96 Drive Through Restaurants for Lease in Cook County, USA

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

2,340 square feet retail in New Construction, High-Image Center Directly On Busy Cicero Avenue (52k Daily Vehicles). Dunkin'-Anchored, high volume building. Frontage And Signage Directly On Cicero Avenue. Two Blocks From Midway International Airport. Densely Surrounded By National Retailers And Hotels. Close Proximity To I-55.

Date on Market:

2022-08-15

Palatine Office/Retail for Lease - Schaumburg Area

End cap with drive-thru is available for lease at 317-351 E. Dundee Road in Palatine. This storefront space is a combination of three units and is currently a cleaners. The unit is part of an 13,188 SF square foot shopping center, which is situated near the corner of Hicks and Dundee Roads. The center benefits from easy ingress and egress with excellent visibility. The property also includes 50 parking spaces for customers and tenants. These storefronts are the perfect location for a retailer, a boutique, office, a restaurant and more.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-11-10

Arlington Heights Office/Retail, Retail for Lease - Schaumburg Area

Date on Market:

2022-09-21

Melrose Park Industrial for Lease - Melrose Park Area

Located on 25th Avenue, 1 mile south of North Avenue and 1/2 mile north of Lake Street.

Date on Market:

2025-08-11

Olympia Fields Retail for Lease - Far South

In-Line Office/Retail 1400 SF Space Available Now. Your new office next to Rich Township Education Center | FP Commercial Real Estate is pleased to exclusively present for lease 3212-52 Vollmer Road, Olympia Fields, Illinois, a unique 20,000 Square Foot commercial retail center. Butterfield Plaza is conveniently located just east of the Interchange of I-57 near Governors Highway. Join RICH TOWNSHIP LIFE SKILLS CENTER - A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL/RETAIL/MUNICIPAL TENANT! • The retail center is on lighted corner just West of the Walgreens • Frontage on Vollmer Road near corner of Kedzie • 1400 SF and 2123 SF Available. Over 25 Feet of Frontage • Co-tenants include Dental Office, Lawrences Fisheries and more • Nearby retailers: Lou Malnati’s, US Bank, Ultra Foods • Daily Traffic Counts: Vollmer Rd - 27,200 vehicles; Kedzie Ave - 13,000 vehicles - PERFECT FOR YOUR SERVICE - MEDICAL/HEALTH-WELLNESS AND OFFICE USE!!!

Date on Market:

2026-03-26

Palatine Retail for Lease - Schaumburg Area

4950 square foot retail building located in new Palatine development across from Harper College with full access to Roselle Rd and Algonquin Rd. This building will be located approximately 1 mile North of new I-90 Roselle Rd. ramp. Next door to newly constructed "The Pride of Palatine BP" station.

Date on Market:

2020-03-16

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Hall Plaza offers a prime opportunity for retail, medical, or restaurant tenants in one of Chicago’s most densely populated corridors. Located at the signalized intersection of W Diversey Avenue and served by the #76 bus route, this vibrant shopping center benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility. The property features a strong co-tenancy mix including national brands such as Walmart, Big Lots, Dunkin’, McDonald's, ALDI, and Burlington Coat Factory, creating a steady draw of foot traffic and consumer activity. Tenants will appreciate the center’s generous parking ratio of 4.59 spaces per 1,000 SF and the presence of a prominent pylon sign for branding exposure. With approximately 21,000 vehicles passing daily and over 435,000 residents within a 3-mile radius, Hall Plaza is ideally positioned to support high-volume retail and service operations. The surrounding area includes a diverse mix of restaurants, healthcare providers, insurance offices, and lifestyle services, making it a destination for daily needs and discretionary spending. Whether you're expanding a regional footprint or launching a new concept, Hall Plaza delivers the infrastructure, visibility, and consumer base to support long-term success.

