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Summary:

Excellent opportunity to acquire an established, independent pizzeria and authentic Italian carryout located in a desirable Western Suburb of Chicago in DuPage County. This popular neighborhood operation has developed a loyal following and outstanding online reputation for its high-quality pizza and authentic Italian cuisine.

Established in 2019 and under current ownership since 2023, this streamlined operation is designed around carryout, pickup and delivery with no dine-in seating or servers, keeping staffing requirements and operating complexity to a minimum. The business currently averages ~$7,500/wk in sales with abbreviated operating hours and being closed Mondays.

The business occupies 1,540 sqft in an established neighborhood shopping center with excellent accessibility and ample shared parking. The exceptionally affordable rent is only $2,603/mth including water, providing a remarkably low occupancy cost for a DuPage County food-service operation. The current lease runs through Aug 2030, with the landlord open to additional option periods.

The space features an efficient, fully equipped commercial kitchen specifically designed for a high-volume pizza and Italian carryout operation. The existing buildout and equipment provide a buyer with the opportunity to step into an operating restaurant without the substantial cost, permitting, construction and lengthy lead time associated with building a new food-service space from scratch.

The current business model is particularly attractive for an owner operator. A small, lean crew handles the operation without the expense and management demands of a traditional dining room or front-of-house service staff.

Unlike a franchise, this is a 100% independent operation with no royalties, franchise fees or corporate restrictions, providing the next owner with tremendous flexibility. A buyer can continue operating the established concept or potentially evolve the menu and operation to fit their own vision.

Offered as an asset sale, the transaction includes the established brand, recipes, goodwill, furniture, fixtures, equipment and existing lease.

If interested, please complete the short Contact Form on the right or email Ted Aretos at Ted@eatz-associates.com or call 815-761-8334 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Competition:

More than just a pizza shop - a popular neighborhood-pizzeria with authentic Italian food, reasonable prices, family orientation and made-from-scratch preparation. Plus, a significant catering program.

Has built an outstanding reputation for authentic Italian cuisine and quality ingredients with a strong emphasis on Chicago-style thin-crust pizza, homemade Italian-American food. The finest Sicilian style pizza, pasta specialties and sandwiches. Homemade recipes. Scratch-make sauces and pasta dishes. House made sausage. Only uses the freshest ingredients.

Stands out from other pizza operations with the depth of its menu and its “old-school Italian kitchen” feel. Hugely popular because it combines the broad “full Italian menu” customer appeal with the simplicity of carryout, pickup and delivery.

Growth and Expansion:

Local favorite. Neighborhood gem. Strong community presence. Loyal customer base. Solid repeat business. The “go-to” for catering.

A+ reviews. Rated 4.8 Slice, 4.7 DoorDash, 4.5 Google 4.4 Restaurantji and more. Highly rated and recommended, excellent reputation to continue to build upon.

Additional Growth & Expansion Opportunities
- Extend operating hours and open Mondays
- Boost digital marketing and social media presence
- Expand online ordering initiatives
- Continue to add 3rd party delivery platforms such as UberEats and GrubHub
- Increase local school, office and event partnerships
- Grow corporate and catering sales through ezCater

Location:

Prime retail space in an established neighborhood shopping center with easy access, excellent storefront exposure and ample shared parking, plus surrounded by a strong mix of residential neighborhoods, businesses, schools and major employment centers. Making its location especially well suited for this high-volume carryout and delivery operation!

The surrounding community provides an exceptional customer base of both residents and daytime employees. This desirable western suburb is home to ~40,000 residents and more than 1,000 businesses with an impressive 22M sqft of industrial space and 2M sqft of commercial space. Major area employers include Hearthside Food Solutions, FedEx Ground, FIC America, American Litho, Diamond Marketing Solutions, Graphic Packaging Intl, Tyndale House Publishers, Office Depot Distribution, Benjamin Moore and numerous manufacturing, distribution and corporate operations - creating substantial weekday employment and potential catering, lunch and delivery demand.

The location also benefits from convenient access to the area's extensive transportation network providing access to I-390, I-355 and the greater Chicagoland market.

Well positioned within an established suburban trade area offering the desirable combination of dense residential neighborhoods, a substantial daytime workforce and convenient regional accessibility - creating multiple revenue opportunities through carryout, delivery, family dining occasions, corporate orders and catering.

A difficult-to-replicate restaurant location with a built-in surrounding customer base and significant potential for continued growth!

County: DuPage

Facilities:

Lease Information: Leased space $2,603/mth gross (water also included). Current lease expires Aug 2030. Landlord open to additional option periods.

Square Feet: 1,540.

Seating: 0.

Days/Hrs of Operation: Tu-Th 3p-9p, Fr-Sa 1p-9p, Su 1p-8:30p (Closed Mondays).

Owners Role: Semi-absentee - had an operating partner.

Real Estate: Leased.

Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price (Valued At $75,000).

Value of Inventory: $5,000 (Not Included In Asking Price).

Number of Employees: 5.

Support/Training: Negotiable on-site comprehensive training.

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reason for Selling: Owner lost an operating partner and needs to focus attention on a separate, larger location.