High-Volume Well-Established Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant w/Gaming Far NW Suburb of Chicago - Turnkey!
"Along One Of The NW Suburbs' Busiest Commercial Corridors"
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly successful, beautifully appointed breakfast & lunch restaurant that has become a favorite destination throughout one of Chicago's fastest-growing northwest suburban communities.
This well-established independent concept has built a loyal following by combining elevated breakfast classics, creative brunch specialties, premium beverages, fresh ingredients, exceptional presentation & excellent customer service in a warm, contemporary setting.
The restaurant has earned an outstanding reputation by elevating the traditional breakfast experience with an extensive menu of chef-inspired specialties. Every menu category has been thoughtfully developed to appeal to families, professionals, retirees, brunch enthusiasts & health-conscious diners alike, creating broad demographic appeal & exceptional repeat business.
The restaurant further distinguishes itself apart from traditional pancake houses with its elevated beverage program. Guests enjoy a full selection of fresh-pressed juices, handcrafted smoothies, premium espresso & coffees beverages, seasonal drinks & a brunch cocktail program featuring mimosas, Bloody Marys & other favorites.
Its beautifully appointed interior offers a bright, contemporary atmosphere with stylish farmhouse-inspired finishes, attractive décor, comfortable seating & an inviting ambiance. The spacious dining room comfortably accommodates both everyday dining & busy weekend brunch crowds, while a dedicated private dining room provides an ideal setting for meetings, gatherings & other special occasions.
Further enhancing the business is a separate licensed video gaming lounge that provides an additional recurring revenue stream & further diversifies the operation.
The business enjoys multiple established revenue streams, including dine-in, carryout, online ordering, catering, private events & video gaming. And proven operational systems are already in place, allowing for a smooth transition to new ownership.
This offering is presented as an asset sale which includes the FF&E, leasehold improvements & goodwill. Due to the seller's recent acquisition of the business, financial history under the current ownership is not available.
The business currently operates under an established trade name. Buyers may continue operating under the existing name through a separate licensing agreement or rebrand & operate under a new name, providing maximum flexibility.
Ideal for an owner-operator, experienced restaurateur, hospitality group or investor. Opportunities to acquire restaurants of this caliber with such a recognizable local following rarely become available!
Prime retail space in a busy strip center along with many other popular tenants along a main thoroughfare with over 28,000 VPD in a growing area of over 143,000 residents within a 5-mile radius.
Strategically positioned along one of the NW suburbs' busiest commercial corridors, the restaurant benefits from outstanding visibility, convenient access, abundant parking & continuous exposure to significant daily traffic.
Also, surrounded by an excellent mix of major retailers, offices, businesses, healthcare providers, recreational facilities, schools & dense residential neighborhoods that generate consistent customer traffic throughout the week.
This premium location is further strengthened by its proximity to a transformational redevelopment of a former mall into a vibrant mixed-use destination featuring additional residential, retail, dining, entertainment, hospitality and public gathering spaces. It is also just minutes from a thriving downtown district.
This is a HIGHLY confidential listing. If interested, please email Ted Aretos at [email protected] or call 815-761-8334 for more information. Showings by appointment only.
Real Estate
Rent is $5,818 per month
Building Size: 5700 sq. ft.
Furniture Fixtures & Equipment
$200k
Inventory
$12k
Business is
Absentee Owner
Year Established
2017
Reason Selling
Needs to focus on other businesses.
Facilities & Assets
Owners Role: Absentee owner - well-trained staff in place.
Square Feet: 5,700.
Seating: 288 (128 Main Dining Area + 100 Private Room).
Days/Hrs of Operation: Mo-Fr 7a-2p & Sa-Su 7a-3p (Also “Off Hour” Gaming Hrs 3p-10p).
Year Established: 2017 (Current Owner 2026).
Lease Information: Leased space - cheap $5,818/mth gross. Current lease expires Mar 2027 with two 5-year options.
Support & Training
One week on-site comprehensive training.
Market & Competition
This highly successful well-established restaurant has become a favorite for everyday breakfasts, weekend brunches, family gatherings, celebrations and casual business meetings.
Business Advantages
- One of the area's premier breakfast, lunch & brunch destinations
- Established & highly recognizable
- Strong curb appeal & inviting interior
- Beautifully designed & built-out
- Fully equipped w/quality FF&E
- Built for high-volumes
- Dedicated private dining room
- Proven systems already in place
- Diverse menu w/broad appeal
- Premium beverage program
- Attractive avg check driven by specialty menu & beverages offerings
- Additional revenue generated through gaming
- Multiple revenue streams
- Outstanding local & online reputation
- Loyal customer base w/exceptional repeat business
- Turnkey - allowing a buyer to begin operating immediately
- Flexible branding opportunity - continue operating under its established trade name or a new name
Tremendous long-term growth potential
Growth Opportunities
Although already highly successful, numerous opportunities exist for a new owner to further increase sales & profitability.
Additional Growth Opportunities
- Extend operating hours
- Continue introducing seasonal menu features & limited-time promotions
- Increase alcohol sales where permitted
- Enhance gaming by adding another machine & extending gaming hours
- Increase private event bookings by promoting private party/meeting facilities
- Expand its already successful catering services
- Further expand the profitable brunch cocktail program
- Introduce loyalty & rewards programs
- Increase digital marketing, email marketing & social media engagement
- Develop additional online ordering
- Expand branded retail merchandise, coffee, specialty syrups, pancake mixes or signature products
- Partner with nearby hotels, employers & community groups
- Increase community involvement