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High-Volume Well-Established Hot Dog Joint Affluent Southwest Suburb of Chicago, IL – Over 40 Years!

Longtime Favorite - Staple In The Community - Beloved Institution - Local Treasure

Southwest Suburb of Chicago, IL

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Food Type: American, Beef/Burgers/Gyros/Hot Dog Joint, Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt/Gelato, Sandwich Shop

Service Type: Fast Food

Business Type: Independent

Sale Type: Business For Sale

Asking Price: $499,000

Gross Sales: $704,257

Net Operating Income: $219,415

Monthly Rent: $3,100

Lease Expiration: 2025

Lease Options: One 5-Year Option

Year Established: 1984

Owner Operated: Yes

Seller Financing: No

Summary:

Specializing in delicious Chicago-style Vienna hot dogs, Italian beef, grilled steakburgers and tasty sandwiches. Along with incredible sides. Plus, phenomenal house made Italian ice and fantastic frozen custard available in cups, cones, malts, shakes and floats.

Simple menu and operation - counter service. Dine-in, takeout, pickup and 3rd party delivery, plus catering. Online ordering also available.

Warm and welcoming interior. Large expansive windows. Ample booth seating. An old-school jukebox. Also, room to add an outdoor patio for additional seating.

Well established for over 40 years! Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Owner operated.

Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, please DO NOT talk to any of the owners, employees or patrons. If interested, contact EatZ for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Competition:

Famous for their Italian beefs, angus steakburgers, Vienna hotdogs, hand-battered chicken, house made soups, crinkle fries, Italian ice and frozen custard. The best fast-food in town, the western suburbs, Chicagoland…around!!!! Top notch. Everything made fresh with the highest-quality ingredients. Authentic homemade Italian ice made daily with real fruit. Family friendly. A well-oiled machine - always great food and service!

Growth and Expansion:

Longtime favorite. Staple in the community. Beloved institution in the neighborhood. Local treasure. Area gem. A real treat. The go-to spot for amazing Chicago-style classics. THE place for catering. Huge fans. Loyal customer base. Tons of regulars for generations. And customers come from near and far. Rave reviews. Highly rated & recommended, great name and reputation to continue to build upon for another 40 years!

Location:

Prime retail space in a single-story freestanding building. Boasts great signage, high visibility, easy access and ample parking.

Perfectly situated at the intersection of two main thoroughfares with high traffic counts. Also, surrounded by a vast residential area of homes (2nd most densely populated county in IL). Plus, close to many schools and parks!

County: DuPage

Facilities:

Lease Information: Leased space $3,100/mth gross. Current lease expires in 2025 with one 5-year option. Landlord open to more options.

Square Feet: 1,800.

Seating: 50 Inside & 18 Outside.

Days/Hrs of Operation: Mo-Sa 10:30a-8:30p (Closed Sundays).

Real Estate: Leased.

Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price (Valued at $150,000).

Value of Inventory: 6,000 (Not Included In Asking Price).

Number of Employees: 4 Full-Time.

Support/Training: Two weeks on-site comprehensive training.

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reason for Selling: Retiring.

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