• Listing Update! Popular Beef, Burgers, Gyros & Hot Dog Joint Sought-After NW Suburb of Chicago – Ideal Location

    In A Large Thriving Neighborhood Strip Center At A Major Intersection Close A Large Industrial Park

    Northwest Suburb of Chicago, IL

    Featuring mouthwatering gyros and Italian beef. Along with Vienna hotdogs & polish, burgers, sandwiches, salads, wings, pizza puffs, crinkle fries and much more. Plus, homemade baklava for dessert!

    Pepsi drink fridge and fountain machine. Plus, beer and wine.

    Simple operation – counter service. Dine-in, carryout or pickup.

    Nice clean build-out. Open kitchen line with 16ft hood, 3 gyros machines, char grill, flat top, 2 deep fryers, 3-well steam table, refrigerated sandwich unit and more. Plus, back prep kitchen with walk-in cooler, stand-up freezer, ice machine and much more. Digital menu boards. Spacious interior. And private gaming area!

    Just added 6 video gaming machines in May. Gaming revenue (location’s take) currently averaging $1,500/mth and growing!

    Established almost 2 years. Fully equipped. Independent – no royalty, advertising or transfer fee. Asset sale – all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included. Family owned and operated. Average weekly sales $8,400-$10,000 (no financials).

    Turnkey. Keep the current concept or make it your own!

    Prime corner retail space in a large thriving neighborhood strip center at a major intersection with high traffic counts. Other popular tenants include an eye place, pet store, dance studio, driving school, cleaners, nail salon, jeweler and more. Boasts great signage, visibility, access and parking.

    Close to a large industrial park just 1/8 mile away! And the Metra station is only 5 minutes away. Close to many schools and parks. Plus, surrounded by a vast commercial and residential area.

    Asset sale – all FF&E included. Cheap Lease $3,350 Asking $150,000

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  • Listing Update! High-Volume Restaurant & Bar Affluent Northwest Suburb of Chicago – Sales Over $1.3 Million

    A+ Location In a Vibrant Community Gathering Place That Offers An Incredible Combination Of Retail, Dining, Entertainment & Residential

    Northwest Suburb of Chicago, IL

    A popular newer restaurant & bar serving amazing American contemporary cuisine and craft cocktails in a lively atmosphere. Their innovative menu offers a diverse range of traditional favorites with a creative twist. Offers a wonderful variety of tasty appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and specialty entrees including wood-fired flatbreads, steak frites, seafood dishes and pasta creations. Also, a great kid’s menu and mouthwatering desserts. Plus, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

    Full-service. Dine-in or carryout, plus packaged meals and outstanding catering. Can accommodate private parties up to 120 people. Online ordering also available. And reservations accepted.

    Also, a full bar with an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, both classic and innovative ones. In addition to a variety of wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages. Happy hour 4-6p Sunday-Friday. Plus, hosts live music, DJ nights and fun events. Also, has 7 large screen tvs and state-of-the-art audio.

    Completely remodeled in 2021. Gorgeous modern yet rustic build-out. Built with all high-quality materials. Boasts a striking exterior with a huge wrap around patio. And a stylish interior with cool concrete floors, expansive windows, reclaimed wood walls, beautiful tile work and one-of-a-kind light fixtures. Ample seating both inside and out. Fully equipped kitchen with large hood, full kitchen line and much more.

    Established 2 years. Independent – no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Absentee owned and operated. Turnkey – full-time manager and well-trained staff in place!

    Prime corner retail space in an amazing transit-oriented mixed-use development featuring 100,000 sqft of open-air retail space, a dozen sought-after restaurants, several entertainment options and over 300 luxury apartments and townhouses.

    This thriving development is perfectly situated on 16-acres and features a modern contemporary design. It was built with the goal of creating a dynamic and walkable urban center for residents and visitors to enjoy. The center officially opened in 2019 and has since become THE destination in the area!

    Its growing retail component includes a variety of stores, boutiques and services including grocery stores, fitness centers, beauty salons and more. Features both local businesses and well-known national chains.

    In addition to a diverse range of dining options. Numerous restaurants and eateries offering a variety of cuisines. The perfect place for a quick snack, a casual meal or fine dining.

    It also features a state-of-the-art 10-screen movie theater in a luxurious setting with comfortable seating and a full menu, plus alcoholic beverages. The center also hosts various events and activities throughout the year including live music performances, festivals and community gatherings, further enhancing its role as a social hub of the area.

    The development also includes sleek apartments and townhomes, as well as pedestrian-friendly walkways, outdoor seating areas and landscaped spaces to create an inviting atmosphere.

    Overall, this town center brings together retail, dining, entertainment and residential in one convenient location. Serving as a gathering place for the community and attracts visitors from all its surrounding areas!

