Open a restaurant in one of the fastest growing areas of Western North Carolina!
The City of Morganton is ready to help put your restaurant in business. With an increase in population and visitors to the area, the need for quality restaurants in downtown is needed now more so than ever.
Why downtown Morganton?
- Low interest loans & funding are available for new restaurants
- Available 5000 sq ft space
- $110 million+ spent by visitors annually
- 18 new businesses opened 2023-2024
- North Carolina School of Science and Math opened in 2022
- Over $5 million in public and private investment spent in downtown 2023-2024
- Increased population and demand for restaurants in downtown area, many traveling to stay in the Downtown Hotel
What are we looking for?
- Great food
- At least two meals a day
- Full bar with good wine, domestic beer, and several craft beer options
- Open 7 days a week (or plans to expand to 7 days a week)
- Strong chef/cook AND front end manager
- Consistency
Downtown opportunities
- 112 West Union Street - For Rent. 5,000 square feet.
- First-floor seating for 75 patrons.
- Second-floor amenities, including a covered back deck (seating 40), a mezzanine bar, and additional seating for 40.
- Six (6) restrooms and two (2) entrances.
- A dry, small basement.
- Existing plumbing, electrical, and hot water heater infrastructure.
- Operational walk-in cooler, freezer and hood systems.
- Note: All of other kitchen equipment has been removed.
- Located within the retail core of downtown Morganton and near retail stores, other restaurants, wedding/event venue.
If you are looking to open or expand a restaurant, fill out the Request for Proposal attached and call Makenzie McGinnis or Sharon Jablonski at the Morganton Main Street Office at 828-438-5280.