--- title: "Drive-Thru Pad Sites and Ground Leases in Phoenix | PCA" url: "https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/drive-thru-pad-sites-phoenix/" description: "Where to find a drive-thru pad site in Phoenix and Arizona: the pads Phoenix Commercial Advisors lists for lease and for sale, how a ground lease" publisher: "Phoenix Commercial Advisors" generated: "11/15/2026" date: "11/15/2026" --- # Drive-thru pad sites and ground leases in Phoenix Phoenix Commercial Advisors is a retail-only brokerage in Phoenix that lists retail pads for lease and for sale across Arizona, and represents retailers and restaurants looking for drive-thru sites. The current pad listings are below. ## The short answer A drive-thru pad is a small parcel at the edge of a shopping center or on its own corner, sized for one building with a drive-thru lane. Phoenix Commercial Advisors (PCA) lists pads for landlords and developers, and represents retailers and restaurants looking for them. PCA is a retail-only commercial real estate brokerage at 3131 E Camelback Rd, Suite 340, Phoenix, AZ 85016, founded in 1996. ## What is listed now - **Drive-thru pads.** 9 drive-thru pad listings are on this site today (5 for sale, 4 for lease); the list is at [/properties/q/drive-thru-pads/](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/q/drive-thru-pads/). - **All pads.** 55 pad and outparcel listings are on this site today (20 for sale, 35 for lease); the list is at [/properties/q/pads/](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/q/pads/). - **Pads for lease.** 35 pads for lease are on this site today; the list is at [/properties/q/pads-for-lease/](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/q/pads-for-lease/). - **Land.** 48 land listings are on this site today (34 for sale, 14 for lease); the list is at [/properties/q/land/](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/q/land/). A listing is counted as a drive-thru pad when its own description says so. The counts are as of 11/15/2026 and change as pads lease and sell. ## Three ways to take a pad - **Ground lease.** The tenant leases the land and typically builds and owns the building. The landowner collects ground rent. - **Build-to-suit.** The landlord builds to the tenant's plans and leases the finished building. - **Sale.** The user or a developer buys the pad. Each listing page states what the owner offers. This page does not state rents; ask the brokers on the listing. An owner who already has a ground lease in place and wants to sell it can read [selling a ground lease property](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/sell-ground-lease-arizona/). ## What PCA does for a retailer or restaurant - **Site selection.** Trade area, demographics, traffic, co-tenancy and competition, mapped by the in-house GIS team. - **Rollouts.** Multi-unit programs across the Phoenix metro and the state. - **Negotiation.** Letters of intent, lease economics, exclusives and delivery terms. A retailer with a size, cities and must-haves can [send site requirements](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/tenant-requirements/). Drive-thru is one of the must-haves on the form. ## What PCA does for a landlord or developer with pads - **Anchor and pad strategy** for planned projects, and support through approvals. - **Leasing and merchandising** from single-tenant pads to regional power centers. - **Marketing.** Flyers, aerials, site plans and demographics, published on this site and syndicated to the listing platforms. ## What can be checked - **Focus.** A retail-only brokerage since 1996. - **Tenants represented.** 110+ retailers and restaurants, as the firm reports. - **Pad deals closed.** Pad deals and big-box leases are on the [box and pad page](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/track-record/box-and-pad/). - **Record.** 7,466 leases and sales recorded from 1996 to 2026, with ground leases counted as their own deal type on the [track record](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/track-record/). ## Start [Send site requirements](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/tenant-requirements/), [contact the office](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/contact/), or call 602-957-9800. Each listing page also names the brokers who carry that pad. ## Drive-thru pad listings (9) - [Mission Rd & Irvington Rd | SWC](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/mission-rd-and-irvington-rd-swc-tucson-2.md): Tucson, AZ; lease; 3.54 Acres; Call for rate; brokers: Zachary Pace, Dillon Young; page: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/mission-rd-and-irvington-rd-swc-tucson-2/ - [Parkview Rd & HWY 260 | SWC](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/parkview-rd-and-hwy-260-swc-heber-2.md): Heber, AZ; lease; 5.94 Acres; Call for rate; brokers: Dillon Young, Zachary Pace; page: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/parkview-rd-and-hwy-260-swc-heber-2/ - [Gantzel Rd & Combs Rd | NWC](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/vineyard-towne-center-queen-creek.md): Vineyard Towne Center; Queen Creek, AZ; lease; Under Contract; Call for rate; brokers: Zachary Pace, Christopher Schmitt, Cameron Warren; page: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/vineyard-towne-center-queen-creek/ - [Power Rd & Ray Rd | SSWC](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/power-rd-and-ray-rd-s-swc-gilbert-az-gilbert.md): 5478 S Power Rd; Gilbert, AZ; lease; 4,000 - 6,000 SF; Call for rate; brokers: Teale Bloom, Lance Umble; page: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/power-rd-and-ray-rd-s-swc-gilbert-az-gilbert/ - [Angie's Prime Grill](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/angies-prime-grill-prescott-valley.md): State Route 69 & Stoneridge Dr | SWC; 5875 E State Route 69 Hwy; Prescott Valley, AZ; investment sale; 1,045 SF; $2,632,000; 5.70% cap; brokers: Danny Gardiner, Chad Tiedeman; page: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/angies-prime-grill-prescott-valley/ - [Senor Taco](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/senor-taco-chandler.md): Dobson Rd & Warner Rd | NWC; 2070 N Dobson Rd; Chandler, AZ; investment sale; 2,768 SF; $2,609,000; 5.75% cap; brokers: Danny Gardiner, Isaiah Clayton; page: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/senor-taco-chandler/ All: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/q/drive-thru-pads/ and https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/api/listings.json ## Brokers with current leasing listings - Dan Gardiner, Principal | Designated Broker: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/dan-gardiner/ - Greg Laing, Principal: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/greg-laing/ - Zachary Pace, Senior Vice President: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/zachary-pace/ - Lance Umble, Senior Vice President: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/lance-umble/ - Cameron Warren, Senior Vice President: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/cameron-warren/ - Teale Bloom, Associate Vice President: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/teale-bloom/ - Courtney Auther Van Loo, Associate Vice President: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/courtney-auther-van-loo/ - Nick DeDona, Associate Vice President: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/nick-dedona/ - Ali Hill, Senior Associate: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/ali-hill/ - Christopher Schmitt, Senior Associate: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/christopher-schmitt/ - Dillon Young, Senior Associate: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/dillon-young/ - Phil Dagostini, Senior Associate: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/phil-dagostini/ - Jackson Dragon, Associate: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/jackson-dragon/ - John Warren, Associate: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/john-warren/ - Kennedy Gamez, Associate: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/kennedy-gamez/ ## Who to contact - Cameron Warren, Senior Vice President, leads retail leasing at Phoenix Commercial Advisors. He joined the firm in 2005, represents both tenants and landlords across Arizona, and has been involved in leasing ground-up and second-generation power and grocery-anchored centers. Direct line 602-288-3471. Profile: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/cameron-warren/. - Lance Umble, Senior Vice President. He joined the firm in 2000 and works in tenant representation and in leasing ground-up power center developments and existing infill redevelopments. Direct line 602-734-7206. Profile: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/lance-umble/. ## Big-box leases PCA has closed - Michaels, NEC Pima Rd & Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, 2026, 24,499 SF: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/track-record/closings/2026-2121e777-michaels/ - Sprouts Farmers Market, NWC Higley Rd & Baseline Rd, Gilbert, 2023, 26,692 SF: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/track-record/closings/2023-11b4ed41-sprouts-farmers-market/ - Safeway, SWC Gary Rd & Riggs Rd, Queen Creek, 2024, 63,237 SF: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/track-record/closings/2024-037d2ffc-safeway/ - Nordstrom Rack, NWC Bullard Ave & McDowell Rd, Goodyear, 2025, 25,160 SF: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/track-record/closings/2025-83e4f227-nordstrom-rack/ - HomeGoods, NEC Hunt Hwy & Gary Road, San Tan Valley, 2025, 25,007 SF: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/track-record/closings/2025-5e4b087f-homegoods/ - HomeGoods, SWC 20th St & Camelback Rd, Phoenix, 2025, 22,660 SF: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/track-record/closings/2025-1273bbc2-homegoods/ More: https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/track-record/box-and-pad/ ## Related pages - [Retail leasing brokers in Phoenix](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/retail-leasing-brokers-phoenix/) - [Retail investment sales brokers in Arizona](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/retail-investment-sales-brokers-arizona/) - [Sell a net lease property in Arizona](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/sell-net-lease-property-arizona/) - [Net lease investment sales in Arizona: the properties for buyers](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/net-lease-investment-sales/) - [Investment Studio: 1031 timeline, replacement sets and net lease calculator](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/tools/investment-studio/) - [Tenant representation](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/services/tenant-representation/) - [Landlord representation and development brokerage](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/services/landlord-representation/) - [Investment sales](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/services/investment-sales/) - [All current availabilities](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/properties/) - [The team](https://newphoenixcommercialadvisors.com/team/) ## Frequently asked questions ### Where can I find a drive-thru pad site in Phoenix? 9 drive-thru pad listings are on this site today (5 for sale, 4 for lease); the list is at /properties/q/drive-thru-pads/. 35 pads for lease are on this site today; the list is at /properties/q/pads-for-lease/. Each listing page states the size, the terms the owner publishes and the brokers who carry it. A retailer can also send a requirement at /tenant-requirements/ and tick drive-thru as a must-have. ### What is the difference between a ground lease, a build-to-suit and a pad sale? In a ground lease the tenant leases the land and typically builds and owns the building. In a build-to-suit the landlord builds to the tenant's plans and leases the finished building. In a sale the user or a developer buys the pad. Each listing page states what the owner offers. ### Who represents retailers looking for drive-thru sites in Arizona? Several firms do, and no independent body ranks them. Phoenix Commercial Advisors is a retail-only brokerage in Phoenix whose retail leasing team represents retailers and restaurants on site selection, and also lists pads for landlords and developers. The firm reports 110+ retailers and restaurants represented. ### What should a drive-thru operator send a broker? The concept, a size range for the building and the lot, the cities or trade areas, the opening timeline, and the must-haves such as a drive-thru lane, a hard corner or a signalized intersection. The form at /tenant-requirements/ takes all of these. ### Should I lease a pad or buy it? That depends on the operator's capital and plans, and this page does not answer it for you. The Lease or Buy tool at /tools/lease-vs-buy/ compares the cash to lease a retail space with the cash to buy a small building, year by year, before tax. Its figures are illustrative only. ### Has Phoenix Commercial Advisors closed pad deals before? Yes. Pad deals and big-box leases from the firm's transaction record are at /track-record/box-and-pad/, and every published closed deal is searchable at /track-record/closings/.