2501 US-421 · Harlan, KY 40831 · QSR / Restaurant
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±21.5 years remaining on the ground lease, representing the longest McDonald’s lease term currently available in the market.
Recent 20-year lease extension executed in December 2025 with 10% rent increases every five years.
Over 40 years of operating history at the site, demonstrating strong unit performance and long-term tenant commitment.
Exceptional sales volumes supported by investment-grade McDonald’s credit, providing durable income and downside protection.
Freestanding, single-tenant restaurant with prominent visibility and direct access along US-421.
Primary fast-food destination serving the Harlan, Kentucky community with limited nearby competition.
Located along US-421, a key regional connector driving consistent daily traffic.
Essential retail investment in a supply-constrained rural market.
Cushman & Wakefield is pleased to offer the opportunity to acquire a single-tenant McDonald’s ground lease located on a prominent parcel along US-421, the primary commercial corridor serving Harlan and the surrounding trade area. US-421 functions as a vital regional thoroughfare, providing direct connectivity to neighboring communities throughout southeastern Kentucky and supporting consistent local and commuter traffic. The property benefits from excellent visibility, direct ingress and egress, and a central in-town location, positioning it as a premier quick-service restaurant destination within the market.
The surrounding area features a strong mix of essential retail, civic uses, and established residential neighborhoods, driving reliable daily traffic and consumer demand. As one of the leading national brands in the region, McDonald’s serves a broad customer base and benefits from limited national QSR competition in the immediate trade area. The site’s long operating history further highlights its status as a well-established, irreplaceable retail location within the Harlan community.
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Asking-market observation aggregated from public listing sources, last observed Sep 18, 2026. Figures are asking price and asking cap rate as published by the listing party, not a verified closed transaction. Lease terms shown where reported by the listing party and not independently verified. Shown for market reference only; this is not an offering. Investment Grade Income Property, LP represents buyers on a cooperating commission basis.