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High-Volume Long-Established 5,000 SqFt Restaurant w/Liquor License!
High-Volume Long-Established 5,000 SqFt Restaurant w/Liquor License Northwest Suburb of Chicago - Premier O’Hare Hospitality Corridor! "Over 40 Years At The Intersection Of A Major E-W Arterial/Thoroughfare/I-294 Interchange Adjacent Major Hotels, Corp Offices & Entertainment" A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, 5,000 sqft freestanding restaurant in one of the strongest hospitality corridors in the northwest suburbs. Offering a diverse menu of hearty breakfast options including buttermilk pancakes, crepes, French toast, waffles, benedicts, omelets, skillets, scramblers and other classic egg dishes. As well as a variety of delicious lunch and dinner items such as salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, melts, clubs, quesadillas, stir frys, pasta, platters, entrees and more. Along with coffee, juices, smoothies, beverages and shakes. Plus, beer, wine and cocktails. And a kids’ menu. Full-service restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine-in, carryout, pickup and 3rd party delivery, plus, catering. Online ordering is also available through their own website. And dining rooms available for business meetings and private events. Warm and welcoming interior. Well laid-out front and back of house. Hostess stand with wait area. Small bar with seating (full liquor license). Three spacious dining rooms with substantial seating at both booths and tables, plus counter seating. Along with a server prep station, prep kitchen and a large fully equipped commercial kitchen set up for high volumes. Established over 40 years! Current owner over 13 years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included. No financials. Family owned and operated - general manager. 2025 sales over $1 million! Keep the current concept, a similar concept or bring your own to this ideal location. Has a strong foundation to either continue with current operations or transform to a completely different restaurant concept. Can keep the name or rebrand entirely. Its infrastructure, kitchen buildout, seating capacity and strategic location create a powerful foundation for a new operator! Prime corner retail space in a one-story freestanding building with great signage, high visibility, easy access and ample parking. Perfectly situated adjacent to a newly renovated hotel at the intersection of a major east-west arterial and major thoroughfare, also at a major I-294 interchange with high traffic counts. Just minutes from Chicago O-Hare International Airport. And minutes from the largest indoor entertainment facility in Chicagoland - a 18,000 seat venue which hosts various sporting events, family shows and concerts throughout the year! Strategically positioned near many hotels and corporate offices. Also, close to a large industrial park. In addition to several schools. Plus, surrounded by a vast and dense residential area of homes. Ideally located in a highly desirable northwest suburb with a great mix of industries including corporate headquarters, professional services, industrial, manufacturing and retail centers as well as excellent schools, parks and recreational facilities. An attractive place to work and live for families, professionals and retirees! 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 email Ted Aretos at [email protected] or call 815-761-8334 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
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Turnkey 2,941 SqFt Restaurant w/Bar & Gaming - Recently Renovated!
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a recently renovated, fully equipped/operating restaurant & bar strategically located in one of the strongest retail trade areas in the far NW suburbs. This is an asset sale, making it especially attractive for an experienced owner-operator/restaurateur/multi-unit groups/gaming operators looking to expand, franchisee seeking a 2nd-generation location or entrepreneur wanting to introduce an entirely new concept. The existing Italian restaurant, pizzeria & bar concept can potentially be continued or the versatile buildout could be converted to a variety of restaurant uses including any full-service restaurant, bar & grill, sports bar or converted to a fast-casual, QSR, franchise, delivery/carryout-focused operation or other compatible food/beverage concepts. One of the property's strongest selling points is its 2025 renovation, offering a buyer the opportunity to step into a finished, permitted & operational restaurant at a fraction of the time/investment typically required to develop a comparable location from the ground up. Rather than taking on the expense, uncertainty & lengthy timeline associated with designing, permitting and constructing a restaurant from an empty shell, a buyer can acquire an established restaurant space w/the major infrastructure, kitchen equipment, dining room, bar, furnishings & operating systems already in place. Another major advantage is the ability to operate not only as a restaurant but also as a bar & gaming establishment. The current premises are licensed for on-premise liquor service & have live video gaming operating in a dedicated