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High-Volume Well-Established Pizza Sports Pub w/Gaming - Turnkey!
Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois, United States
Asking Price$199,000
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Sales $982,028 - 4,518 SqFt - 75 Seats - Full Bar - Video Gaming
High-Volume Well-Established Rosati’s Pizza Sports Pub w/Gaming North Pekin, IL - Turnkey
"Sales $982,028 - 4,518 SqFt Restaurant - 75 Seats - Full Bar - Video Gaming"
Outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established, fully-equipped Rosati’s, a popular Chicago-style pizzeria & Italian restaurant franchise in North Pekin in central Illinois!
Located in Parkside Plaza, a busy neighborhood shopping plaza near the major interchange of Route 29 & I-474, this spacious 4,518 sqft restaurant features seating for 75, a full-service bar, video gaming & extensive commercial kitchen, plus high vol dine-in, carryout, delivery & catering operations. 2025 sales exceeded $982,000!
Well-Known Franchise & Loyal Customer Base
Operating at this location since 2018, this restaurant benefits from the recognition of Rosati’s, a nationally established Chicago-style pizza franchise w/more than 60 yrs of brand history. Known for its signature thin-crust and deep-dish pizzas, Italian specialties, pasta, sandwiches, wings & appetizers, the restaurant serves families, local residents, businesses and visitors throughout the surrounding trade area.
This business has developed a substantial online presence, with thousands of customer reviews and established relationships with major 3rd-party delivery platforms. Its existing online ordering, catering offerings, customer loyalty programs and recognizable franchise identity provide a strong foundation for a new owner.
Spacious Restaurant, Full Bar & Video Gaming
The restaurant offers a comfortable, casual dining atmosphere with seating for 75 guests. The full-service bar, featuring an 8-tap draft beer system, provides additional beverage sales opportunities, while 6 video gaming terminals generate another revenue stream. Jan-Sep 2026 gaming revenue $17,111 with substantial room for growth!
The generous footprint accommodates dine-in customers, family gatherings, sports viewing, carryout, delivery and catering operations, offering multiple ways to serve customers and generate sales.
Extensive FF&E Included
The restaurant is fully equipped with a substantial inventory of commercial kitchen equipment, furniture, fixtures and operating systems including:
Rotating pizza oven
10-burner cooking range
Dough mixer and dough roller
Pizza and sandwich preparation refrigerators
Glass-front walk-in cooler
Extensive kitchen equipment, refrigeration & food preparation stations
Full bar equipment, including 8-tap keg cooler
Dining room tables, chairs & furnishings
FoodTec POS terminals & operating systems
The existing build-out and equipment offer a significant advantage over constructing and equipping a new restaurant from scratch.
Turnkey Operation
A rare opportunity to acquire a spacious, fully equipped Rosati’s pizzeria with a full bar, video gaming, established customer base and long-term lease at a fraction of the potential cost of developing a comparable restaurant from the ground up.
Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) is included. Limited financials.
Excellent Central Illinois Location
Strategically situated in Parkside Plaza, an established multi-tenant retail plaza in North Pekin, the restaurant enjoys convenient access to Route 29, a major state highway and is less than one mile from the Route 29 and I-474 interchange. Its ample shared surface parking provides convenient access for dine-in guests, carryout customers and delivery drivers.
And its surrounding commercial corridor features national restaurants, large automotive dealerships, neighborhood retailers and service businesses, generating activity throughout the area. This location serves a broad residential and commercial trade area w/access to the greater Peoria metropolitan market!
If interested, please email Pat Mahoney at [email protected] or call 847-208-9569 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
Real Estate
Rent is $5,417 per month
Building Size: 4518 sq. ft.Furniture Fixtures & Equipment
$304k
Business is
Absentee Owner
Established Franchise
Year Established
2018
Reason Selling
Downsizing.
Facilities & Assets
Owners Role: Absentee owned and operated.
# Of Employees: 15-20.
Square Feet: 4,518.
Seating: 75.
Days/Hrs of Operation: Su-Th 11a-10p & Fr-Sa 11a-11p.
Value of Inventory: Not Included In Asking Price.
Year Established: 2018 (Current Owner 2025).
Lease Information: Leased space $5,417/mth + NNN (CAM, property taxes & insurance). Current lease expires Feb 2035 with one 5-year option.
Support & Training
Two weeks on-site comprehensive corporate training.
Market & Competition
Rosati’s Pizza
A famous family-owned pizza franchise established in 1964. Serving the Chicagoland area for over 6 decades. Is the 2nd largest local restaurant chain in IL and continues to grow into a national franchise, currently over 200 locations in over 19 states. A well-established brand with 60 years of brand heritage, proven recipes, strong recognition and loyal customers!
A popular pizza franchise. A local leader in the pizza market. Authentic Chicago-style pizza and Italian food. House made sauce, beef, dough and lasagna made on-site daily. Only uses high-quality products from the highest quality manufacturers in the industry. Their family recipes originated in Italy and have become a tradition of quality for over 6 generations. A name people recognize and love!
Rosati’s Sport Pub
And this location offers the perfect combination of pizza, beer and sports. The ideal spot to enjoy a full Italian menu, ice cold drinks and watch one’s favorite teams.
Growth Opportunities
An energetic, hands-on owner has numerous opportunities to build upon the restaurant's existing foundation:
- Capitalize on the established franchise identity & existing customer recognition
- Maximize full-bar sales through adding more tvs, sports promotions & special events
- Also maximize video gaming revenue through targeted promotions, enhanced visibility and greater customer engagement
- Increase local advertising, social media engagement & community partnerships
- Promote family meal packages, lunch specials & group dining
- Grow direct online ordering & repeat-customer loyalty programs
- Further develop carryout & delivery sales throughout the surrounding communities
- Expand catering to businesses, schools, churches, sports teams & special events
Financing Options
No.
Business listed by
Eatz & Associates
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