High-Volume Long-Established Chicago-Style Fast-Food And BBQ Joint For Sale

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Lease Terms:

Lease Information: Leased space - cheap $3,851/mth gross. Current lease expires May 2030 with three 5-year options.

Lease Security Deposit: $3,851.

Location:

Prime Location

Strategically located in an established 41,529 sqft neighborhood shopping center in an affluent western suburb of Chicago, DuPage County.

Perfectly situated at the signalized intersection of 2 major commercial corridors with nearly 43,000 vehicles daily. The restaurant benefits from ample shared parking, excellent accessibility and a complementary mix of restaurants, specialty shops and service businesses including a Walgreens.

The shopping center also hosts longstanding seasonal community events, including a farmers market, creating opportunities for additional exposure and local promotions.

Nearby Traffic Generators

The surrounding market features established residential neighborhoods, strong household incomes and convenient access to larger surrounding communities. In addition to its proximity to major healthcare facilities, medical offices and government employment centers including Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, DuPage County government facilities and multiple other employers providing ample lunch, dinner and carryout customers. Plus, it's close to DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds which hosts year round events.

Strong Surrounding Demographics

Within 1/3/5 miles - population of 5,928 / 79,897 / 206,271; median household income of $149,697 / $103,164 / $101,659, respectively.

Premises Details:

Year Established: 1981 (Current Owners Jun 2024).

Seating: 100 Inside & 12 Outside.

Owners Role: Owner operated - active day-to-day.

Size in square feet:

2,275

Business Operation

Management type:

This business is owner operated.

Expansion Potential:

An established restaurant with decades of history, a recently renovated interior, extensive equipment and multiple avenues for future growth.

Attractive Opportunities For Continued Growth

• Promote BBQ specialties build greater awareness of the newer smokehouse menu, familystyle meals, combination platters & signature sandwiches
• Explore additional offerings consider expanded family meals, specials & additional beverage options
• Increase online sales further promote direct online ordering, delivery platforms, digital advertising & customer loyalty programs
• Expand catering target corporate offices, hospitals, medical facilities, schools, private parties & community events with trays/platters/group meals
• Community marketing capitalize on seasonal farmers market traffic, local events, neighborhood promotions & nearby employment centers
• Improve operating efficiencies an experienced handson operator may identify opportunities to optimize labor scheduling, food costs, purchasing & profitability

Competition / Market:

Decades Of Restaurant History & Customer Recognition

This established restaurant benefits from decades of neighborhood recognition, a loyal customer base and a differentiated menu combining authentic Chicago-style fast food with traditional smoked BBQ. Its broad selection appeals to local residents, nearby employees and customers seeking convenient, affordable meals.

The restaurant's long history, industry recognition, established online presence and diversified offerings provide meaningful advantages for an incoming owner.

Reasons for selling:

Other interests.

Trading hours:

Mo-Sa 10:30a-8p & Su 11a-8p

Employees:

7

Years established:

45 Years

Other Information

Support & training:

Negotiable

Financing available:

No.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$250,000 - included in the asking price

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