Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of New Starbucks Drive-Thru-Only Prototype

The firm facilitated the transaction for a repeat Starbucks investor in Southern California.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:48pm

A minimalist, high-end studio still life photograph featuring a sleek, modern Starbucks drive-thru menu board and ordering kiosk, arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background with dramatic lighting and shadows, conceptually representing the evolution of retail strategies.The sale of a new Starbucks drive-thru-only prototype in San Bernardino reflects the coffee giant's ongoing efforts to adapt its retail footprint to changing consumer preferences.San Bernardino Today

Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a national real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced that it has arranged the sale of a new-construction, single-tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru-Only property in San Bernardino, California.

Why it matters

The sale of this Starbucks drive-thru-only prototype in the Inland Empire region highlights the continued demand for specialized retail formats, even as the broader retail landscape evolves. Starbucks has been experimenting with different store concepts to cater to changing consumer preferences.

The details

Hanley Investment Group facilitated the transaction for a repeat Starbucks investor based in Southern California through an existing broker relationship. The new-construction, single-tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru-Only property is located in San Bernardino.

  • The sale was announced on April 13, 2026.

The players

Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors

A national real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales.

Starbucks

A major coffee shop chain that has been experimenting with different store concepts, including drive-thru-only locations.

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The takeaway

The sale of this Starbucks drive-thru-only prototype highlights the continued evolution of the retail landscape, as major chains like Starbucks adapt to changing consumer preferences and experiment with specialized store formats.