Date on Market:

2026-01-14

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

NWC of Roosevelt & Pulaski NWC of Roosevelt & Pulaski

Date on Market:

2024-05-29

Orland Park Retail for Lease - South Route 45

Highly visible center with excellent access located on busy 143rd. The center has strong national & regional co-tenants including; Dunkin, Kumon, Eye Was Framed & Beggars Pizza.

Date on Market:

2026-03-24

Wheeling Retail for Lease - Central North

This offering is for a retail build-to-suit offering for up to 13,000 SF of retail space. This property is located in a high traffic area with a traffic count of 28,000 vehicles per day.

Date on Market:

2026-03-09

Wheeling Retail for Lease - Central North

This offering is for a retail build to suit opportunity in a high traffic location off of W Dundee Rd.

Date on Market:

2026-03-09

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Premier Hybrid Cloud Kitchen & Experiential Restaurant Hub New Construction | Trophy Corner | Chicago–Evanston Gateway Positioned at the highly trafficked corner of Howard Avenue and Ridge Avenue — the physical gateway between Chicago and Evanston — this purpose-built culinary campus represents the next generation of restaurant real estate. This is not a traditional ghost kitchen. It is a Hybrid Cloud Kitchen & Experiential Restaurant Hub combining flagship, customer-facing restaurants at grade level with a fully integrated, technology-enabled commissary platform below. Designed for national credit tenants, emerging brands, and multi-unit operators, the asset delivers brand visibility, operational efficiency, and multi-channel revenue generation within one institutional-quality environment. Asset Overview • New-construction, dual-level culinary campus • Flagship brick-and-mortar restaurants at grade • Fully built commissary kitchens at lower level • Centralized digital ordering & POS integration • On-site dining + outdoor patio seating • Customer pickup & third-party delivery optimized • Multi-brand scalability within a single asset • 23 on-site parking spaces (incl. ADA) • 1,200-amp electrical service • Institutional-quality life safety systems • Site dimensions: 111’10” × 170’ Grade Level | Two Flagship Restaurant Spaces Two independent, fully built restaurant spaces designed for immediate operation. Size & Layout • ±1,500 SF per restaurant • Dedicated dining area: 23’2” × 39’1” (±900 SF) • 12.2-foot clear ceilings • Dual frontage: Howard Ave & Ridge Ave • Finished customer pickup window • Outdoor patio seating • Dedicated pickup zone Kitchen Infrastructure (Per Restaurant) • 10–12 ft commercial hood with fire suppression • Dedicated grease trap • Walk-in refrigeration per unit • Three-compartment warewashing sink • Dedicated food prep sink • Janitorial/mop basin Restaurant A • 8’ × 12’ walk-in cooler • 8’ × 12’ walk-in freezer Restaurant B • 8’ × 12’ walk-in cooler • 8’ × 8’ walk-in freezer Guest & Customer Experience • Two ADA-compliant restrooms (first floor) • High-visibility ordering kiosks • Wireless charging lounge area • Integrated digital brand displays Each restaurant functions as a standalone flagship while benefiting from centralized ordering, pickup, and delivery infrastructure. Centralized Digital Ordering & POS Ecosystem A tech-forward system designed for omnichannel performance and brand scalability. Integrated Ordering Channels • In-person ordering • Mobile orders • Brand-specific websites • Third-party delivery platforms • Catering & bulk orders System Capabilities • Digital menus & monitors displaying all brands • Pickup-number display system • Food lockers for online orders • Individual branded websites (auto-generated via POS) • Unified backend for menu & pricing control • Real-time analytics (order volume, prep time, fulfillment) • Automated tax calculation by jurisdiction • Loyalty & promotion integration Each tenant receives: • Dedicated POS instance • Branded website • Secure merchant account • Full data ownership Lower Level | Six Commissary Kitchens Purpose-built production environment supporting delivery-first and multi-brand operators. Kitchen Configurations • Two kitchens: 9’5” × 19’7” • Two kitchens: 9’2” × 19’7” • Two kitchens: 14’2” × 16’2” • 8-foot hood in every kitchen • Fire suppression & code-compliant ventilation Shared Cold Storage • 8’ × 11’ walk-in freezer (with shelving) • 11’ × 14’ walk-in cooler (with shelving) • Two dry-storage rooms with racks Support Infrastructure • Dedicated prep & staging zones • Two ADA-compliant restrooms • Employee break area • Delivery lift / freight dumbwaiter (all levels) • Central data room supporting POS & aggregation This structure allows multiple brands to operate independently while leveraging shared infrastructure and enterprise-level systems. Advanced Kitchen Technology (KDS & Smart Systems) Kitchen Display Systems (Per Kitchen) • Dedicated KDS screens + printers • Color-coded order prioritization • Real-time countdown timers • Auto-routing to prep stations • Peak-demand order throttling • Performance analytics Central Order Aggregation • Unified dashboard across platforms • Real-time menu sync • Dynamic pricing updates • Sales & labor analytics by brand Digital Brand Visibility & Smart Fulfillment Central Digital Brand Wall • Displays all restaurant & commissary brands • Live order numbers • Estimated pickup times • Dynamic logo rotation Smart Pickup Zone • Numbered LED pickup shelving • Optional smart lockers with: – QR-code access – Hot / ambient / cold control – Automated customer alerts • Separate courier circulation path Building Systems • 1,200-amp electrical service • Three-zone furnace system – Lower-level commissary – First-floor kitchens – First-floor dining areas • Advanced drainage & sump pump • Modern fire suppression systems Parking & Circulation • 23 striped parking spaces • ADA-compliant parking • Dedicated zones for: – Customer pickup – Third-party drivers – Vendor deliveries Designed to reduce congestion and optimize throughput during peak periods. Ideal Tenant Profile • National credit brands seeking flagship exposure + delivery scale • Multi-unit & multi-concept operators • Fast-casual & QSR brands • Chef-driven concepts expanding efficiently • Delivery-first brands entering brick-and-mortar markets Positioning Summary This asset delivers the visibility of a flagship restaurant with the scalability of a production commissary - a vertically integrated, technology-enabled culinary campus at one of the most strategic corners connecting Chicago and Evanston.