front-of-house area. Prime retail space in an established strip center w/great signage, high visibility, easy access, ample parking & complementary tenants. Perfectly situated along a heavily traveled thoroughfare w/20,000+VPD with convenient access from surrounding communities throughout McHenry/Kane counties. And just off one of THE premier retail corridors in Chicago's far NW suburbs benefiting from one of the region's strongest concentrations of shopping, dining, healthcare & commercial activity as well as an affluent, established residential population that surrounds it. This nearby regional retail corridor contains more than 3M sqft of retail space & maintains a commercial vacancy rate below 5%. A premier shopping, dining & entertainment destination with traffic approaching 50,000 VPD. Also, just minutes from one of the area's dominant lifestyle shopping destinations, a 548,000+ sqft dual-grocery-anchored regional center featuring Trader Joe's, The Fresh Market, Nordstrom Rack, Dick's Sporting Goods & numerous additional national retailers/restaurants. That center alone serves a primary trade area of more than 390,000 residents, demonstrating the considerable regional draw surrounding this restaurant location. Plus, the immediate corridor benefits from an unusually strong mix of national retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, entertainment, service businesses, healthcare facilities & corp employment that generate traffic throughout the day, evenings & weekends. Other nearby retail giants include Costco, Home Depot, Jewel-Osco, Kohl's, Lowe's, Meijer, Target, Walmart & numerous other national brands. And the surrounding market offers demographics particularly well suited to restaurant operations. The restaurant's immediate postal trade area contains ~31,959 residents & 11,639 households, w/an avg household income approaching $149,000. The broader regional retail corridor draws from nearly 400,000 residents w/avg household incomes exceeding $126,000 throughout the trade area. This combination of substantial retail traffic & a large regional customer base w/strong household incomes, established owner-occupied neighborhoods & families, provides an attractive foundation for dine-in, carryout, delivery, catering & bar-focused restaurant concepts. Listed By Pat Mahoney at EatZ & Associates
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Long-Established 5,200 SqFt Freestanding Restaurant Lakemoor, IL!
Long-Established 5,200 SqFt Freestanding Restaurant Lakemoor, IL - For Lease! "Equipped - Recently Remodeled - 80 Seats + Fenced-In Patio - 40 Parking Spaces - On Rand Rd (Route 120) With 22,000 VPD" Rare opportunity to lease a built-out and equipped freestanding restaurant along heavily traveled Route 120 in the growing Lakemoor/McHenry County market. Skip the substantial time, cost and uncertainty associated with converting raw retail space into a restaurant! This 5,200 sqft freestanding restaurant is already configured for foodservice use and offers an existing commercial kitchen with a large exhaust hood & walk-in cooler, dining room furniture, fenced-in patio, prominent signage and 40 parking spaces. The property is immediately available for a new tenant, creating an outstanding opportunity for an experienced independent operator, growing restaurant group or established concept looking to enter or expand within the northwest suburban market. Property Highlights: - 5,200 sqft freestanding restaurant - On 0.74 acres - Highly visible location on Rand Rd (Route 120) - Commercial zoning - Interior beautifully remodeled in 2023 - 80 indoor seats (multiple dining areas) - Fenced-in patio providing additional dining/entertainment potential - 40 parking spaces - Existing illuminated pylon signage - Established restaurant location with 4 decades of foodservice history - Can add Liquor & video gaming - Recently operated as Lakemoor Diner - Previously home to the well-known Le Vichyssois, which operated at the location for 38 years - Existing landlord-owned restaurant equipment is available for tenant's use - Landlord is willing to paint the building exterior in the tenant's choice of color, providing a new operator the opportunity to create its own identity & branding One of the property's greatest advantages is its existing restaurant infrastructure. Rather than starting with an empty commercial shell and investing heavily in kitchen improvements, ventilation, refrigeration, plumbing, dining furniture and related restaurant infrastructure, a new tenant can capitalize on an already established foodservice facility. Existing FF&E: - 12-ft commercial hood w/Ansul fire-suppression system - Double-stack convection oven - 2-door tabletop cooler - 3-door/2-drawer cooler - Walk-in cooler - Stainless-steel prep tables - Vegetable/prep sink - Three-compartment sink - Dining room tables & chairs - Existing restaurant fixtures & infrastructure For a restaurant operator comparing this opportunity w/constructing a new restaurant from raw retail space, the combination of an existing commercial kitchen, hood system, refrigeration, dining area, furniture, patio, parking and signage can represent significant potential savings in both startup capital and opening time. Bring your concept here! Prime