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Summary:

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly successful, beautifully appointed breakfast & lunch restaurant that has become a favorite destination throughout one of Chicago's fastest-growing northwest suburban communities.

This well-established independent concept has built a loyal following by combining elevated breakfast classics, creative brunch specialties, premium beverages, fresh ingredients, exceptional presentation and excellent customer service in a warm, contemporary setting.

The restaurant has earned an outstanding reputation by elevating the traditional breakfast experience with an extensive menu of chef-inspired specialties. Every menu category has been thoughtfully developed to appeal to families, professionals, retirees, brunch enthusiasts and health-conscious diners alike, creating broad demographic appeal and exceptional repeat business.

The restaurant further distinguishes itself apart from traditional pancake houses with its elevated beverage program. Guests enjoy a full selection of fresh-pressed juices, handcrafted smoothies, premium espresso & coffees beverages, seasonal drinks and a brunch cocktail program featuring mimosas, Bloody Marys and other guest favorites. These higher-margin beverage offerings enhance the overall guest experience while contributing to strong avg ticket values and increased profitability.

Its beautifully appointed interior offers a bright, contemporary atmosphere with stylish farmhouse-inspired finishes, attractive décor, comfortable seating and an inviting ambiance. The spacious dining room comfortably accommodates both everyday dining and busy weekend brunch crowds, while a dedicated private dining room provides an ideal setting for meetings, gatherings and other special occasions, creating additional revenue opportunities throughout the year.

Further enhancing the business is a separate licensed video gaming lounge that provides an additional recurring revenue stream and further diversifies the operation.

The business enjoys multiple established revenue streams, including dine-in, carryout, online ordering, catering, private events and video gaming. And proven operational systems are already in place, allowing for a smooth transition to new ownership.

This offering is presented as an asset sale which includes the furniture, fixtures & equipment, leasehold improvements and goodwill. Due to the seller's recent acquisition of the business, financial history under the current ownership is not available.

The business currently operates under an established trade name. Buyers may continue operating under the existing name through a separate licensing agreement or rebrand and operate under a new name, providing maximum flexibility.

Ideal for an owner-operator, experienced restaurateur, hospitality group or investor. Opportunities to acquire restaurants of this caliber with such a recognizable local following rarely become available!

This is a HIGHLY confidential listing. 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:

This highly successful well-established restaurant has become a favorite for everyday breakfasts, weekend brunches, family gatherings, celebrations and casual business meetings.

Business Advantages

- One of the area's premier breakfast, lunch & brunch destinations
- Established & highly recognizable
- Strong curb appeal & inviting interior
- Beautifully designed & built-out
- Fully equipped w/quality FF&E
- Built for high-volumes
- Dedicated private dining room
- Proven systems already in place
- Diverse menu w/broad appeal
- Premium beverage program
- Attractive avg check driven by specialty menu & beverages offerings
- Additional revenue generated through gaming
- Multiple revenue streams
- Outstanding local & online reputation
- Loyal customer base w/exceptional repeat business
- Turnkey - allowing a buyer to begin operating immediately
- Flexible branding opportunity - continue operating under its established trade name or a new name
- Tremendous long-term growth potential

Growth and Expansion:

Although already highly successful, numerous opportunities exist for a new owner to further increase sales and profitability.

Additional Growth Opportunities

- Extend operating hours
- Continue introducing seasonal menu features & limited-time promotions
- Increase alcohol sales where permitted
- Enhance gaming by adding another machine & extending gaming hours
- Increase private event bookings by promoting private party/meeting facilities
- Expand its already successful catering services
- Further expand the profitable brunch cocktail program
- Introduce loyalty & rewards programs
- Increase digital marketing, email marketing & social media engagement
- Develop additional online ordering
- Expand branded retail merchandise, coffee, specialty syrups, pancake mixes or signature products
- Partner with nearby hotels, employers & community groups
- Increase community involvement

Location:

Prime retail space in a busy strip center along with many other popular tenants along a main thoroughfare with over 28,000 vehicles per day in a growing area of over 143,000 residents within a 5-mile radius.

Strategically positioned along one of the northwest suburbs' busiest commercial corridors, the restaurant benefits from outstanding visibility, convenient access, abundant parking and continuous exposure to significant daily traffic.

Also, surrounded by an excellent mix of major retailers, offices, businesses, healthcare providers, recreational facilities, schools and dense residential neighborhoods that generate consistent customer traffic throughout the week.

This premium location is further strengthened by its proximity to a transformational redevelopment of a former mall into a vibrant mixed-use destination featuring additional residential, retail, dining, entertainment, hospitality and public gathering spaces.

It is also just minutes from a thriving downtown district, well known for its award-winning restaurants, breweries, boutiques, Fox River attractions, festivals and year-round community events.

Location Highlights

- A popular destination for local residents & visitors
- Boasts outstanding visibility, excellent frontage, easy ingress/egress & abundant parking
- Along one of the northwest suburbs' busiest commercial corridors w/28,000 VPD
- Within a well-established retail & dining corridor w/numerous traffic generators
- Near a 100-acre redevelopment site, a transformational mixed-use project
- Close to the Fox River
- Minutes from a vibrant downtown district
- Surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods w/strong household incomes
- Convenient access from multiple high traffic routes
- In one of the northwest suburbs' most established & continuously growing trade areas
- Enjoys an excellent daytime population
- Benefits from continued residential & commercial investment

County: Kane

Facilities:

Leased space - cheap $5,818/mth gross. Current lease expires Mar 2027 with two 5-year options.

Square Feet: 5,700.

Seating: 288 (128 Main Dining Area + 100 Private Room).

Days/Hrs of Operation: Mo-Fr 7a-2p & Sa-Su 7a-3p (Also “Off Hours” Gaming 3p-10p).

Owners Role: Absentee owner - well-trained staff in place.

Real Estate: Leased.

Value of FF&E: $200,000 (Included In Asking Price).

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

Number of Employees: 6.

Support/Training: One week on-site comprehensive training.

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reason for Selling: Needs to focus on other businesses.