American Restaurants, Diners
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High-Volume Long-Established Family Restaurant DeKalb County–55+Years!
DeKalb County, Illinois, United States
Asking Price$199,000
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Description
High-Volume Long-Established Family Restaurant DeKalb County – Over 55 Years!
"A Beloved Diner With Over Five Decades Of Proven Success"
Become the next owner of one of DeKalb County's most recognized and enduring family restaurants. Successfully serving the community for more than 55 years, this highly respected independent restaurant has built an outstanding reputation for exceptional and made-from-scratch comfort food and hospitality, plus an incredibly loyal multigenerational customer base.
This is a true turnkey operation that has become a local institution, attracting repeat guests who have been dining here for decades while continually welcoming new customers from surrounding schools, businesses, neighborhoods and visitors to the area. Many families have made this restaurant part of their weekly tradition, creating an exceptionally stable foundation for continued success.
Their menu features an extensive selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites, with its all-day breakfast as one of the restaurant's biggest traffic drivers. Guests return time and again for hearty skillets, omelets, pancakes and waffles, as well as fresh salads, homemade soups, sandwiches, burgers, hand-cut steaks and other comfort food classics, plus rotating daily specials. Its broad menu appeals to customers of every age and demographic, generating consistent business throughout the day and week.
Also, the diner’s warm and welcoming dining room offers a nostalgic atmosphere unlike anything else on the market. Its unique theme and classic décor has created a memorable dining experience that has delighted generations of guests and differentiates the restaurant from typical diners and chains.
Coupled with the restaurant’s commitment to quality ingredients, homemade recipes and attentive service has resulted in an extremely loyal customer following, strong word-of-mouth referrals and decades of repeat business.
Business Highlights
• Long-established & continuously operating for more than 55 years
• Extensive breakfast, lunch & dinner menu
• Highly desirable all-day breakfast concept
• Made-from-scratch comfort food & homemade daily specials
• Distinctive & memorable décor
• Turnkey operation with established operating systems & experienced long-term staff in place
• Well-known independent restaurant with outstanding community recognition
• Diverse customer base including students, professionals, retirees, families & visitors
• Strong multigenerational customer loyalty & repeat business
• Excellent reputation & strong word-of-mouth following
Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included. 2025 sales over $837,000!
Prime retail space along one of the county's primary commercial corridors, the restaurant enjoys outstanding visibility, easy accessibility, ample parking and excellent traffic exposure.
As well as a central location surrounded by higher education institutions, major employers, retail shopping, schools and established residential neighborhoods. This prime setting helps generate a steady mix of students, professionals, families, retirees, local residents and travelers throughout the week.
Location Highlights
• Ample customer parking with easy access
• Excellent visibility on a major commercial corridor
• Minutes from downtown DeKalb
• Close to a major university
• Near major employers
• Convenient to residential neighborhoods
• Easy access from Sycamore & surrounding communities
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.
Real Estate
Rent is $6,776 per month
Building Size: 4884 sq. ft.Year Established
1969
Reason Selling
Personal health issues.
Facilities & Assets
Owners Role: Owner operated - active day-to-day.
Square Feet: 4,884.
Seating: 165 Inside.
Days/Hrs of Operation: Mo-Sa 7a-8p & Su 7a-4p.
Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price.
Value of Inventory: Not Included In Asking Price.
Year Established: 1969 (Current Owners 2023).
Lease Information: Leased space $6,776/mth gross. Current lease expires Dec 2029 with one 5-year option.
Support & Training
Negotiable on-site comprehensive training.
Market & Competition
A classic American diner. Simply the best. Soooo good. Serving delicious homecooked meals. All dishes made with quality ingredients. Plus, homemade cinnamon rolls, muffins, corn bread, soups and desserts, plus fresh squeezed orange juice.
All in a cozy atmosphere with comfortable seating and a fun nostalgic theme. Friendliest place around. Known for their all-day breakfast, homemade comfort food and hometown atmosphere. Also, easy online ordering with quick delivery.
Highly rated and recommended, a longstanding reputation built on:
• All-day breakfast
• Fresh comfort food
• In-house baking
• Hand-cut steaks
• Family atmosphere
• Fast, friendly service
Growth Opportunities
True original. Legendary diner. Landmark restaurant with deep roots in the community. Institution on campus. Staple in town. Local favorite. Area gem. A must stop for breakfast, lunch and dinner. THE meeting place. The “go-to” restaurant. As well as a university tradition. Loved by all. The most popular family restaurant in DeKalb County. Popular spot for local residents, families, professionals, retirees, faculty, students and visitors alike.
Potential opportunities for continued growth include:
• Add outdoor seating
• Expand operating hours
• Launch a customer loyalty or rewards program
• Offer private events & banquets
• Introduce catering services
• Partner with 3rd-party delivery platforms
• Build a stronger digital presence
• Offer branded merchandise
Financing Options
No.
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Asking Price$199,000
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