About 301 Franklin Street
Also listed for lease under: B1698634. Located in the Theater District across from Shea's 301 Franklin Street offers approximately 9,290 square feet of recently updated and expanded restaurant and bar space. Originally constructed in 1946 as a motion picture film warehouse, the property was thoughtfully transformed into a full-service restaurant while preserving its distinctive industrial character.
Inside, you'll find expansive open floor plans, soaring ceilings, exposed structural elements, multiple bar areas, recently renovated commercial kitchen infrastructure, office and storage space, restrooms, and existing utility connections, making the property well-suited for continued hospitality use or a variety of commercial concepts. The unique architecture creates an unforgettable setting for a restaurant, brewery, entertainment venue, food hall, or other destination business.
The property presents exceptional redevelopment potential with permitted uses that include retail, office, hospitality, cultural, and mixed-use residential opportunities, subject to applicable approvals. Surrounded by major employers, hotels, entertainment venues, residential developments, and continued public and private investment. One block from free above ground light rail, the location provides outstanding accessibility to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Canalside, KeyBank Center, Sahlen Field, as well as the city's thriving Theatre District. Whether preserving its legacy or bringing a new vision to life, 301 Franklin Street offers a rare combination of location, architectural character, redevelopment flexibility, and long-term investment potential.
