R10 000 | 100 m2 @ R100 per m2
View more unitsThis 100 sqm drive‑in/drive‑thru ready unit is perfectly positioned right along the busy arcade within Hero Plaza on Manchester Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg. With excellent visibility to passing traffic and a steady flow of shoppers, this space is tailor‑made for a quick‑service restaurant looking to serve both mall visitors and passing commuters. 160‑character snippet: 100 sqm fast food unit, Hero Plaza, Northdale—great driveway access, commuter visibility, ideal for QSR operators
The layout offers a wide, glazed frontage for easy menu display and ordering windows (or full service counter if preferred), a functional prep area, customer queue space, and a discreet staff/stock room at the rear. The unit comes with loading bay access plus shared customer parking just outside. The landlord is fully supportive of HVAC and grease trap installs, so you can kit it out to industry standard without fuss.
All costs transparent: rental at R100 / sqm, so R10 000 pm plus VAT. Triple net with a shared rates levy of R1 500 pm and electricity billed separately. You’ll have a generous lease term available plus options to renew. Turn‑key consultation available; ask broker for details.
100 sqm unit size
R100/sqm rent
Drive‑thru/footfall access
Shared parking onsite
HVAC/grease‑trap ok
Flexible lease terms
Give me a shout if you’d like to walk through the space or discuss layout options—it’s a smart spot for your fast‑service concept.
Hero Plaza: High-Visibility Retail Hub on Manchester Road
Hero Plaza is a prominent, large-format shopping centre anchored along the ever-busy Manchester Road in Northdale, Pietermaritzburg. With a commanding presence in a high-footfall zone, this centre attracts daily commuter traffic, local shoppers, and surrounding residential trade. It’s a go-to retail destination for essential services, groceries, and community retail brands.
The building features a mix of medium to large-format units with good signage opportunities and ample front-facing customer parking. Easy access from both directions on Manchester Road means visibility is no issue — and foot traffic is steady throughout the week. Power and service infrastructure are reliable, with back-of-house delivery zones designed to keep operations smooth for tenants.
This space suits national brands, grocers, value retailers, or even quick-service food operators needing scale and visibility. Most units have standard shopfront glazing, high ceilings, and solid tenant adjacencies that feed into a consistent shopper base. Hero Plaza isn’t trying to be fancy — it’s a practical, high-volume trade centre that just works.
If you need a unit where exposure and daily numbers matter more than bells and whistles, this centre’s worth a look.
Anchored on Manchester Road
Strong local daily trade
Large-format retail footprint
Ample open customer parking
Great signage and access
Ideal for essential services
Drop the broker a message if you're curious. There's usually something open here, but stock moves quickly.
Security
Wheelchair Friendly
In Park
Natural Ventilation