8.24.26 Farm-to-Table Restaurant Opportunity Piedmont Triad Farmers Market.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- SPO-SPO 41-35D2
- Issued by
- Guilford County, North Carolina
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This is a request for proposals document issued by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) for the operation and management of a 6,764-square-foot farm-to-table restaurant facility located at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax, North Carolina. The facility is newly renovated and designed to support year-round Southern and farm-to-table operations, featuring two distinct dining rooms (pub and family-style), a lobby grab-and-go cafe, outdoor dining patio with approximately 28 seats, commercial-grade kitchen, catering and storage rooms, updated restrooms, and ample paved parking. The property offers exceptional visibility and customer traffic, with the Farmers Market attracting more than 1.8 million annual visitors and over 700,000 vehicles annually. The restaurant is strategically positioned near Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem with direct highway access from Interstate 40 (Exit 208). Delivery of the property is expected in Summer/Fall 2026. Specific response dates, due dates, site visits, bidder meetings, and award dates are not detailed in this document; prospective operators should refer to the formal Request for Proposals available through the North Carolina Department of Administration (DOA) State Property website at https://www.doa.nc.gov/divisions/state-property.
Lease terms and financial requirements are referenced but not specified in this document, with key provisions including minimum annual rent, annual escalation rates, and lease term duration to be outlined in the formal RFP. Landlord and tenant responsibilities will be detailed in the complete RFP documentation. The opportunity emphasizes the unique synergy between the restaurant operation and the Farmers Market's direct relationships with farmers, vendors, and specialty growers, enabling operators to showcase North Carolina-raised meats, produce, and crafted goods. Interested parties should contact Tad Atkinson, Farmers Markets Coordinator, at tad.atkinson@ncagr.gov or 919-818-6709 for additional information, photos, renderings, and complete proposal materials.
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Opportunity for Farm-to-Table Restaurant
Piedmont Triad Farmers Market 2914 Sandy Ridge Road • Colfax, North Carolina
Presented by NCDA & CS Tad Atkinson tad.atkinson@ncagr.gov
Executive Summary & Lease Terms
Executive Summary
A premier ±6,764 square foot restaurant opportunity located at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax, North Carolina.
The newly renovated building features two distinct dining rooms, a lobby grab-and go café, outdoor dining, and a fully updated kitchen designed to support a year‑round Southern and farm‑to‑table operation.
With more than 1.8 million annual visitors and over 700,000 vehicles entering the Market each year, operators benefit from exceptional built‑in customer traffic, strong visibility, and deep connections to North Carolina agriculture. Delivery is expected in Summer/Fall 2026.
Lease Terms & Requirements
Key Lease provisions will include, but not limited to:
Minimum Annual Rent:
Annual Escalation:
Lease Term:
Landlord Responsibilities:
Tenant Responsibilities:
Additional information will be outlined in the REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) on the website provided by the North Carolina Department of Administration DOA- State Property https://www.doa.nc.gov/divisions/state-property
Property Specifications & Floor Plan
±6,764 SF one-story restaurant Newly renovated exterior and interior Cedar and brick siding New roofing, windows, doors New HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and gas lines Two dining rooms (Pub + Family) Lobby café / grab-and-go Outdoor dining patio (~28 seats) Covered front porch and service porch Ample paved parking Renovated restrooms Efficient customer circulation pattern
Floor Plan - Restaurant Layout
Pub Dining Room
Family Dining Room
Built‑in bar counter Matte black pendant lighting Wood wainscot and green accent walls Vaulted ceiling Flexible table layouts for varied seating styles
Soft yellow accent walls Mint‑green pendant lighting White wainscot paneling Vaulted ceiling Several windows with abundant natural daylight
Foyer/Grab and Go
Welcoming entry foyer with natural light Ideal for coffee, baked goods, refrigerated grab‑and‑go, or market-inspired items.
Built‑in millwork and service counter
Updated Restrooms
Newly renovated restrooms Updated plumbing fixtures and finishes ADA-accessible layout Modern tile, lighting, and wall surfaces Easy access from both dining rooms
Catering and Storage Rooms
Dedicated catering/prep/staging space next to kitchen Ability to install walk‑in cooler and walk-in freezer Additional dry storage room Access to service porch for loading and receiving
Production Kitchen
Commercial‑grade cooking line with exhaust hood Prep, baking, and staging stations Dedicated dishwashing area with adjacent bus storage Beer cooler positioned for bar service Direct access to catering and prep area Updated gas lines, plumbing, and electrical systems
NC Agriculture & Farmers Market
More than 1.8 million annual visitors Over 700,000 vehicles entering the Market each year Year-round operation with peak seasonal traffic Regional destination near Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem Strong roadway visibility and easy access from I‑40 (Exit 208) Ideal synergy with a Southern/farm-to-table dining concept Direct relationships with farmers, vendors, and specialty growers Ability to showcase NC-raised meats, produce, and crafted goods Unique connection to one of the state’s premier agricultural hubs
Contact Information
Scan for Additional Photos, Renderings and Full Materials
Tad Atkinson | Farmers Markets tad.atkinson@ncagr.gov | 919-818-6709
| Opportunity for Farm-to-Table Restaurant Piedmont Triad Farmers Market |
| 2914 Sandy Ridge Road • Colfax, North Carolina |
| Executive Summary & Lease Terms |
| Minimum Annual Rent: |
| Annual Escalation: |
| Lease Term: |
| Landlord Responsibilities: |
| Tenant Responsibilities: |
| Property Specifications & Floor Plan |
| ±6,764 SF one-story restaurant |
| Newly renovated exterior and interior |
| Cedar and brick siding |
| New roofing, windows, doors |
| New HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and gas lines |
| Two dining rooms (Pub + Family) |
| Lobby café / grab-and-go |
| Outdoor dining patio (~28 seats) |
| Covered front porch and service porch |
| Ample paved parking |
| Renovated restrooms |
| Efficient customer circulation pattern |
| Pub Dining Room |
| Family Dining Room |
| Foyer/Grab and Go |
| Updated Restrooms |
| Catering and Storage Rooms |
| Production Kitchen |
| NC Agriculture & Farmers Market |
| Contact Information |
| Tad Atkinson | Farmers Markets |
| tad.atkinson@ncagr.gov | 919-818-6709 |
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