Chicken Express – Azle, TX

Chicken Express
529 N Stewart St, Azle, TX 76020, USA

Sands Investment Group is pleased to exclusively offer for sale the 3,249 SF Chicken Express Absolute NNN located at 529 N Stewart Street in Azle, TX. The offering features a new 15-year Absolute Triple Net (NNN) sale-leaseback with no landlord responsibilities, providing passive ownership and predictable long-term income. With a strong lease structure and minimal management obligations, the property presents a compelling investment opportunity for investors seeking stable, long-term cash flow.

  • Secure Long-Term Lease: New 15-year Absolute Triple Net (NNN) sale-leaseback with no landlord responsibilities, providing passive ownership and predictable long-term income.
  • Built-In Inflation Protection: Structured rent escalations of 10% every 5 years ensure strong long-term income growth.
  • Experienced Multi-Unit Operator: Operated by Brohon, Inc., an experienced Chicken Express franchisee with more than 23 years of operating history within the brand.
  • Rent Set to Store-Level Performance: Rent was underwritten against actual unit-level operating results rather than set to maximize sale proceeds, producing a rent basis a buyer can underwrite and an operator can carry for the full term. The store-level financial details are available to qualified buyers upon execution of an NDA.
  • Walmart Supercenter Outparcel: The property is an outparcel to Lake Plaza, an ~148,000 SF Walmart Supercenter-anchored development that serves as the dominant daily-needs destination for Azle and the surrounding Eagle Mountain Lake communities.
  • Rapidly Growing Community: Azle’s population reached ~15,800 in 2026, growth of more than 17% since the 2020 census and an annual growth rate of ~2.6%.
  • Family-Oriented Consumer Base: ~26.7% of Azle’s population is under age 18, a demographic profile closely aligned with family-oriented quick-service dining.
  • Gateway to Eagle Mountain Lake: Azle is the primary commercial gateway to Eagle Mountain Lake, drawing recreational and seasonal traffic through the SH 199 corridor and extending the effective trade area well beyond the city’s resident population.
  • Functional Drive-Thru Site with Dedicated Turn-Lane Access: The property includes ~0.68 acres with 165 feet of N Stewart Street frontage, a dedicated turn lane, signage, an existing drive-thru, and 41 parking spaces.
  • Long-Established Restaurant Use: The 3,249-SF building was originally constructed in 2002 and renovated in 2013, reflecting more than 2 decades of continuous restaurant operation at the site.
  • $104 Million SH 199 Corridor Investment Complete: State Highway 199 is the principal corridor connecting Azle with Lake Worth, I-820, and the broader northwest Fort Worth market. TxDOT’s $104 million SH 199 project widened the corridor, added frontage roads, and constructed a new bridge over Lake Worth, improving regional mobility between Azle and Fort Worth. The project reached substantial completion in 2026.
  • Flexible Commercial Zoning: The property carries Heavy Commercial zoning alongside an established drive-thru configuration, supporting broad long-term commercial utility beyond the current restaurant use.

In Cooperation With Sands Investment Group Austin, LLC – Lic. #9004706 BoR: Max Freedman – Lic. TX #644481

Chicken Express
529 N Stewart St, Azle, TX 76020, USA

Chicken Express

Chicken Express is a Texas-based regional quick-service restaurant chain specializing in fresh fried chicken, Express Tenders®, sides, fish and its signature Chicken E® Tea. Founded in 1988 by Richard and Nancy Stuart, the brand began in Benbrook, Texas, and has grown into a multi-state restaurant system serving communities across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. The company emphasizes fresh, never-frozen chicken and convenient dine-in, drive-thru, delivery and catering options.

Price

$2,800,000

Cap Rate

6.00%

PREMISES

3,249 SF

YEAR BUILT

2002

RENEWAL OPTIONS

4 x 5 Year Options

Lease Expiration

15 Years from Close of Escrow

Lease Type

Absolute NNN

RENTAL INCREASES

10% Every 5 Years

BROKERS

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