retail space in a one-story freestanding restaurant building. Boasts great signage, high visibility, ample parking and strong vehicle traffic. Strategically positioned directly along Rand Rd (Route 120) in Lakemoor, the property benefits from exposure to one of the area's principal east-west commercial corridors. Route 120 connects the property with surrounding communities including McHenry, Volo, Fox Lake, Wauconda, Round Lake and the greater Chain O'Lakes area, creating the potential to draw customers from well beyond Lakemoor itself. The property is just two miles west of the major Route 120 & Route 12 commercial intersection, one of the area's primary retail nodes. That intersection has grown substantially w/major retail and restaurant development anchored by Woodman's Food Market and an expanding collection of national & regional concepts. Plus, Lakemoor continues to actively encourage commercial development along Route 120, with the Village identifying the corridor as an important commercial & development area serving a growing northwest suburban population. Listed By Pat Mahoney at EatZ & Associates / EatZ Real Estate Group LLC
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High-Volume Crumbl Far Northwest Suburb - Sales Over $900,000!
High-Volume Crumbl Far Northwest Suburb of Chicago, IL - Sales Over $900,000! "Your Chance To Be Part Of The Crumbl Empire" Incredible opportunity to become part of America’s fastest growing dessert franchise. One that has revolutionized the industry and dominated the dessert market with its unprecedented success. Delicious, unique and tech driven! A beloved concept offering the freshest and finest gourmet desserts. Each week, their menu rotates to give customers 4 new flavors to experience along with their 4 classic flavors. Crumbl’s rotating menu features 200+ cookies, cakes, brownies, pies and desserts of all kinds. These incredible desserts rotate weekly and keep customers coming back every week to try new ones and to stock up on their favorites. Every dessert is made in an open-concept kitchen that allows customers to view the entire dessert-making process. Their modern, in-store experience is unique to Crumbl and why customers come back to experience again and again. And Crumbl’s decadent desserts wouldn’t be complete without their iconic pink packaging. Crumbl’s boxes are designed to perfectly fit each Crumbl dessert side-by-side, whether in a 4, 6 or 12-pack box. The unique shape along with the brand’s signature pink coloring make it recognizable and perfect for posting on social media! Additionally, their social-first design drives digital orders. Weekly flavor drops on YouTube and social media. Catering inspiration on Pinterest. 10.6M followers on TikTok, 6.3M followers on Instagram, 4M on Facebook and 1.4M on X. From celebrities, to influencers, to friends and family, their cookies get rave reviews. Has also been featured on CNBC, Good Morning America, Forbes, Mashed, Modern Retail, QSR and much more. Crumbl also considers itself a dessert tech company, priding itself not only on their gourmet desserts but also on using cutting-edge technology including Crumbl’s award-winning best-in-class app to gather consumer data, syndicate information and streamline the ordering process for customers. And their rotating weekly menu plays a key role in generating excitement about new & returning recipes, which continually bring past customers back into the store (or purchasing online for delivery). Plus, every Crumbl operation is also backed by a slick, smooth tech system that allows for a faster process and smoother experience for each customer. But that's not all. Crumbl's proven marketing strategies, social media presence, digital initiatives and local community engagement, continue to drive growth and success. And exclusive territory rights provide each owner with a protected market! Simple operation - no seating. Takeout, curbside pickup or delivery, plus catering and nationwide shipping. Online, app and phone ordering available. In addition to a mailing list for promotions, flavor drops and special offers. As well as a loyalty program, birthday club and gift cards. Plus, Crumbl now offers mini desserts, smaller versions of their weekly lineup which have become very popular! Prime retail space in a busy 370,000 sqft dominant retail center along with many national brands including Binny’s Beverage Depot, Famous Footwear, Five Below, Kohl’s, Planet Fitness, Target and more. Perfectly situated in the heart of this thriving northwest suburb’s main retail trade area. On its major route running through town lined with restaurants, retailers, services and car dealerships. Plus, over 27,000 vehicles per day. And a dense population of over 123,000 residents within a 5-mile radius! Optimally located in the largest suburb in McHenry County ~50 miles northwest of Chicago. A modern-day city that still retains its small-town charm. A great place to visit, dine, shop, play, live and enjoy all of its amenities which also includes a lake, golf course, recreation area, parks and wonderful schools. Listed By Tim Ryan at EatZ & Associates
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22+Yr Sushi Destination On Andersonville's Clark St-Sales Over $879k!
