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Summary:

A popular modern, fast-casual fried chicken wing restaurant specializing in bold, crispy chicken wings along with original housemade sauces, fresh cut fries and flavorful sides.

Menu Highlights
• Double-fried wings (bone-in & boneless)
• Housemade flavors
• Housemade sauces
• Fresh-cut fries
• Housemade sides
• Convenient bundles (for larger orders)

Simple operation - counter service. Dine-in, takeout, pickup and integrated 3rd party delivery, plus catering. Online ordering also available. Plus, a loyalty program.

Turnkey Operation
• Cool modern fast-casual build-out
• Fully equipped
• Well-maintained interior
• Custom systems in place to maximize efficiency and consistency
• Simple seating for dine-in customers + strong takeout/delivery business
• Kitchen designed for high-volume wing production
• Easy online ordering and delivery platform integration

Well established over 4 years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Consistent year over year growth. 2022-2025 sales up 17.2%. And well-positioned for continued growth. Recent 12-month net operating income $117,320!

Business Strengths
• A fresh, quick & high-quality alternative to both full-service/fast-food franchises
• Small footprint
• Streamlined menu and fast ticket times
• Strong margins on core products
• Takeout and delivery friendly (travels exceptionally well)
• Performs very well on 3rd-party delivery platforms
• Recognized by major publications and excellent online reviews
• Has built a loyal following that continues to grow
• Currently over 7,000 active subscribers in its loyalty program/email database
• Popular with students, workers, young professionals, families…everyone!
• High-growth category - fried chicken & wings is one of the fastest-growing QSR segments

Growth Opportunities
• Menu expansion (chicken tenders, sandwiches, salads, etc)
• Offer limited-time flavors and sauces
• Catering packages and party trays
• Local sports team/league and high school/university/college partnerships
• Additional delivery platform optimization
• Expanded digital marketing and social media
• Add local advertising

This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please email Tim Ryan at Tim@eatz-associates.com or call 847-343-1332 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Competition:

A chef-crafted fast-casual concept. Fast, fresh, flavorful, unique and craveable. Double-fried - crispier than traditional wings. Innovative bold flavors. Sauces made from scratch. Everything made fresh in-house with high-quality never-frozen ingredients.

Recognized by Patch, Urban Matter, Daily Herald, Chicago Food Magazine, Daytime Chicago, Chicago’s WGN 9 and the Chicago Tribune. Plus, rave reviews across major review platforms. Consistently rated “Best Wings” in the western suburbs. An incredible reputation to continue to build upon!

Growth and Expansion:

Community favorite. A “go-to” in the neighborhood and beyond. Patrons come from near and far. Area gem. Loyal and growing customer base. Impressive repeat business. Large and growing online presence.

The fast-casual industry and chicken wing market continue to grow. So does the demand for authentic flavorful experiences. Chicken wings are America’s favorite food and fried chicken restaurants are becoming very popular nationwide. An incredible opportunity to tap into one of the fastest-growing segments in the US quick-service restaurant market!

Location:

Prime retail space in a busy neighborhood strip center along with other popular tenants. Boasts great signage, excellent visibility, easy access and ample parking.

Well positioned on a main retail corridor featuring an outstanding mix of established regional/national retailers, service businesses, local bars/pubs/restaurants and other neighborhood anchors, plus a busy commuter artery connecting multiple western suburbs.

And perfectly situated just steps from a new rec center and youth baseball field. Plus, just minutes from one of the region’s most popular bike & walking trails and less than one mile from its bustling downtown and Metra station. As well as being close to a private university with over 3,500 students and within a short drive to a community college with over 20,000 students.

Also, surrounded by a dense residential area with 11,860 residents within a 1-mile radius, 110,594 within a 3-mile radius and 289,821 residents within a 5-mile radius. With strong average household incomes between $90,000 and $110,000.

Location Benefits
• Strong western Chicago suburban trade area - a suburban sweet spot!
• Excellent visibility along a major E-W thoroughfare
• And busy suburban corridor with over 26,000 vehicles per day
• Steady daily customers from: major community recreation center, youth baseball complex, popular regional bike & walking trail, downtown amenities, schools
• Excellent demographics
• Dense surrounding residential neighborhoods
• Strong household incomes
• In close proximity to other western suburbs also with strong disposable income
• Easy access and ample parking
• Consistent dine-in, takeout and delivery demand (daytime & evening + weekday & weekend)
• High repeat business
• Heavy takeout and delivery trade area

County: DuPage

Facilities:

Lease Information: Leased space $2,490/mth gross. Current lease expires Sep 2029.

Square Feet: 1,280.

Seating: 11 Inside.

Days/Hrs of Operation: We-Th 11a-10p, Fr-Sa 11a-11p, Su 11a-10p, Mo 4p-10p (Closed Tuesdays).

Owners Role: Semi-active.

Real Estate: Leased.

Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price (Valued at $100,000).

Value of Inventory: $12,000 (Not Included In Asking Price).

Number of Employees: 6.

Support/Training: Open to discuss.

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reason for Selling: Other interests.