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restaurant and food business for Sale in Wisconsin
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American Restaurants
Diners
American Restaurants
Diners
Long-Established Freestanding Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant w/Property!
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin 53144-1620, United States
Kenosha, Kenosha County, WI 53144-1620, US
Long-Established Freestanding Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant w/Property Kenosha, WI – 43 Years! "Strategically Positioned On 30th Ave With Over 13,000 VPD Near The Intersection Of Washington Rd (Hwy 158) With Another 20,000 VPD" A fantastic opportunity to acquire a long-established breakfast & lunch restaurant along 30th Ave, one of Kenosha's busiest commercial corridors. This highly visible freestanding restaurant has been serving the community for over 43 years and has developed a loyal following among business professionals and local residents seeking delicious classic American fare. A regular destination throughout the area! Current Concept • Classic neighborhood café & diner-style restaurant • Dine-in or carryout • Casual, comfortable interior • Family-friendly atmosphere Popular Menu Offerings • Breakfast plates • Eggs, bacon, sausage & hash browns • Pancakes & omelets • Biscuits & gravy • Breakfast skillets • Burgers & sandwiches • Gyros • Homemade soups • Daily specials Long established with the same owners for over 43 years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Asset sale with property – building, .29-acre lot, plus all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included. Independent – no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Owner operated. Turnkey! Business Highlights • Long-established breakfast & lunch restaurant with loyal customer base • Strong neighborhood presence & longstanding community recognition • Proven concept with broad market appeal • Fully equipped kitchen & dining facilities • Real estate included in sale - long-term investment value Keep the current concept, a similar concept or bring your concept here! Ideal For • Experienced restaurant operators seeking a proven location • Owner-operators looking to build equity through real estate ownership • Family operators seeking a stable, community-focused business • Multi-unit restaurant groups looking to expand into the Kenosha market • Investors seeking an income-producing restaurant property Prime retail space in a freestanding building on a heavily traveled thoroughfare in the heart of Kenosha, WI. Boasts outstanding visibility, convenient access, ample parking and high traffic counts. Strategically positioned on 30th Ave with over 13,000 vehicles per day near the intersection of Washington Rd (Hwy 158) with another 20,000 vehicles per day. Ideally situated within an established commercial district surrounded by complementary retailers, professional services, medical offices, healthcare providers and various businesses as well as dense residential neighborhoods. Its central Kenosha location serves a broad customer base and benefits from strong daytime and residential traffic patterns while from multiple directions. Plus, the area continues to attract residents seeking neighborhood dining destinations, making the restaurant well-positioned for continued success under new ownership. Location Highlights • Freestanding building with excellent street visibility from multiple directions • Dedicated on-site parking for 28 vehicles • Near a major signalized intersection with strong traffic counts/daily commuter exposure • On the 30th Ave commercial corridor (a major Kenosha N-S thoroughfare) • Near Washington Rd (1 of Kenosha's primary E-W commercial corridors) • Excellent ingress/egress from surrounding roads • Consistent daytime traffic generated by nearby commercial/residential development • Exceptional market density with 80,000+ daytime consumers within a 3-mile radius 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.
$698,000
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American Restaurants
Quick Service Restaurants
American Restaurants
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Freestanding Restaurant w/Drive-Thru Kenosha, WI - Property For Sale!