Date on Market:

2026-03-10

Skokie Retail for Lease - Near North

Date on Market:

2026-02-02

Bellwood Land for Lease - Melrose Park Area

32,308 Square Feet Development Site - With Drive-Thru Opportunity Excellent Visibility and Access Development Strongly Supported by the Village of Bellwood Single or Multi-Tenant Build To Suit or Ground Lease Hard Corner with Traffic Light Access to both 25th Avenue and St. Charles Road

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

2025-12-19

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Date on Market:

2025-12-15

Matteson Land for Lease - Far South

Two prime out lots are available for lease at Matteson Plaza, a grocery-anchored shopping destination located at 4243 Lincoln Highway in Matteson, Illinois. Positioned along a high-traffic corridor with 39,000 vehicles per day on Lincoln Highway and 17,130 on Governors Highway, these sites offer exceptional visibility and accessibility. The available parcels measure 38,250 SF and 29,600 SF, both with drive-thru potential, making them ideal for quick-service restaurants, retail, or service-oriented businesses. Matteson Plaza is anchored by Pete’s Fresh Market and features a strong tenant mix, including the newly constructed VASA Fitness, which drives consistent customer traffic. The center benefits from a hard corner location with a full traffic signal, ensuring easy ingress and egress. Surrounding retailers and restaurants, including a soon-to-open Wendy’s outlot, further enhance the site’s draw. Nearly all small shop spaces within the center are leased, underscoring the strength of this retail node. With excellent signage opportunities, ample parking, and strong demographics—over 505,000 residents within a 5-mile radius and average household incomes exceeding $87,000—these out lots present a rare opportunity to secure a premier location in one of the region’s most active retail corridors.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