    And it’s all located in the heart of the downtown area of a prestigious northwest suburb of Chicago with a population of over 40,000. Boasts award-winning schools, beautiful parks and a flourishing business community. Named one of the 10 best places to raise a family!

    Sales $1,365,154 Lease $16,068 Asking $399,000

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  • Listing Update! Package Deal – Restaurant w/Parking & 2 Rental Houses Melrose Park, IL – Corner of Division St and N 15th Ave

    In The Heart Of Melrose Park Surrounded By A Dense Residential Area Of Homes

    Melrose Park , IL

    Incredible opportunity to purchase a 4-parcel property on the corner of Division St and N 15th Ave in the vibrant Melrose Park community.

    Includes a longtime restaurant that operated as Abruzzo’s for 10 years from Jul 2013 to Nov 2023 (currently Division Street Lounge – recently purchased by a local investor from the Abruzzo family). As well as a 4,922 sqft paved parking lot for 17 vehicles. Also, a two-unit frame home and a single-family brick home that rent for a total of $5,000 a month.

    Independent restaurant – no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. All furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included.

    Package deal – current owner looking for one contract and one closing, properties will NOT be sold separately.

    $999,000 asking price – is firm, already priced below market value. The owner is looking for a quick sale from an experienced operator and serious investor!

    Can also fast track its liquor license and gaming approval. Gaming revenue (location’s take) over $66,000 In 2022 & over $40,000 Jan-May 2023!

    Prime retail space in the heart of Melrose Park, a great place to call home. Recently named by Chicago Magazine as one of the best suburbs for first-time home buyers and recipient of the Governor’s Hometown Award.

    Located only 12 miles west of downtown Chicago, Melrose Park is perfectly situated just north of Maywood, west of River Forest/Oak Park and south of Franklin Park.

    Boasts a thriving cultural scene with restaurants, events and festivals year-round. And the Taste of Melrose Park Festival is 2nd only to the legendary Taste of Chicago in size and variety!

    RET $14,969 Asking $999,000

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  • Listing Update! High-Volume Longstanding Pancake House w/Gaming Northwest Suburb of Chicago – Sales Over $1.6 Million

    Well Established Over 39 Years & With The Current Owner Over 32 Years

    Northwest Suburb of Chicago, IL

    Offering a delicious menu of breakfast specialties including pancakes, French toast, waffles, crepes, omelets, benedicts, skillets and more. As well as outstanding soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees and more. Also, beer, wine, champagne and cocktails.

    Full-service restaurant. Dine-in or out, pickup and 3rd party delivery.

    Warm and welcoming interior. Features expansive windows, hostess stand, back of counter station + another wait station, counter seating, two spacious dining rooms with ample seating (maximum capacity 150) at both booths and tables, plus a fenced-in outdoor patio.

    And a private gaming area with 6 video gaming machines by Accel Entertainment. 2023 gaming revenue (location’s take) $75,000. Boasts strong sales volume AND gaming volume!

    Well established for over 40 years. And with the current owner over 32 years. Independent – no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Family owned and operated.

    Plus, the restaurant owns the Metra parking lot land (with 65 spots) and it is included in the sale of the business!

    Prime retail space in a freestanding building on a major thoroughfare. Perfectly situated adjacent to a busy Metra train station with direct connections to both Chicago and Elgin. And surrounded by a dense residential area of homes!

    Located in a popular northwest suburb located close to O’Hare Airport and several major interstate highways, as well as numerous shopping areas. Makes it an ideal suburb for families and businesses alike!

    Sales $1,600,193 Lease $10,000 Asking $350,000

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  • Listing Update! High-Volume Well-Established Pizza & Sandwich Place w/Potential For Drive-Thru Kankakee County – Sales Over $1.3 Million

    In A Freestanding Building With Potential For A Drive-Thru On A Main Thoroughfare

    Kankakee County, IL

    Featuring delicious thin-crust pizzas and super-sized oven-baked sandwiches made fresh daily. Along with tasty appetizers, fresh salads, pastas, sides and desserts. Plus, kid’s menu. And fountain drinks.

    Simple operation – counter service. Dine-in, carryout, convenient pick-up window (potential dirce-thru) and in-house delivery. Online ordering also available.

    Well established for over 24 years. Part of a 68-unit chain, but NO franchise or advertising fees. Owner operated – semi-absentee with full-time manager in place.

    Prime retail space in a freestanding building with potential for a drive-thru on a main thoroughfare with high traffic counts and lined with retailers. Boasts great signage, visibility, access and parking.

    Perfectly situated across from a 170-acre recreation area with a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages. Also, near the hospital and several colleges, plus surrounded by a vast residential area.

