Chicago-Style Fast-Food/BBQ Joint-Sales Over $825k

Business Overview:

High-Volume Long-Established Chicago-Style Fast-Food/BBQ Joint Western Suburb of Chicago - Sales Over $825,000!

“Established Over 45 Years - Recently Renovated - Affordable Rent - Strong Sales + Additional Growth Potential”

This independently owned neighborhood favorite has served generations of loyal customers and built a recognizable local presence.

Famous for authentic Vienna Beef hot dogs, gyros, charbroiled burgers and Chicago classics, it was inducted into the prestigious Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame and recognized as a “Top Dog” by the Daily Herald. A newer smokehouse BBQ menu adds slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, burnt ends, smoked sausage and specialty sandwiches, alongside broasted chicken, homemade-style sides, shakes and desserts for broad customer appeal. Dine-in, carryout, online ordering, delivery and catering channels provide multiple revenue streams.

The fully equipped commercial kitchen boasts an impressive package including a 14ft hood, broaster pressure fryer, char grill, flat-top griddle, fryers, gyro equipment, dedicated 7ft smoker hood, Ole Hickory Pits commercial smoker, walk-in cooler and freezer, extensive refrigeration, stainless steel workstations and digital menu boards.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced restaurant operator or hands-on entrepreneur to acquire a proven business with substantial infrastructure already in place.

Listed by Ted Aretos at EatZ & Associates

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Property Features and Assets:

Strategically located in an established 41,529 sqft neighborhood shopping center in affluent DuPage County at the signalized intersection of 2 major commercial corridors with nearly 43,000 vehicles daily. Enjoys ample shared parking, excellent accessibility and a complementary mix of restaurants, specialty shops and service businesses including a Walgreens. The center hosts longstanding seasonal community events, including a farmers market, for added exposure.

Established residential neighborhoods with strong household incomes, plus nearby Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, medical offices, DuPage County government facilities and other employers, drive lunch, dinner and carryout traffic. Close to the DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds, which hosts year-round events.

Within 1/3/5 miles: population 5,928/79,897/206,271; median household income $149,697/$103,164/$101,659.

SqFt: 2,275
Seating: 100 Inside + 12 Outside
Hrs: Mo-Sa 10:30a-8p, Su 11a-8p
Owners Role: Owner operated, active day-to-day
Training: Negotiable
Lease: $3,851/mo gross, expires May 2030 + three 5-year options

Market Competition and Expansion:

Decades Of Restaurant History & Customer Recognition

Industry recognition and an established online presence give an incoming owner meaningful competitive advantages in this market. The differentiated menu, combining authentic Chicago-style fast food with traditional smoked BBQ, appeals to local residents, nearby employees and customers seeking convenient, affordable meals.

Multiple attractive avenues for continued growth include:

- Promote BBQ specialties by building greater awareness of the newer smokehouse menu, family-style meals, combination platters and signature sandwiches.
- Explore additional offerings such as expanded family meals, specials and more beverage options.
Increase online sales by further promoting direct online ordering, delivery platforms, digital advertising and customer loyalty programs.
- Expand catering to corporate offices, medical facilities, schools, private parties and community events with trays, platters and group meals.
- Grow community marketing through neighborhood promotions, seasonal events and outreach to nearby employment centers.
- Improve operating efficiencies, as an experienced hands-on operator may identify opportunities to optimize labor scheduling, food costs, purchasing and profitability.

Reason for Selling:

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