High-Volume 22+Year Sushi Destination On Andersonville's Vibrant Clark St - Sales Over $879,000! "An Andersonville Favorite With Cash Flow Over $137,000 & Priced To Sell At $199,000" Exceptional opportunity to acquire Tanoshii Andersonville, a long-estab, full-service Japanese & sushi restaurant prominently located in the heart of Chicago's highly desirable Andersonville neighborhood. Tanoshii has operated at this location since 2004, giving a new owner the benefit of more than 2 decades of operating history, neighborhood recognition & an estab customer base. Your chance to acquire an estab restaurant operation w/a recognizable name, estab menu, online ordering infrastructure, catering business & loyal customers. Perfectly situated on highly-visible Clark St in Andersonville’s Business District, 1 of Chicago's premier neighborhood dining & shopping districts. Established Concept & Diverse Menu Tanoshii has developed its identity around creative, chef-driven Japanese cuisine, combining traditional sushi & sashimi w/inventive signature rolls & an approachable omakase/chef's-choice experience. The current menu offers an extensive selection of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, specialty rolls, appetizers, tempura, udon, kitchen entrées & hibachi. Along w/an extensive collection of specialty creations. The restaurant's omakase concept allows guests to communicate dietary restrictions & preferred spice level & then leave the selections to the chef. That broad menu provides several revenue channels & allows Tanoshii to appeal to serious sushi diners as well as customers seeking cooked Japanese dishes, vegetarian selections in addition to hibachi for lunch, takeout & delivery. Plus, the restaurant already has direct online ordering through Toast, along with 3rd-party delivery, providing an incoming owner w/established off-premise sales channels. Strong Reputation & Established Customer Following Tanoshii has a substantial history in Chicago's restaurant market. OpenTable currently identifies the restaurant as a neighborhood gem w/a 4.9 rating. The restaurant has also received recognition from Chicago dining media. The Infatuation has described the Andersonville restaurant as a casual neighborhood destination offering quality sushi in a relaxed environment. That longevity & recognition would be difficult & expensive for a new restaurant concept to replicate. Turnkey Operation Giving a buyer the opportunity to step into an established operating restaurant rather than undertake the substantial cost, delays & risks associated w/developing a restaurant from a raw commercial space. Premier Location Prime retail space on N Clark St in the heart of Andersonville, surrounded by one of Chicago's most distinctive collections of independent restaurants, bars, entertainment venues & specialty retailers. Choose Chicago recently named N Clark St in Andersonville the city's "Shop Local Capital" in its 2026 guide to Chicago's best shopping streets, specifically highlighting the corridor's combination of independent businesses w/its lively restaurant & bar scene. Andersonville's commercial district is specifically built around locally owned independent businesses, which gives an established independent restaurant such as Tanoshii an especially good fit w/the surrounding neighborhood. The location also benefits from a dense surrounding residential population combined w/destination customers coming to Andersonville specifically to experience the neighborhood. Built-In Neighborhood Events & Customer Traffic Another significant advantage is Andersonville's exceptionally active calendar of neighborhood events. The district hosts Restaurant Week, wine walks, sidewalk sales, weekly farmers markets, holiday events & other promotions throughout the year. And most importantly Andersonville Midsommarfest, the neighborhood's signature annual street festival which brings together more than 80k people. Listed by Tim Ryan at EatZ & Associates
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Established Crumbl Far Northwest Suburb of Chicago - Asking $39,000!