    Sales $1,381,403 Lease $7,000 Asking $550,000

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  • Listing Update! Crumbl Cookies – Four Store Package Deal – Four Sought-after Northwest Suburbs of Chicago

    Franchisor No Longer Accepting New Franchisees - The Entire Country Is SOLD OUT - So This Could Be YOUR Chance To Get In

    Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Gurnee, Schaumburg, IL

    Incredible opportunity to become part of the fastest growing and largest cookie company in the U.S. One that is revolutionizing the industry and dominating the cookie market with its unprecedented success. Delicious, unique and tech driven!

    Crumbl’s proven marketing strategies, social media presence, digital initiatives and local community engagement, continue to drive growth and success. And exclusive territory rights provide each owner with a competitive advantage and a protected market!

    Joining the Crumbl family is an exclusive opportunity as the brand is completely sold out, making these 4 locations highly desirable. The only way to become a part of this success story is by purchasing an existing location. Don’t miss this chance to buy into the brand and become a key player in their incredible journey.

    This package deal is for 4 newer locations with tremendous potential for growth, plus the opportunity to scale operations across multiple locations to optimize resources, streamline processes and generate substantial cost savings. All 4 turnkey – full-time managers and trained staff in place at each location.

    Simple operations – no seating. Takeout, curbside pickup or delivery, plus catering and nationwide shipping. Online, app and phone ordering available. In addition to a mailing list for promotions, flavor drops and special offers. As well as a loyalty program, birthday club and gift cards. And a NEW Crumble For Businesses program is presently being introduced which is expected to drive sales even higher! Furthermore, Crumbl just added cinnamon squares to their menu and will be adding mini cookies the first half of this year. Plus, the brand is currently testing the addition of savory hand pies, ice cream and hot chocolate for 2024!!

    Locations:

    Arlington Heights – Prime retail space in the Annex of Arlington, a busy 199,663 sqft shopping center at the heavily trafficked intersection of Arlington Heights Rd and Rand Rd with over 59,000 vehicles per day. Featuring a diverse mix of best-in-class regional and national tenants including Binny’s & Beverage Depot, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Dollar Tree, Kirkland’s Home, Party City, Trader Joe’s, Ulta Beauty and more. Draws an estimated 5,900 visits/day and over 2.1 million visits/year! Surrounded by an affluent population of 132,000+ with an average household income of $116,000+ within 3 miles.

    Buffalo Grove – Prime retail space in Schwind Crossings, a busy 45,000 sqft Target shadow anchored neighborhood shopping center on Lake Cook Rd and Weiland Rd with very high traffic counts. Boasts a strong mix of national and regional tenants including Binny’s Beverage Depot, Café Zupas, Chipotle, Hair Cuttery, Potbelly’s, T-Mobile and more. Also, across a Walmart Supercenter and Northwest Community Healthcare! Located in an affluent area just 3 miles east of IL Route 53 and 2 miles west of US 45.

    Gurnee – Prime retail space in Gurnee Town Center, a busy 179,262 sqft regional shopping center on Grand Ave, a high-traffic commercial artery with over 38,000 vehicles per day connecting Gurnee’s western suburbs to Interstate 94. Featuring a diverse selection of national retailers and restaurants including Bath & Body Works, Binny’s Beverage Depot, Cold Stone Creamery, DSW, Old Navy, Panda Express, Ross, Starbucks and more. Just minutes from Gurnee Mills and Six Flags Great America! Surrounded by an affluent population of 42,000+ with an average household income of $137,000+ within 3 miles.

    Schaumburg – Prime retail space in Woodfield Corners, a busy strip center on the Golf Rd with over 39,800 vehicles per day. Along with Panda Express, Rosati’s Pizza, Little Greek Fresh Grill and more. Located within Schaumburg’s 8.3 million sqft retail corridor anchored by Simon’s Woodfield Mall, the largest shopping center in IL and the
    5th largest mall in the US. It is undisputed as the #1 shopping destination in Chicago’s northwest suburbs with a remarkable, superregional draw! Surrounded by an affluent population of 95,000+ with an average household income of $90,000+ within 3 miles.

    Combined Sales $3,843,478 Leases $5,668/$5,295/$4,944/$5,868 Asking $2,300,000

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  • Listing Update! Popular Neighborhood Pub w/Gaming Downtown Freeport, IL – Property Included

    Known For Their Excellent Food, Fantastic Drinks, Great Gaming, Fun Atmosphere, Outdoor Seating, Friendly Service & More

    Freeport , IL

    A favorite small-town pub located in historic downtown Freeport, offering a variety of local cheese, drafts, wine and cocktails along with a simple yet delicious menu of appetizers, burgers, wraps, sandwiches and soups, plus weekend/monthly specials. Happy hour. And in Nov started offering Sunday breakfast!

