Diner for Sale in Illinois
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High-Volume Long Established Family Restaurant - Northwest Suburb!
High-Volume Long Established Family Restaurant Northwest Suburb of Chicago - Premier Hospitality Corridor! "At The Intersection Of A Major East-West Arterial & Major Thoroughfare, Also At A Major I-294 Interchange With High Traffic Counts" 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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High-Volume Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant w/Property - $1.5 Million!
High-Volume Longstanding Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant w/Property - Sales $1.5 Million! "Long Established Over 50 Years And 38 Years At This Location" A classic diner offering all-day breakfast favorites including hearty egg plates, signature skillets, savory benedicts and oversized omelets, in addition to fluffy pancakes, golden waffles, creative crepes, decadent French toast, plus other traditional comfort dishes. As well as fresh salads, deluxe sandwiches/wraps, black angus burgers, marvelous melts, flavorful gyros and other delicious homestyle entrees. Plus, kids’ menu. Full-service restaurant. Dine-in, carryout, pickup and 3rd party delivery. Online ordering is also available. Features a spacious dining room with ample counter, table and booth seating. Plus, a large wait station and large fully equipped commercial kitchen with high-end equipment. Set up for high volumes! Long established over 50 years and 38 years at this location. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Family owned and operated. The restaurant has maintained consistent sales for over 30 years! Prime corner retail space in a freestanding building at a busy signalized intersection in the heart of this far south suburb’s primary commercial corridor. Boasts prominent signage, exceptional visibility, easy access and ample parking. Perfectly situated on one of the area’s most heavily traveled commercial routes with constant daily traffic. Also, a primary north-south artery that benefits from steady commuter traffic and strong local draw. Surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods, multiple schools, community institutions, professional services, retail centers and other long-time businesses. 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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Beloved Longstanding Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant w/Gaming - 35 Years!
Beloved Longstanding Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant w/Gaming South Suburb of Chicago, IL - 35 Years! "2024 Gaming Revenue (Locations Take) $161,596" A classic long-running breakfast and lunch diner offering breakfast all day including a large variety of amazing omelets, hearty skillets, fluffy pancakes/waffles/French toast and more, along with mouth-watering burgers/melts, tasty sandwiches/clubs and sizzling steaks. Full-service restaurant. Dine-in, pick-up, carryout and 3rd party delivery. Features a large well-maintained and efficient space with expansive windows, hostess stand, refrigerated display case, long open wait station, convenient counter seating for quick service, as well as ample table and booth seating. Plus, a fully-equipped well-organized commercial kitchen set up for high volumes with its 25ft hood, 6-burner stove w/oven, double-stack ovens, three flat tops, two 2-basket deep fryers, large steam table, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and much more. In addition to a private gaming area with 6 video gaming machines. 2024 gaming revenue (locations take) $161,596! Well established 35 years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Owner operated. Prime corner retail space with great signage, high visibility, easy access and ample parking. Perfectly situated on a high-traffic thoroughfare just off the interstate with over 19,600 vehicles per day. Also, a busy service/retail, municipal and light-industrial corridor with constant vehicle flow. Plus, surrounded by a vast residential area! 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 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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Longstanding Hugely Popular Café Chicago, IL - Over 29 Years!