Established Crumbl Far Northwest Suburb of Chicago, IL - Asking $39,000! "Turnkey Location In A Thriving 225,000 SqFt Open-Air Neighborhood Shopping Center" An exceptional asset sale opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, beautifully built-out Crumbl bakery in a highly desirable far northwest suburb of Chicago in Lake County, Illinois! Exceptional Opportunity Priced at just $39,000, this opportunity offers tremendous value for a qualified buyer looking to enter the booming gourmet dessert industry without the substantial expense, construction delays and challenges of building a new bakery from scratch. Established in 2023, this modern bakery features Crumbl's signature open-concept kitchen, contemporary design and specialized commercial baking equipment. The thoughtfully designed layout allows customers to watch desserts being prepared fresh daily, creating an engaging experience while supporting an efficient takeout and delivery operation. An excellent opportunity for a qualified franchise buyer to take over an existing Crumbl location. Turnkey Build-Out & Impressive Assets - A fully built-out bakery for substantially less than the cost of new development - Valuable commercial bakery equipment, fixtures, furnishings & existing improvements - Modern bakery with an attractive retail storefront & customer-facing open kitchen - Functional layout designed for dessert production, order fulfillment, pickup & delivery - Streamlined quick-service model - Established infrastructure supporting walk-in purchases, online ordering, 3rd-party delivery & catering - Bakery personnel in place - In a major neighborhood shopping center surrounded by national retailers & complementary businesses - The Crumbl Advantage Crumbl is one of America's most recognizable gourmet dessert franchise brands, known for its oversized cookies, rotating weekly flavors, signature pink boxes & enormous social media following. The brand continues evolving beyond cookies with cakes, brownies, pies, cheesecakes, mini desserts, specialty beverages and limited-time collaborations. Its technology-driven model incorporates online/app ordering, pickup, delivery, catering, digital promotions, gift cards and loyalty programs. Qualified buyers benefit from an established national brand, corporate marketing, operational systems, recipes and training rather than creating an independent bakery concept from scratch. Prime retail space in a thriving 225,000 sqft open-air neighborhood shopping center featuring a dynamic mix of grocery, discount retail, specialty shopping, personal services, restaurants and other popular businesses. Hosts several large anchors including Dollar Tree, Grand Appliance & TV, Office Max, TJMaxx, Petco, Trader Joes along with many popular eating & drinking establishments. Plus, ample parking with almost 1,000 parking spaces. The center's diverse tenant mix generates recurring shopping trips and provides excellent opportunities for impulse dessert purchases, convenient pickup orders and complementary customer traffic. Strategically located at one of the busiest intersections in Lake County. On the corner of two heavily traveled regional thoroughfares with over 53,000 cars passing by daily along with many national retailers and grocery shopping destinations nearby. And well positioned within one of the area's major retail and commercial corridors surrounded by established residential neighborhoods, families, schools and businesses, this bakery benefits from an outstanding combination of residential density, shopping activity, national retail anchors and convenient accessibility. Ideally located in a sought-after northwest suburb that has been named the number one place in IL for young families. Also named as 1 of the top 100 "Best Places to Raise Your Family" by Frommer's and as 1 of the "Top 25 Places to Live in the Country" by U.S. News. Listed by Tim Ryan at EatZ & Associates
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Established Crumbl North Shore Suburb of Chicago, IL - Asking $39,000!
