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Port Commission approves 10-year lease for Everett and Jones barbecue at 300 Jefferson
Summary
The San Francisco Port Commission voted to adopt Resolution 2511 to lease 4,363 sq ft at 300 Jefferson to Everett and Jones Barbecue SF International LLC for 10 years with two five-year options; the commission praised the operator, approved an $800,000 tenant-improvement allowance, and committed staff follow-up on operations.
The San Francisco Port Commission on Feb. 25 unanimously approved a 10-year lease with Everett and Jones Barbecue SF International LLC for the restaurant space at 300 Jefferson Street, adopting Resolution 2511.
Don Cavanaugh, senior property manager for the Port of San Francisco, told commissioners the building formerly housed Lou's Crab Shack (which closed in 2020) and that Maven Commercial conducted a broad marketing campaign yielding five viable letters of intent. A selection panel recommended Everett and Jones as the leading proposal. "Staff recommends the Port Commission accept Everett and Jones as a successful proposal for 300 Jefferson, authorize the executive director to forward the lease to the board for approval, and upon such approval authorize the executive director to execute the lease," Cavanaugh said.
The lease runs 10 years with two five-year renewal options. Key business terms disclosed by staff include 180 days of free rent; first-year rent set at 5 percent of gross receipts with a $10,000 minimum (increasing in subsequent years according to the schedule presented); 3 percent annual escalators in option periods; and a minimum gross-sales threshold. The Port will provide an $800,000 tenant-improvement allowance (described in the presentation as about $183 per square foot) to be paid directly to the tenant upon submission of contractor invoices.
Dorcia White, who identified herself as a third-generation family owner and the person who will run the San Francisco location day to day, told the commission Everett and Jones plans to offer "barbecue, beer, and blues music" and to restore a family legacy in the city. "I'm ready to take it to the next level," White said, recounting the family's prior presence in San Francisco and her intent to be on-site.
Commissioners praised the selection process and the operator. Commissioner Willie Adams said the lease was especially fitting during Black History Month and offered his full support. Commissioner Steven Lee described it as "probably the best kind of deal I've seen for small business on the Port" and offered operational support. Vice President Gail Gilman highlighted the brokerage strategy, saying it is helping bring homegrown Bay Area businesses to the waterfront.
The commission recorded ayes and adopted Resolution 2511, authorizing staff to move the lease forward to the Board of Supervisors and to execute the agreement following supervisory approval.
What happens next: the lease is subject to Board of Supervisors approval and the formal execution and disbursement of tenant-improvement funds will follow invoice review and vendor eligibility verification.
