Pizza Hut – Rochester, MN

Pizza Hut
2001 Hwy 52 N, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

We are pleased to exclusively offer for sale the 2,925 SF Pizza Hut Absolute NNN located at 2001 West Highway 52 in Rochester, MN. The deal includes a long-term Absolute Triple Net (NNN) Lease with 13 years remaining on the primary term, along with 4 additional 5-year renewal options, providing extended income stability and zero landlord responsibilities. The lease features built-in 10% rent escalations every 5 years throughout the primary term and option periods, ensuring consistent and predictable NOI growth over time. The tenant is backed by Ayvaz Pizza, one of the largest Pizza Hut franchisees in the United States, offering strong credit and operational experience.

  • Absolute Triple Net (NNN) Lease With 13 Years Remaining: Leased to Pizza Hut on a 20-year Absolute Triple Net (NNN) Lease with 13 years remaining on the primary term, plus 4 additional 5-year options that auto-exercise unless the tenant opts out, providing a potential total lease term of 34 years with zero landlord responsibility for taxes, insurance, or maintenance.
  • Backed by the Second-Largest Pizza Hut Franchisee in the U.S.: The lease is guaranteed by Ayvaz Pizza, the second-largest Pizza Hut franchisee in America, operating 380+ locations across 10 states with over 6,500 employees. Ayvaz is a subsidiary of the Dhanani Group, one of the most prolific QSR franchise operators in the country, providing institutional-grade tenant credit behind this investment.
  • Surrounded by Major Retail and Dining Destinations: The property sits along Rochester’s primary commercial corridor, within proximity to Apache Mall, Crossroads Center, and Northwest Plaza, home to national tenants including Walmart, Target, Sam’s Club, Texas Roadhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Trader Joe’s. This established retail density generates strong cross-traffic and validates the corridor’s long-term commercial viability.
  • High-Visibility Highway 52 Frontage: Positioned directly on US Highway 52, the primary arterial connecting Rochester to Minneapolis–St. Paul (the 16th largest MSA in the U.S.). Highway 52 is one of the most heavily trafficked corridors in southeast Minnesota and has been the focus of MnDOT’s $232 million ROC52 reconstruction, the largest single highway project in state history, further enhancing access and traffic flow past the property.
  • Dense, Affluent Trade Area: The property draws from a 3-mile population of over 72,900 residents with an average household income of over $112,700. The immediate trade area benefits from significant daytime population driven by Mayo Clinic’s workforce and the approximately 1.4 million patients treated annually, many traveling from out of town and seeking convenient dining options.
  • Rochester, MN — Home to the World’s #1 Hospital: The property is located in Rochester, Minnesota’s third-largest city (215,000+ metro population), anchored by the Mayo Clinic, ranked the #1 hospital in the nation for seven consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic employs over 42,500 people in Rochester alone and generated $21.5 billion in total revenue in 2025, creating a massive and recession-resistant demand driver for the local economy.
  • $5.6 Billion Destination Medical Center Fueling Unprecedented Growth: Rochester is the beneficiary of the Destination Medical Center (DMC), the largest public-private economic development initiative in Minnesota history, targeting $5.6 billion in investment through 2035. Combined with Mayo Clinic’s own multi-billion-dollar campus expansion, Rochester’s population surged 41% from 2000 to 2020, with continued job creation projected to add 30,000+ new positions by 2035.

 

In Cooperation With ParaSell, Inc. , A Licensed Minnesota Broker – Lic. #40685007 BoR: Scott Reid – Lic. MN #40685007

Pizza Hut
2001 Hwy 52 N, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut was founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas, and is a global leader in the pizza category with nearly 20,000 restaurants in more than 110 markets and territories. The brand has earned a reputation as a trailblazer in innovation with the creation of icons like Original Pan® and Original Stuffed Crust pizzas. In 1994, Pizza Hut pizza was the very first online food order, and today Pizza Hut continues leading the way in the digital and technology space, with over half of transactions worldwide coming from digital orders. In addition, Pizza Hut offers Hut Rewards®, the brand’s loyalty program in the U.S. that provides points for every dollar spent on food, regardless of ordering method. Leveraging its global presence, Pizza Hut also works to positively impact restaurant employees, the communities they serve, and the environment through commitments across key initiatives focused on equity, sustainability, and packaging improvements.

Additionally, the lease is guaranteed by Ayvaz Pizza, the second-largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the United States, operating more than 380 locations across 10 states with over 6,500 employees, and a subsidiary of the Dhanani Group, one of the most prolific quick-service restaurant franchise operators in the country, providing strong institutional-quality tenant credit supporting this investment.

Price

$1,466,667

Cap Rate

6.00%

PREMISES

2,925 SF

RENEWAL OPTIONS

4 x 5 Year Options

Lease Expiration

03/31/2039

Lease Type

Absolute NNN

RENTAL INCREASES

10% Every 5 Years

BROKERS

Adam Scherr
Los Angeles
Chase Martino
Los Angeles
Tyler McGarry
Los Angeles

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