓ Fountain Drink Station + Syrup Rack
- ✓ 2 Comp Drink Machines
- ✓ 12 Wire Shelving Racks (6 new, 6 used)
- ✓ 9 Tables with 36 Chairs
- ✓ 4 TVs (lobby) + 1 TV (office)
- ✓ 2 Medium Digital Safes + 1 Drop Safe + 1 Large Safe
- ✓ Office Furniture, Computer, Printer
- ✓ Set of Lockers
- ✓ 3 New Interior Signs (unhung)
Photo Gallery
Explore the property — interior and exterior views
Dining room — main lobby view with tables and seating
Dining room — wide angle with brick accent wall
Kitchen — stainless steel prep area with racks
Kitchen — prep station with slicer and equipment
Pickup counter with steam table and POS monitor
Cash registers and order counter with menu board
Beverage station — fountain drinks and wall-mounted TV
Exit hallway with lockers and storage
Financial Snapshot
Asking Price
$1.05M
For Sale By Owner — No broker fees
Appraised Value
$469,600
2024 appraisal (land $64K + building $406K)
Total Invested
$1.2M+
Insurance rebuild + $80K 2025 upgrades
Annual Taxes
~$3,000/yr
Clayton County, GA
Savings vs New Build
$500K–$1.2M
Estimated savings over 2026 construction
Operating History
37 Years
GFF occupied 1988–2025, 6,000+ reviews
Pricing: Building and equipment sold in As-Is condition. New appraisal required including FF&E.
Savings vs. Building New (2026)
Why This Asset Is Priced to Move
In 2026, building a restaurant from a "shell" or raw land is cost-prohibitive. By purchasing this turn-key asset, a buyer saves an estimated $500,000 to $1.2M in hard construction costs and 6-12 months of "lost time."
Savings vs. New Build
Permitting & Approvals
Already permitted for restaurant use — skip the 60-120 day approval process
Hood System & Ventilation
Type I hood systems cost $15K-$50K+ to install from scratch
Grease Trap Infrastructure
Dual in-ground grease traps — $20K-$40K to install new
Walk-in Cooler & Freezer
Combined ~166 sqft of cold storage — $25K-$60K+ new
Full Kitchen Build-Out
Equipment, electrical, plumbing — $200K-$500K from shell
The Time-Value Factor
Zero Construction Lag
A new build takes 180-300 days for permitting and construction. This building is ready now.
Immediate Revenue
Begin hiring and marketing for a "Grand Opening" the day you close escrow.
$1.2M+ Already Invested
Ground-up rebuild in 2021 (Travelers Insurance) plus $80K in 2025 upgrades.
Separate Grill Structure
Built 2021 — ~270 sqft steel-bar structure with 10' charcoal grill and commercial smoker.
Location
4161 Jonesboro Rd, Forest Park, GA 30297
Nearby Landmarks
- Gillem Logistics Center (Anvil Block Rd)2 min
- Atlanta State Farmers MarketAdjacent
- Hartsfield-Jackson Airport7 min
- I-285 / I-75 Interchange2 min
- Clayton Plaza Shopping Center0.5 mi
- USPS Network Distribution Center3 min
Potential Use Cases
This property supports multiple business models — here are the top opportunities.
Restaurant Operator
Turnkey setup — be operational by next month. Full commercial kitchen, 36+ seats, and 37 years of brand recognition in the community.
Food Truck Commissary
Georgia law requires food trucks to operate from a licensed commissary. This is the closest turn-key kitchen to Gillem Logistics Center — 5,000+ workers to serve.
BBQ & Catering Operator
Secondary grill structure with 10' charcoal grill and commercial smoker. Target Gillem facility managers as your primary corporate catering partner.
Ghost Kitchen
Multiple delivery brands, one kitchen. No front-of-house overhead needed. Hub-and-spoke access via I-285 and I-75.
Commercial Kitchen Rental
Rent stations to caterers, bakers, and food entrepreneurs. Multiple revenue streams from a single space.
Franchisee
Bring your franchise concept to a high-traffic corridor. Skip the 6-12 month construction timeline and open on your schedule.
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