Established Crumbl North Shore Suburb of Chicago, IL - Asking $39,000! "Turnkey Location In A Premier North Shore Shopping Destination" Acquire a fully built-out, equipped and operating Crumbl gourmet dessert bakery in an affluent North Shore suburb of Chicago, Cook County, for a fraction of the cost of opening a new location! Established in 2022, this modern bakery features Crumbl's signature open-concept kitchen, attractive retail storefront, specialized baking equipment and established operating infrastructure. Incredible Opportunity - Just $39,000 An exceptional opportunity for an experienced franchisee, hands-on owner/operator or qualified entrepreneur to acquire an existing bakery without the substantial construction costs, equipment purchases and lengthy development process associated with a new store. Turnkey Build-Out & Impressive Assets - Existing bakery infrastructure, utilities & specialized improvements - Modern retail bakery with professional build-out - Signature open-concept kitchen showcasing the baking process - Commercial baking, mixing, refrigeration & food preparation equipment - Attractive customer ordering/pickup area - Streamlined takeout operation The Crumbl Advantage Crumbl is one of America's most recognizable gourmet dessert franchise brands, known for its oversized cookies, rotating weekly flavors, signature pink boxes & enormous social media following. The brand continues evolving beyond cookies with cakes, brownies, pies, cheesecakes, mini desserts, specialty beverages and limited-time collaborations. Its technology-driven model incorporates online/app ordering, pickup, delivery, catering, digital promotions, gift cards and loyalty programs. Qualified buyers benefit from an established national brand, corporate marketing, operational systems, recipes and training rather than creating an independent bakery concept from scratch. Premier North Shore Retail Location Prime retail space in a bustling 400,000 sqft shopping destination along with top-tier anchors. This popular center incorporates lifestyle, retail, wellness and eating & drinking tenants for everyday allure including CVS, Epic Burger, HomeGoods, Lowe’s, Potbelly, REI, Starbucks, Sweetgreen’s, Ulta, Whole Foods Market and more. Boasts over 3.1 million annual visits each year! And is perfectly situated at the intersection of 2 major thoroughfares with over 35,000 vehicles per day. Ideally located in an exceptionally affluent, densely populated trade area with substantial consumer spending power and a strong mix of families, professionals, employees and visitors. Surrounded by a population of over 72,000 with an avg household income of $280,000 and avg home value ~$840,000 within 3 miles. And a daytime population of more than 106,000! This is a HIGHLY confidential listing If interested, please email Tim Ryan at [email protected] or call 847-343-1332 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
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Exceptional Turnkey Restaurant & Bar - Historic Downtown Sycamore, IL
An exceptional opportunity to own or lease a beautifully renovated, fully equipped restaurant & bar in the heart of Historic Downtown Sycamore, DeKalb County! Situated on highly visible State St (Route 64), just 1 block from the DeKalb County Courthouse, this freestanding property offers an outstanding combination of location, extensive improvements, valuable equipment & flexibility. Originally built in 1930, the property underwent a substantial renovation in 2021–2022, including doubling the commercial kitchen's size. 3 Options To Acquire This Impressive Restaurant & Bar 1. Buy The Property – $850,000; freestanding building w/FF&E included 2. Buy The Business Assets – $75,000; FF&E, build-out, trade name & goodwill, plus new $6,000/mth lease 3. Lease Fully Equipped – $6,000/mth; modified gross lease with restaurant/bar equipment included; terms negotiable Impressive Build-out & Key Features Estimated comparable replacement cost of $250,000–$400,000! Avoid substantial construction expenses & lengthy build-out timelines. • ~3,221 sqft building area (subject to verification) + basement storage • Extensively renovated 2021–22 w/expanded commercial kitchen • Attractive w/exposed brick, wood floors, contemporary finishes & low/high-top/bar seating • Impressive full-service bar w/extensive liquor display & TVs • 24 rotating draft beer taps w/Micro Matic system • 2 walk-in coolers – dedicated beer walk-in & produce walk-in • 3 pizza ovens – 1 wood-fired + 2 Pizza Group D32E electric deck ovens • Commercial exhaust hood • Mixer, dough roller, fryers, heated holding cabinet & more • Multiple reach-in refrigerators, bar coolers & prep equipment • Valuable basement storage & existing restaurant infrastructure Keep The Concept Or Bring Your Own Currently operating as an independent pizza tavern, craft beer destination & whiskey bar featuring New York/Detroit-style pizzas, wood-fired specialties, pastas, wings & premium spirits. Versatile infrastructure supports a pizzeria, Italian restaurant, sports bar, neighborhood bar & grill, craft taproom, gastropub, whiskey/wine bar, franchise conversion or entirely new concept! Premier Historic Downtown Location Prime location in Sycamore's charming, walkable downtown business district, surrounded by restaurants, boutiques, entertainment, offices & civic destinations. • Prominent State St (Route 64) frontage ~6,650 VPD • Just 1 block from the historic DeKalb County Courthouse • Near Sycamore State Theatre, Public Library & more • Close to schools, Ideal Industries headquarters & established residential neighborhoods • ~6 miles from NIU • Free street & nearby public parking • Popular downtown festivals attract thousands of visitors • Historic downtown destination w/year-round shopping, dining & entertainment Strong Demographics & Established Market • 1 Mile: 7,937 residents • 3 Miles: 21,230 residents • 5 Miles: 37,704 residents • Daytime employment: ~4,771 within 1 mile; 14,293 within 3 miles • Sycamore median household income: ~$84,120 • Owner-occupied housing: ~71.6% • Downtown retail vacancy: just 3.5% Listed by Brian O'Kelly at EatZ & Associates / EatZ Real Estate Group LLC
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Exceptional Turnkey Restaurant & Bar - Historic Downtown Sycamore, IL!