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin 53140-1413, United States
Kenosha, Kenosha County, WI 53140-1413, US
Freestanding Restaurant w/Drive-Thru Kenosha, WI - Property For Sale! "At The Corner Of 22nd Ave & 18th St Along The 22nd Avenue Retail Corridor, One Of Kenosha’s Primary Commercial Arteries" An exceptional opportunity to acquire a freestanding, second-generation restaurant property with drive-thru on one of Kenosha’s most active commercial corridors. This well-positioned building features a functional restaurant layout, including dining area, service counter and back-of-house kitchen infrastructure, allowing a new operator to quickly reposition and open. Property Overview • 3,004 sqft one-story freestanding Restaurant (Former QSR) • On 0.87 Acres (±37,894 sqft) • Built in 1999 • Existing drive-thru lane & infrastructure in place • Ample on-site surface parking • Zoned B-1 Commercial (supports a wide range of uses) A True Second-Generation Restaurant • Existing drive-thru infrastructure - a major competitive advantage • Built-out kitchen & operational layout - reduces startup costs • Ideal for QSR, fast-food, fast-casual, coffee/beverage, dessert or any specialty concepts - highly adaptable Large 1-Acre Parcel With Flexibility • Provides Efficient drive-thru stacking • High parking capacity • Potential for site enhancements or reconfiguration This is an ideal acquisition for restaurant operators, franchise groups or redevelopment users seeking a strategic, high-exposure location. Prime retail space at the corner of 22nd Ave and 18th St with outstanding visibility, excellent signage, easy access and strong commuter/local traffic. Perfectly situated along the 22nd Avenue retail corridor, one of Kenosha’s primary commercial arteries. An established retail corridor with consistent daily traffic, strong co-tenancy and easy access to surrounding dense residential neighborhoods and retail hubs. Also, in close proximity to key east-west and north-south routes serving Kenosha. Location Highlights • Prominent corner presence along 22nd Ave • Freestanding building with strong visibility • Excellent signage opportunities • Easy ingress/egress & full site circulation • Strong commuter & local traffic • Walking distance from Carthage College with ~2,600 students Surrounding National Brands & Regional Anchors • Ace Hardware • Anytime Fitness • AutoZone & O’Reilly Auto Parts • CVS, Walgreens • Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Family Dollar • Mobil (fuel & convenience) • Papa John’s Pizza • Pick ‘n Save (grocery anchor driving daily traffic) • McDonald's, Taco Bell (drive-thru QSRs) • Tropical Tan • US & Huntington Bank • Additional local restaurants & service businesses Proven Commercial Corner Location • A former national QSR (Burger King) location with decades of operating history • Enjoys established consumer patterns for food, retail & convenience uses • Supports steady daypart traffic (breakfast, lunch, dinner & late-night) - a key driver for restaurant success Trade Area & Market Strength • Located within the greater Chicago MSA growth region, approx 60 miles N of downtown Chicago • Dense population base with ~3,800+ people per square mile in ZIP 53140 • Median age ~36.8, aligning with peak spending demographics Feel free to stop by the location first. If interested, please email Theo Theodosiadis at [email protected] or call 847-910-4657 for more information. Showings by appointment only.
$1,000,000
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Market Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for restaurant and food business businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$456k
Median cash flow$80k
Median sale price$130k
Multiple range1.2x - 2.5x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$1.50m
Median cash flow$276k
Median sale price$750k
Multiple range2.1x - 3.5x
Over $2M
Median revenue$4.27m
Median cash flow$1.03m
Median sale price$3.20m
Multiple range2.7x - 4.0x
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
What to know about restaurant and food business acquisitions
GW
Cofounder & CEO
Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating restaurant and food business acquisitions.
Read the lease like it's the deal
Remaining term, escalations, and assignment rights can make or break a restaurant; a strong concept on a non-transferable lease is a problem you inherit.
Pressure-test prime cost — labor plus food
Margins are thin and move with wages and commodities; understand prime cost and how stable the kitchen and front-of-house staff are.
Confirm licenses and health standing transfer
Liquor licenses, health permits, and inspection history are valuable and sometimes fragile; review the record before you commit.
Test how much rides on the owner and concept
A chef-owner or personality-driven concept may not transfer; understand the recipes, systems, and whether the brand survives new ownership.
Budget for equipment and build-out condition
Kitchen equipment, refrigeration, and the dining room wear and date; tour it with someone who knows the gear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
Yes, but they're scrutinized closely because margins are thin and failures common. Verifiable cash flow, a transferable lease, and systems that run without the owner make the difference.