228 Drive Through Restaurants for Lease in Illinois, USA

Romeoville Retail for Lease - Joliet/Central Will

This freestanding restaurant offers a prime sublease opportunity in Romeoville, Illinois, directly off the I-55 interchange. The property provides excellent visibility to over 121,000 vehicles per day and sits adjacent to Lifetime Fitness and three hotels totaling more than 200 rooms, creating a built-in customer base. The 2,997 SF building accommodates a wide range of approved uses and is equipped for immediate restaurant operations. Its position at the entrance to a vibrant retail corridor ensures strong traffic flow, supported by popular brands such as Cracker Barrel, Popeye’s, and McDonald’s in the immediate vicinity. Generous surface parking is available, and the site offers easy access from Weber Road and Lakeview Drive. Tenants benefit from strong regional demographics with an average household income exceeding $117,000 within one mile, growing to nearly $149,000 within five miles. Occupy a location designed for both visibility and convenience, situated in a thriving commercial and residential hub.

Date on Market:

2026-04-17

Naperville Retail for Lease - Western East/West Corr

This 1,795 SF freestanding building with a drive-thru is available for lease in Naperville, IL. The property sits on 0.97 acres and includes a fully finished basement, offering versatile space for financial institutions or other service-based users. Located on Diehl Road with strong traffic counts and excellent accessibility, the site benefits from proximity to major highways, including I-88, and a dense mix of office, retail, and residential developments. Nearby amenities include healthcare providers, retail centers, and dining options, making this an attractive location for businesses seeking convenience and visibility. The property’s layout and drive-thru capability provide operational efficiency for tenants looking to serve customers quickly and effectively.

Date on Market:

2026-04-09

Crystal Lake Retail for Lease - Far Northwest

Date on Market:

2026-04-06

Warrenville Retail for Lease - Western East/West Corr

Date on Market:

2026-04-06

Itasca Retail for Lease - North DuPage

Date on Market:

2026-04-01

Palatine Retail for Lease - Schaumburg Area

Date on Market:

2026-04-01

Elburn Industrial for Lease - Western East/West Corr

Fenced outdoor storage 4 Drive in doors Drive thru access Truck parking

Date on Market:

2026-03-11

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 - South Chicago

For Lease Property Description Note (LoopNet): Chatham Village Square, located at 87th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, is a premier Southside neighborhood shopping center offering a dynamic mix of retail opportunities. The property features multiple small shop spaces ranging from approximately 1,330 SF to 16,940 SF, as well as a proposed outlot development of +/- 1 acre with the ability to accommodate a drive-thru. This center is anchored by strong national tenants including Nike, Kids Foot Locker, DTLR, Chase, and AT&T, and is adjacent to the Discover Customer Care Center, which employs over 1,000 people on-site. The center offers convenient access to the Dan Ryan Expressway and is located just 0.3 miles from the Metra station at 87th (Woodruff), ensuring excellent connectivity for both customers and employees. Multiple drive-thru opportunities are available, making this an attractive option for quick-service restaurants and other high-traffic uses. With strong surrounding demographics and a dense urban trade area, Chatham Village Square provides a high-visibility, high-traffic location for retailers seeking to establish or expand their presence in Chicago’s Southside market.

Date on Market:

2025-12-03

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

Lemont Industrial for Lease - Joliet/Central Will

Date on Market:

2026-02-18

Bannockburn Retail for Lease - Central North

2595 Waukegan Road offers a highly visible retail opportunity in Bannockburn, IL, ideal for tenants seeking a premier location in an affluent trade area. The property is strategically positioned at the intersection of Half Day Road (Route 22) and Waukegan Road, with monument signage and a traffic count of approximately 34,100 vehicles per day. As an outlot to Bannockburn Green Shopping Center, tenants will benefit from strong co-tenancy with Heinen’s, Walgreens, and other national brands including McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Jersey Mike’s. The building includes drive-thru lanes, abundant natural light, and convenient on-site parking, making it suitable for financial institutions, quick-service restaurants, or specialty retail. Located just one mile from I-94 and Route 41, the site offers excellent accessibility to surrounding communities such as Deerfield, Highland Park, and Lake Forest. The area’s demographics are exceptional, with an average household income of $183,000 within three miles and a highly educated population base. This is an outstanding opportunity to establish a presence in one of Chicago’s most desirable suburban markets.