    Full-service bar. Dine-in or out and curbside pickup.

    Completely renovated in 2017. Fully stocked bar with 6 beers on tap. Cool wood floors, exposed ductwork, painted tin ceilings. Tvs to watch all the games. TouchTunes jukebox. Custom made shuffleboard. Private gaming area with 5 video gaming machines and ATM. Plus, ample seating – 12 at the bar and 48 at high and low top tables. As well as a fenced-in deck out front with rod iron furniture and umbrellas. And a small kitchen with a large flat-top grill and fryers (easy to manage).

    Established over 7 years. Independent – no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Absentee owned and operated. Sales up year after year!

    Keep the current concept or make it your own! If you have always wanted to own and operate your own bar, this is the perfect place for you!!

    Prime retail space in a striking two-story building in the heart of downtown Freeport. Ample parking in the public lot across the street. Also, perfectly situated right off Tutty’s Crossing Trailhead and the Jane Addams Trail, next to the Pecatonica River, making it a convenient stop before or after a bike, kayak or canoe trip.

    Sales $277,295 RET $2,000 Asking $259,000

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  • Sold! Very High-Volume Artisan Style Pizza & Italian Eatery Affluent Naperville, IL – Sales Over $3.2 Million

    Perfect For An Experienced Operator To Capitalize On Its Huge Sales Volume

    Chicago Western Suburb, IL

    A popular Italian eatery serving amazing traditional, Naples-inspired Italian dishes.  Specializing in authentic artisanal oak-fired oven pizzas and Detroit-style pan pizzas. Also, a variety of delicious pasta dishes, as well as outstanding appetizers, salads and desserts. Plus, exceptional craft beer, wine and signature cocktails.

    Full service. Lunch and dinner. Dine in, carryout, pickup and delivery. Toast in-house online ordering also available. Reservations through OpenTable.

    Full bar. Fantastic open kitchen with 2 phenomenal pizza ovens. Wonderful relaxed interior and exterior.  Awesome and unique outdoor dining options – summertime cabanas and wintertime igloos. Expansive seating areas both inside and out.

    Well established over 10 years. Independent – no royalty, ad or transfer fees. Currently absentee owned and operated. Incredible opportunity to increase net operating income with more oversight. Perfect for an experienced operator to capitalize on its huge sales volume!

    Prime corner retail space in a freestanding building in the heart of one of the most desirable suburban downtowns in Illinois. The destination of choice for shopping, dining and enjoying. It has the perfect blend of stores with local, regional and national boutiques and shops. Also, a great mix of over 40 restaurants, as well as over a dozen spas, hair & nail salons, numerous dental & health offices, plus financial services and more.

    This amazing downtown area also features free parking, lots of events and festivals throughout the year, plus it’s close to a river walk, lake, beach and various parks. Boasts year-round heavy foot and vehicle traffic!

    Perfectly situated in the 5th largest city in IL with a population of over 145,000. Is one of the most attractive suburban locations in the Chicago Metro area. An affluent western suburb named the wealthiest city in the Midwest and 11th in the nation, voted the 2nd best place to live in the U.S. Ranked among the nation’s safest cities, rated 1st on the list of best cities for early retirement and recently chosen as the most desirable place to live!

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  • Listing Update! Well-Established Frozen Yogurt Franchise Chicago Far South Suburb, IL – Turnkey

    Keep The Current Franchise Or Re-Brand

    Homewood, IL

    Delicious froyo with an abundance of toppings, including fresh fruits, nuts, cereal, candy, hot toppings and more. Offering low-fat, non-fat, no sugar added, non-dairy and gluten-free frozen yogurt options. Also, delicious smoothies. Many different flavors to choose from. 7 water-cooled Taylor Yogurt machines = 14 flavors daily. Boasts 85 rotating flavors and over 50 fun toppings.

    Simple operation – self serve. Dine-in, carryout, pickup and delivery through DoorDash, GrubHub and Uber Eats. Online ordering also available. Plus, a rewards program.
    Bright, cheerful interior. Very clean and well maintained. Well established frozen yogurt location for over 8 years. Absentee run. Keep the current franchise or re-brand!

    Prime retail space in the out lot of a popular shopping center anchored by Walgreens and Ace Hardware. Near a busy intersection with over 29,900 VPD. Close to a park, country club and schools. Also surrounded by a vast commercial and residential area. Area tenants include Big Lots, Dunkin, Domino’s, Jewel-Osco, Walt’s Food Center, Panera Bread, Subway, McDonald’s, Burger King, Bank of America, Edible Arrangements, Aurelio’s Pizza and more. Within 5 miles is a population of 196,521, 68,624 households and an estimated average household income of $74,886. A major suburb south of Chicago!

    Sales $327,000 Lease $5,437 Asking $89,000

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