Award-Winning $1M Restaurant/Entertainment Concept

Business Overview:

Award-Winning $1M+ Restaurant & Entertainment Concept Far Northwest Suburb of Chicago - Huge Patio & Bar w/Gaming!

"Over $1M In Annual Sales - 15 Years Of Brand Recognition - Loyal Regional Following - Impressive 6,000 SqFt Fully Built-Out Facility"

Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, award-winning restaurant & entertainment concept offering an established brand, proven menu, extensive build-out, FF&E and tremendous infrastructure. Continue the successful existing concept and capitalize on its passionate customer base or utilize this versatile operation for a restaurant, bar & grill, sports bar or entertainment concept.

Known for a creative, over-the-top menu featuring 50+ specialty sandwiches, subs, paninis, burgers, chimichangas, appetizers and house-made desserts, plus vegan and keto selections, rotating specials and signature creations customers travel to experience.

Repeatedly recognized locally with significant television and media exposure, this independent concept has built an exceptional audience of approximately 43,700 Facebook followers & a 4.4-star Google rating from 2,400+ reviews—a marketing platform that would take years to recreate.

A City Class A liquor license with catering endorsement and video gaming establishment license provide valuable revenue channels beyond food sales. Asset sale priced at $250,000.

This is a highly confidential listing.  Listed by Pat Mahoney at EatZ & Associates. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

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Property Features and Assets:

Prime corner retail location along an established major corridor carrying approximately 31,300 vehicles daily, surrounded by national retailers, restaurants, services and residential neighborhoods. Nearby demand generators include big-box shopping, healthcare, schools and approximately 1,910 businesses within five miles. Strong demographics include approximately 34,200 residents within three miles and 64,500 within five miles, with average household income exceeding $127,000 throughout the 1-, 3- and 5-mile trade areas. The facility includes a spacious dining room, deli/service counter, multiple televisions, raised performance stage, projection screen, dedicated gaming lounge, two bar/beverage areas and expansive patio. Extensive commercial kitchen infrastructure includes a 16ft hood, gas range with griddle and double ovens, three fryers, refrigerated prep tables, walk-in coolers, refrigeration/freezer and extensive equipment.

SqFt: 6,000
Seating: 124 Inside & 100 Outside
Hrs: Deli Mo-Sa 11a-9p; Lounge We-Sa 7p-11p
Owners Role: Semi-Absentee
Training: Negotiable Comprehensive On-Site
Leased Space: $9,875/Mth Gross
Property: Lease Expires Mar 2028; Two 5-Year Options

Market Competition and Expansion:

A rare chance to acquire a recognizable McHenry County destination concept at a fraction of the cost and time required to recreate an operation of this scale from scratch. Competitive advantages include turnkey infrastructure, distinctive broad-appeal offerings, awards and recognition, an established customer base and multiple entertainment components.

Significant upside remains. 2025 gross sales exceeded $1 million despite the three current owners having minimal day-to-day on-site involvement, creating a compelling opportunity for a hands-on operator to actively manage food and labor costs, drive local marketing and maximize underutilized operations.

Growth opportunities include aggressively promoting the newer gaming/bar operation, extending gaming and bar hours, expanding catering, private events and parties, and increasing live entertainment, trivia and watch parties. Additional opportunities include growing delivery and online ordering and marketing more aggressively to nearby businesses, schools and community organizations. Branded retail products already exist, including house sauces and merchandise, providing another avenue to expand revenue and brand reach.

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