2026-01-09

Streamwood Retail for Lease - Far Northwest

Flexible demising scenarios or single tenant occupancy depending on square footage needs: » 4,829 SF - full building » 2,000 - 2,829 SF - demised Incredible endcap with drive-thru opportunity Located in Jewel-Osco anchored center Strong daytime population and high area household income

Date on Market:

2025-11-03

Calumet City Retail for Lease - Near South Cook

Grocery Anchored by Pete's Fresh Market With Excellent Parking Endcap Space of Former Restaurant Available (1,970 Square Feet) Exceptional visibility near I-94 with 130,000 VPD Strong co-tenancy with national brands in surrounding area Drive-thru potential on a vacant outlot

Date on Market:

2025-09-22

Skokie Retail for Lease - Near North

Boulevard of North Shore offers prime retail space in one of Chicagoland’s most coveted shopping destinations—the Old Orchard retail corridor. This vibrant center has recently completed a full façade renovation in June 2025, delivering a modern and inviting streetscape that enhances visibility and curb appeal. Positioned along Skokie Boulevard with traffic counts exceeding 20,000 VPD and adjacent to Old Orchard Road and Golf Road, the property benefits from exceptional exposure and accessibility. The available spaces—3,793 SF and 4,000 SF—are strategically located within a dynamic tenant mix that includes AT&T, Dollar Tree, Crumbl Cookies, Wingstop, and Ross, ensuring strong co-tenancy and consistent foot traffic. The center sits in a dense, affluent trade area with an average household income of $142,414 within a five-mile radius and a daytime population exceeding 350,000, making it ideal for retailers seeking high visibility and robust consumer demand. Surrounding amenities include Northshore Hospital, Niles North High School, and multiple golf courses, reinforcing the area’s appeal to both residents and visitors. With convenient access to I-94 and proximity to major thoroughfares, Boulevard of North Shore offers unmatched connectivity for customers across the North Shore suburbs.

Date on Market:

2023-04-10

Park Forest Retail for Lease - Far South

Positioned at the gateway to downtown Park Forest, 2 Main Street offers a rare opportunity to lease a highly visible freestanding building in one of the area’s most active commercial corridors. Originally constructed in 2000 as a bank, the property features four drive-thru lanes including a dedicated ATM lane, making it ideal for financial services, quick-service retail, or medical use. The site spans 1.18 acres and includes 17 surface parking spaces, ensuring ease of access for customers and staff. Strategically located at the northwest corner of Main Street and Western Avenue, the property benefits from approximately 20,000 vehicles per day and sits adjacent to Dollar General, with proximity to CVS, Family Dollar, AutoZone, 7-Eleven, Subway, and Taco Bell. This central location within Park Forest’s commercial district offers strong co-tenancy and walkable access to retail, dining, and entertainment. Demographics within a 5-mile radius include over 136,000 residents with an average household income nearing $93,000, supporting a robust consumer base. The site’s zoning (C-3) allows for a wide range of commercial uses, and its prominent corner placement ensures maximum signage visibility and brand exposure. Whether you're expanding a retail footprint or launching a new concept, 2 Main Street delivers the infrastructure, location, and visibility to support long-term success.

Date on Market:

2025-09-04

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

Prime opportunity to lease a well-located, adaptable space in Chicago’s South Side corridor. • 15,120 SF building on 1.16-acre lot • High-visibility corner location in dense urban corridor • Strong retail footprint – ideal for medical, retail, or redevelopment • Ample on-site parking • Signalized intersection with excellent traffic exposure • Minutes from I-90 / Skyway and close to public transit • Perfect for national retailers, urgent care, grocers, or community services.

Date on Market:

2025-08-05

Chicago Heights Retail for Lease - Far South

Date on Market:

2025-07-23

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Date on Market:

2025-07-16

Arlington Heights Retail for Lease - Schaumburg Area

Date on Market:

2025-07-03