Exceptional opportunity to lease a beautifully renovated, fully equipped restaurant & bar in the heart of Historic Downtown Sycamore, DeKalb County! Just $6,000/mth modified gross, w/existing kitchen & bar equipment included in the rent. No business purchase required. Situated along highly visible State St (Route 64), just 1 block from the DeKalb County Courthouse, this freestanding restaurant offers outstanding visibility, extensive improvements, valuable equipment & exceptional concept flexibility. Originally built in 1930, the property underwent a substantial renovation in 2021–2022, including doubling the commercial kitchen's size. 3 Ways To Acquire This Impressive Restaurant & Bar 1. Purchase The Real Estate – $850,000; freestanding building with FF&E in place 2. Purchase The Business Assets – $75,000; acquire the FF&E, build-out, trade name & goodwill, with a new $6,000/mth lease 3. Lease Fully Equipped – $6,000/mth; modified gross lease w/existing restaurant & bar equipment included in the rent; terms negotiable Impressive Build-Out – Save Time & Money The improvements & equipment represent an estimated $250,000–$400,000 comparable replacement cost. Avoid major construction expenses, equipment purchases & lengthy build-out timelines. Restaurant & Bar Key Features • ~3,221 sqft building area (subject to verification) + basement storage • Extensively renovated 2021–2022 w/expanded commercial kitchen • Attractive w/exposed brick, wood floors, contemporary finishes & low/high-top/bar seating • Impressive full-service bar w/liquor display & TVs • 24 rotating draft beer taps w/Micro Matic system • 2 walk-in coolers – beer & produce walk-in • 3 pizza ovens – 1 wood-fired + 2 Pizza Group D32E electric deck ovens • Commercial hood • Mixer, dough roller, fryers, heated holding cabinet & more • Multiple reach-in refrigerators, bar coolers & prep equipment • Valuable basement storage & existing restaurant infrastructure Bring Your Restaurant Concept Here Ideal for a pizzeria, Italian restaurant, sports bar, neighborhood bar & grill, craft beer taproom, gastropub, whiskey/wine bar, franchise conversion or entirely new concept. The versatile kitchen, bar & dining area provide an excellent foundation for an established operator expanding into Sycamore or an entrepreneur launching a new restaurant. Premier Historic Downtown Location Prime location in Sycamore's charming, walkable downtown business district, surrounded by restaurants, boutiques, entertainment, offices & civic destinations. • Prominent State St (Route 64) frontage ~6,650 VPD • Just 1 block from the historic DeKalb County Courthouse • Near Sycamore State Theatre, Public Library & more • Close to schools, Ideal Industries headquarters & established residential neighborhoods • ~6 miles from NIU • Free street & nearby public parking • Popular downtown festivals attract thousands of visitors • Historic downtown destination w/year-round shopping, dining & entertainment Strong Demographics & Established Market • 1 Mile: 7,937 residents • 3 Miles: 21,230 residents • 5 Miles: 37,704 residents • Daytime employment: ~4,771 within 1 mile; 14,293 within 3 miles • Sycamore MHI: ~$84,120 • Owner-occupied housing: ~71.6% • Reported retail vacancy: just 3.5% 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 email Brian O'Kelly at [email protected] or call 847-579-9641 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
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Exceptional Turnkey Restaurant & Bar - Historic Downtown Sycamore, IL!
