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Retail Space for Lease in Texas

Strip centers, freestanding restaurants, urban storefronts, mixed-use, and shopping-center inline space — all across the major Texas markets. Whether you're a single-location operator scouting your first space or a franchise developer rolling out 20 locations, CRECO brings vetted Texas retail real estate options that match your concept, traffic counts, demographics, and budget.

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Available Properties

1 properties available now — vetted by CRECO principals.

7830 Louis PasteurFor Lease

San Antonio, TX

7830 Louis Pasteur

Move in ready medical building

$5,000/SF/yr NNN

Retail·2,760 SF
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Texas Market Context

Why this market matters

Texas retail demand is strong.

Population growth, daytime traffic, and disposable-income trends across Texas — particularly the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Dallas — are driving sustained retail leasing activity. Vacancy rates in well-located centers remain in the single digits.

Submarket fundamentals matter more than ever.

The right retail location is determined by traffic counts, demographics, co-tenancy, and signage visibility — not just price per SF. CRECO underwrites every site against your specific concept and target customer.

Lease structures are negotiable.

Tenant improvement allowances, free rent, percentage rent, exclusivity clauses, and CAM caps all move with the right negotiator. We close the gap between asking rent and effective rent.

Why CRECO

Texas commercial real estate, principal-led.

Every CRECO engagement is led by a principal broker — not handed off to a junior associate. We blend deep Texas market knowledge with the analytical rigor you would expect from a national firm.

  • Tenant-side representation — we never represent the landlord on the same deal
  • Traffic-count, demographic, and co-tenancy analysis on every shortlist site
  • LOI and lease negotiation focused on tenant improvement allowances, free rent, and exclusivity
  • Buildout coordination from architect to grand opening
  • Multi-location rollout strategy for franchisees and growing concepts

Talk to a Texas CRE principal

No-pressure consultation. We'll listen to your needs and recommend an approach — even if that means pointing you somewhere else.

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People Also Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does retail space cost per square foot in Texas?+
Retail rates in Texas typically range from $18 to $55 per SF per year on a triple-net (NNN) basis, depending heavily on submarket, center class, and visibility. Class A power centers in Austin or DFW can exceed $60/SF NNN; secondary submarkets and older inline space can be found at $18-25/SF NNN. Always factor in NNN charges (typically $6-12/SF) and tenant improvement allowance when comparing offers.
How long is a typical retail lease in Texas?+
Initial retail leases in Texas are typically 5 to 10 years, often with renewal options. Restaurants and franchisees typically commit to longer terms (7-10 years) in exchange for buildout allowances; pop-up and short-term tenants can sometimes negotiate 1-3 year terms in soft submarkets.
What is "NNN" and how does it affect my retail rent?+
Triple-net (NNN) means the tenant pays a base rent plus their proportional share of the property's taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance (CAM) — typically $6-12/SF/yr in Texas centers. Always ask the landlord for the actual NNN figure (not just an estimate) and request CAM reconciliations from prior years before signing.
Can CRECO help with restaurant space specifically?+
Yes. Restaurant deals require special diligence — grease trap, hood ventilation, parking ratios, alcohol licensing zoning, drive-thru permitting, and patio rights all matter. We work with multiple Texas restaurant operators and franchise developers and know what to negotiate.
I have an existing Texas retail lease — can you help me renew or relocate?+
Absolutely. Renewal-vs-relocation analysis is one of the highest-leverage CRECO services. We benchmark your current rent against the market, identify alternative options, and use that competitive tension to negotiate a stronger renewal — or move you somewhere better.

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