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Summary:

Well known for its classic thin, double-dough, pan and stuffed pizzas plus a deep Italian menu.

Features a broad, family-friendly menu built around “old world” Italian recipes – including specialty pizzas, calzones, pastas, ribs, chicken, seafood, burgers, hot & cold sandwiches, salads, appetizers and desserts, as well as gluten-free options. Along with a full line of fountain beverages complemented by beer and wine.

Simple operation - counter service. Dine-in and carryout, plus robust off-premise business through pickup, delivery and catering. Online ordering also available via their own site and a Slice-powered ordering platform, helping drive repeat orders and capture customers who prefer to order from their phones.

This casual pizzeria occupies an inviting storefront with large front windows, great signage and a small outdoor seating area at the entry – excellent for both curb appeal and brand visibility. Inside, guests find a warm and inviting dining room with a mix of tables and booths, brick accents and decorative wall niches that create a cozy, Italian-inspired atmosphere appropriate for families, groups and date-night dinners.

Its efficient layout is supported by a fully equipped kitchen designed for volume pizza production and a diversified menu. The kitchen is complete with well-maintained commercial equipment including a 12ft hood, 3 Bakers Pride pizza deck ovens, 6-burner stove w/oven, 3ft char grill, 2 fryers, 2 steam tables, convection oven, salamander, pizza warmer, meat slicer, dough mixer & sheeter, shake machine, 2-door refrigerated pizza table, 2-door refrigerated sandwich prep table, 3 display coolers, walk-in cooler, reach-in freezer, lemon ice freezer, ice machine, POS system, camera system and more.

In addition to a defined front-of-house counter area for walk-in ordering and carryout. And a separate gaming zone with 6 video gaming machines which creates a clear distinction between family dining and adult gaming while maximizing use of the floor plan. 2024 gaming revenue (location’s take) ~$76,000. 2025 gaming revenue on pace with 2024!

Ample shared parking in the surrounding center makes it easy for dine-in guests, gamers, third-party drivers and catering pickups, which is especially important during peak evening and weekend periods.

Well established over 23 years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included, but no financials. Absentee owned and operated.

Keep the current concept or bring your own!

Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please complete the short Contact Form on the right or email Brian O'Kelly at Brian@eatz-associates.com or call 847-579-9641 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Competition:

A popular local spot celebrated for its delicious pizzas & Italian dishes. Stands out for its multiple crust styles, broad menu, gluten-free options & well established reputation. Also, a popular place to hit the jackpot!

Plus, strategically located along 1 of this affluent western suburb’s highest-traffic commercial corridors. In a strong suburban trade area with excellent demographics, traffic & co-tenancy. Enjoys exceptional visibility & continuous consumer activity. Benefits from year-round exposure to families, commuters, shoppers & workers!

Growth and Expansion:

Local favorite. An institution in the neighborhood. Staple in the community. 23yrs of proven success. Enjoys strong loyalty, repeat customers & consistent demand driven by surrounding residential density & major commercial anchors.

Also, its gaming/alcohol service continue into the night after the kitchen closes, adding an additional revenue stream & expanding its customer base.

Highly rated & recommended, solid reputation to continue to build upon. Plus, its rapidly growing population further strengthens its customer base & growth trajectory!

Location:

Prime retail space in a busy mixed-use plaza. Surrounded by banking, grocery, service businesses, other quick service restaurants and national retailers including Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Jewel-Osco, Hobby Lobby, Home Depot, Kohl’s, Meijer, Target, Walmart and more. This concentration of services, shopping and daily-needs traffic keeps the area active from morning through late evening and feeds a steady stream of potential customers!

And perfectly situated at a major intersection in the heart of this dense retail corridor with over 30,000 vehicles per day providing excellent exposure for both dine-in and delivery.

Plus, ideally located in one of the fastest-growing communities in Illinois, with an estimated 2023 village population of about 37,000 and a median household income around $120,000. Within a 5-mile radius, the population exceeds 100,000 residents with a median household income of roughly $103,000, reflecting a large, affluent customer base ideal for family dining, take-out, delivery and gaming.

County: Kendall

Facilities:

Lease Information: Leased space $4,000/mth gross (water also included). Current lease expires Oct 2028. Landlord willing to add an option.

Square Feet: 2,000.

Seating: 48 Inside (Room To Add Tables Outside).

Days/Hrs of Operation: Mo-Th 11a-8:30p, Fr-Sa 11a-9:30p, Su 12n-8:30p (Gaming & Alcohol Till 1a Daily).

Owners Role: Absentee owned and operated.

Real Estate: Leased.

Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price (Valued at $125,000).

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

Number of Employees: 4.

Support/Training: Negotiable on-site comprehensive training.

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reason for Selling: Retiring.