"Estimated Build-Out Value $250,000-$400,000 - Full Bar With 24 Taps & Kitchen With 3 Pizza Ovens" Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established, beautifully renovated restaurant & bar in the heart of Historic Downtown Sycamore, DeKalb County! Purchase the business assets for just $75,000, including FF&E, build-out, trade name & goodwill, with a new $6,000/mth lease. Situated along highly visible State St (Route 64), just 1 block from the DeKalb County Courthouse, this freestanding restaurant offers an outstanding combination of location, extensive improvements, valuable equipment & flexibility. Originally built in 1930, the property underwent a substantial renovation in 2021–2022, including doubling the commercial kitchen's size. 3 Options To Acquire This Impressive Restaurant & Bar 1. Buy The Property – $850,000; freestanding building with FF&E included 2. Buy The Business Assets – $75,000; FF&E, build-out, trade name & goodwill, plus new $6,000/mth lease 3. Lease Fully Equipped – $6,000/mth; modified gross lease with restaurant/bar equipment included; terms negotiable Impressive Build-Out – Save Time & Money The extensive improvements & equipment represent an estimated $250,000–$400,000 comparable replacement cost! Avoid substantial construction expenses, permitting delays & lengthy build-out timelines. Restaurant & Bar Key Features • ~3,221 sqft building area (subject to verification) + basement storage • Extensively renovated in 2021–2022 w/expanded commercial kitchen. • Attractive w/exposed brick, wood floors, contemporary finishes & low/high-top seating • Impressive full-service bar w/extensive liquor display, bar seating & TVs • 24 rotating draft beer taps w/Micro Matic system • 2 walk-in coolers – dedicated beer walk-in & produce walk-in • 3 pizza ovens – 1 wood-fired + 2 Pizza Group D32E electric deck ovens • Commercial exhaust hood & ventilation system • Mixer, dough roller, fryers, heated holding cabinet & more • Multiple reach-in refrigerators, bar coolers & prep equipment • Valuable basement storage & existing restaurant infrastructure Keep The Concept Or Bring Your Own Currently operating as an independent pizza tavern, craft beer destination & whiskey bar featuring New York/Detroit-style pizzas, wood-fired specialties, pastas, wings & premium spirits. Versatile infrastructure supports a pizzeria, Italian restaurant, sports bar, neighborhood bar & grill, craft taproom, gastropub, whiskey/wine bar, franchise conversion or entirely new concept! Premier Historic Downtown Location Prime location in Sycamore's charming, walkable downtown business district, surrounded by restaurants, boutiques, entertainment, professional offices & civic destinations. • Prominent State St (Route 64) frontage ~6,650 VPD (IDOT 2025) • Just 1 block from the historic DeKalb County Courthouse • Near Sycamore State Theatre, Public Library & More • Close to schools, Ideal Industries headquarters & established residential neighborhoods • ~6 miles from Northern Illinois University • Free street & nearby public parking • Popular downtown festivals attract thousands of visitors • Historic downtown destination with year-round shopping, dining & entertainment Strong Demographics & Established Market • 1 Mile: 7,937 residents • 3 Miles: 21,230 residents • 5 Miles: 37,704 residents • Daytime employment: ~4,771 within 1 mile; 14,293 within 3 miles • Sycamore median household income: ~$84,120 • Owner-occupied housing: ~71.6% • Reported retail vacancy: just 3.5% (Sept 2026) An Exceptional Value At Just $75,000! Ideal for an owner/operator, expanding restaurant group or franchisee seeking a prominent downtown location with extensive improvements & valuable equipment already in place. Why spend hundreds of thousands of dollars building from scratch when the expensive work has already been completed. Listed by Brian O'Kelly at EatZ & Associates