Longstanding Hugely Popular Restaurant & Café Chicago, IL - Over 29 Years! "On A Lively Stretch Of A Major N-S Artery/Busy Mixed-Use Corridor Filled With Boutiques, Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Bars, Entertainment Venues & Much More" Offering an eclectic menu of amazing vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and meat friendly dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Including breakfast staples, brunch favorites, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, personal pizzas, full plates, munchies and more. As well as shakes and mouth-watering desserts. In addition to a huge selection of cocktails and bottled beers, plus fresh-squeezed mimosas, kitchen-made bloody Marys and boozy shakes. Full-service restaurant. Breakfast served all day & night and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Dine-in, takeout and 3rd party delivery. Also, gift certificates. Boasts a charming storefront presence along with a retro interior adorned with vintage pieces, neon accents, pops of color and playful touches. Plus, a lively dog-friendly sidewalk patio out front. Well established over 29 years. And with the current owners over 23 years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Relocated just a mile away and remodeled 6 years ago. Owner operated plus a full-time manager in place. Consistent sales year after year after year! Prime retail space in a freestanding building with 1st floor retail and several condos above. Enjoys great signage, high visibility and ample foot/vehicle traffic. Also features large street-level windows and outdoor seating, giving it a warm, “living storefront” vibe that attracts both locals and visitors alike. Plus, easy metered street parking as well as several paid parking lots nearby! Perfectly situated on a lively stretch of a major north-south artery and busy mixed-use corridor filled with boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and much more. A major draw for foot traffic day and night: popular with locals, night-owl diners and transit riders, thanks to nearby CTA bus routes and its proximity to Red Line stations. Also, a bike-friendly neighborhood! Well positioned on this bustling street celebrated for its vibrant food scene and indie spirit. In a wonderful area of the city that combines historic charm with newer developments including classic Chicago 2-flats, courtyard buildings and multi-unit apartment buildings, attracting a mix of locals, creatives and food lovers. Plus, a large number of young professionals, long-term residents and more. 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 Tom Traina at [email protected] or call 847-651-3834 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
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Beloved Longstanding Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant Chicago - 5 Decades!
Beloved Longstanding Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant Chicago, IL - Over 5 Decades! "At A High-Traffic Intersection Along A Major E-W Arterial Corridor On Chicago’s Northwest Side" A rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, highly regarded breakfast and lunch restaurant with a loyal multi-generational customer base in a dense, high-traffic area of Chicago. Operating successfully for decades, this business is widely known for its extensive menu, generous portions and consistent quality, making it a staple within the local community. This iconic restaurant features a freshly updated interior with expansive windows, comfortable counter/table/booth seating, efficient layout and a fully equipped commercial kitchen designed to handle high-volume service. Its strong reputation has been built on scratch-made breakfast favorites and classic lunch options driving steady daily traffic and repeat clientele. Its diverse menu includes delicious omelets, skillets and benedicts, as well as specialty pancakes, waffles, crepes and French toast, plus tasty burgers, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, salads and south of the border favorites. Along with freshly brewed coffee, espresso drinks, hot and iced teas, juices, smoothies and milkshakes. And a kid’s menu. Full-service restaurant. Dine in or out and takeout, plus catering. Also, accepts group reservations and is available for private parties. Long established for over 58 years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Owner operated. Turnkey with a long-time experienced staff in place! An ideal opportunity: • Decades of successful operation with strong brand recognition and deep-rooted community presence • Iconic breakfast and brunch destination with loyal repeat clientele spanning generations • High-volume operation with efficient kitchen and service flow • Offering an extensive, crowd-pleasing menu with broad appeal • Strong word-of-mouth and online reputation • Turnkey operation with all FF&E included • Excellent visibility and signage along a major thoroughfare with consistent daily traffic • Ample parking (a significant competitive advantage in the area) • Experienced staff in place Prime corner retail space in a freestanding mixed-use building with on-site parking (rare for the area) for over 22 vehicles. Perfectly situated at a high-traffic intersection along a major east-west arterial corridor on Chicago’s northwest side, this restaurant benefits from exceptional daily traffic counts, strong visibility and easy accessibility. Its surrounding trade area is a dense mix of residential neighborhoods, retail corridors and neighborhood commercial nodes, providing a steady flow of customers throughout the day. A highly reliable breakfast/lunch trade area with consistent year-round demand! The location is particularly well-positioned to capture: • Morning commuter traffic • Local neighborhood regulars • Nearby workforce and service employees • Weekend crowds Additionally, the area is supported by: • Its close proximity to major intersections and connecting routes • Nearby schools, parks and community anchors • A high concentration of single-family homes and multi-unit residences • A strong base of long-term residents with stable household incomes 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 Theo Theodosiadis at [email protected] or call 847-910-4657 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.