Date on Market:

2026-02-13

Elgin Industrial for Lease - Far Northwest

This rare free-standing industrial building offers a prime leasing opportunity in Elgin’s strategic North Kane location. Situated on a generous 1.84-acre site, the property provides exceptional functionality for a wide range of industrial and distribution users. The building features seven drive-in doors and one outside dock, ensuring efficient loading and unloading operations. With a clear height of 14’6” and 800 amps of power at 480 volts, the facility is well-equipped to handle diverse operational requirements. The property includes approximately 2,500 SF of office space, creating a balanced environment for administrative and operational needs. Parking is abundant, with 36 spaces available and the ability to expand to over 100, making it ideal for businesses with significant workforce or fleet requirements. Outside storage is also available, adding flexibility for equipment or material storage. Located just off I-90 with immediate access to a 4-way interchange at Route 31, the site offers unparalleled connectivity to major transportation routes, supporting efficient regional distribution. This accessibility, combined with the property’s drive-through capability, makes it an excellent choice for companies requiring vehicle or equipment storage. Fully sprinklered and well-maintained, this building is ready to support your business operations in a high-demand industrial corridor.

Date on Market:

2026-02-09

Lockport Retail for Lease - Joliet/Central Will

New construction, multi-tenant retail development coming to the SW corner of Farrell Rd and E 159th St! Just north of Culver's and newly opened Panda Express and shadow anchored by Jewel. Access will be off Farrell Rd. Dunkin is confirmed for a stand-a-lone drive-thru on Pad 1 that will break ground in July 2026. Pad 2 allows for a 3,056 SF building with a double drive-thru lane. This is being offered pad ready on a ground lease, build to suit or as a potential two tenant rental building.

Date on Market:

2026-02-04

Saint Charles Retail for Lease - Western East/West Corr

Date on Market:

2026-02-03

Belvidere Retail for Lease - Boone County

1 space remaining in this new construction retail strip property anchored by Dunkin'

Date on Market:

2026-01-29

Elgin Office, Retail for Lease - Far Northwest

Available for immediate lease, this full-service trucking center offers unparalleled amenities for logistics and transportation users. The property includes 12,438 SF of first-floor space ideal for truck repair and office functions, as well as 1,476 SF designed for a quick-service restaurant with drive-thru. Tenants benefit from on-site fueling stations, a truck wash, and extensive parking capacity for up to 1,100 trucks and trailers, providing a turnkey solution for fleet operators. Located along I-90 with excellent visibility and access, the site offers unmatched convenience for regional and national distribution. The surrounding industrial ecosystem includes major logistics players such as Amazon, Wanxiang America, and NTN, creating a synergistic environment for transportation businesses. Competitive parking rates and a supportive municipality make this an attractive option for companies seeking efficiency and scalability.

Date on Market:

2026-01-20

Quincy Retail for Lease

Surrounding anchors include Slumberland, VIP Cinemas, and Quincy Medical Group, which houses the Cancer Institute, Birthing Center, and Surgery Center, creating a strong draw for both local and regional visitors. The trade area boasts a population of 72,700, an average household income of $76,900, and a daytime population of 84,800, underscoring the site’s robust consumer base. Located on Broadway Street, Quincy’s major thoroughfare, the property offers convenient ingress/egress and prominent monument and building signage opportunities.

Date on Market:

2025-08-08

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

Glen Ellyn Retail for Lease - Western East/West Corr

Date on Market:

2025-11-19

Pingree Grove Retail for Lease - Far Northwest

Located at the southwest intersection of Route 72 and Reinking Road, this 11,000 sq. ft. retail development offers excellent visibility with 12,300 vehicles per day. The site provides convenient access to nearby residential communities, established businesses, and major transportation routes. A drive-thru end unit is available for lease, with flexible space options that can be divided into two units.

Date on Market:

2025-11-11

Morris Retail for Lease - Grundy County

Positioned at the gateway to Morris, Illinois, 2685 Sycamore Drive presents a rare opportunity to lease a 5,700 SF freestanding restaurant building with exceptional visibility and access. Located just off the I-80 interchange and along the high-traffic corridors of Division Street and Route 47, this 2nd-generation restaurant site is ideal for food service, retail, or a redevelopment concept. The property sits on a generous 2.95-acre parcel, offering ample parking, a potential drive-thru configuration, and a dedicated equipment yard. The site benefits from a prominent pylon sign visible from I-80, capturing the attention of over 33,000 vehicles per day. The surrounding area is anchored by strong national and regional tenants, contributing to a vibrant commercial corridor. With average household incomes exceeding $100,000 within a 3-mile radius and a growing daytime population, the location supports a wide range of customer-driven uses. This is a compelling opportunity for operators seeking a turnkey restaurant space or developers looking to reposition a high-profile site in a thriving suburban market.

Date on Market:

2025-11-06

Libertyville Retail for Lease - Central North

Located in the heart of Libertyville’s vibrant commercial corridor, 1124 N Milwaukee Ave offers a prime opportunity for businesses seeking visibility and accessibility. This property features a well-maintained structure with flexible interior layouts, ideal for retail, office, or service-oriented operations. Positioned along a high-traffic route, it benefits from excellent exposure and convenient access to major highways, local amenities, and a strong residential base.

Date on Market:

2025-11-05