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Sycamore Drive Through Restaurants For Sale

Drive Through Restaurant for Sale in Sycamore, IL, USA

Drive Through Restaurants for Sale within 50 kilometers of Sycamore, IL, USA

More details for 1301 E Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL - Retail for Sale

1301 E Algonquin Rd

Algonquin, IL 60102

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $3,963,153 CAD
  • 13,905 SF
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More details for 250 Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL - Retail for Sale

Corporate Burger King - 250 Virginia St

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $2,822,878 CAD
  • 3,931 SF
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More details for 1250 Douglas Rd, Oswego, IL - Specialty for Sale

1250 Douglas Rd

Oswego, IL 60543

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Specialty for Sale
  • $868,973 CAD
  • 3,750 SF
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More details for 4333 Fox Valley, Aurora, IL - Retail for Sale

Steak 'n Shake - 4333 Fox Valley

Aurora, IL 60504

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $2,043,926 CAD
  • 3,760 SF
  • Restaurant

Aurora Retail for Sale - Western East/West Corr

The Boulder Group is pleased to exclusively market for sale a single-tenant net-leased Steak ‘n Shake property located within the Chicago MSA in Aurora, Illinois. Steak ‘n Shake has been successfully operating from this location since 1998. In 2018, Steak ‘n Shake signed a long-term lease extending through July 2030, demonstrating a strong commitment to the site. The lease features 6.25% rental escalations in 2028 and in the second renewal option. Additionally, the lease is absolute triple net, presenting zero landlord responsibilities. The 3,760 square-foot building bene?ts from its position along the high-traffic Route 59 Corridor, which experiences 68,000 vehicles per day. The subject property is positioned as an outparcel to Fox Valley Mall, a 1,000,000 square-foot regional shopping center home to over 120 retail tenants. Nationally recognized neighboring retailers include Target, Meijer, Whole Foods Market, The Home Depot, Walmart, Best Buy, ALDI, Burlington, At Home, Floor & Décor, Costco, Lowe’s, and many others. The property also bene?ts from 627 luxury apartment units on-site, as Fox Valley Mall’s “Reimagining Fox Valley” redevelopment has introduced Lumen Fox Valley (304 units) and Lucca Fox Valley (323 units), delivering a built-in, high-quality customer base. Furthermore, the property is surrounded by a dense and affluent population, with 260,000 residents living within a 5-mile radius who earn an average household income of over $161,000. Lastly, the site enjoys immediate proximity to three major hospitals — Rush Copley Medical Center (210 beds), Ascension Mercy Medical Center (292 beds), and Edward Hospital in Naperville (371 beds) serving as a signi?cant demand driver for the surrounding retail corridor. Steak ‘n Shake is an iconic American fast-food chain founded in February 1934 by Gus Belt in Normal, Illinois, where he converted a gas station into the ?rst location along historic Route 66. Renowned for pioneering the “Steakburger”—made from ground steak and ground fresh in view of customers—and hand-dipped milkshakes, the company built its reputation on high-quality ingredients, including its famous beef tallow fries. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, it operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Biglari Holdings. In recent years, the chain has undergone a successful revitalization, achieving its best same-store sales performance in decades with a 10.2% increase in 2025—driven by moves like switching to 100% all-natural beef tallow for fries, accepting Bitcoin (which boosted sales dramatically), eliminating microwaves for traditional cooking, and launching packaged beef tallow products.

Contact:

The Boulder Group

Property Subtype:

Freestanding

Date on Market:

2026-03-13

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More details for 1262 S Bridge St, Yorkville, IL - Industrial for Sale

Zoned M-1 - 1262 S Bridge St

Yorkville, IL 60560

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Industrial for Sale
  • $1,806,363 CAD
  • 5,047 SF
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More details for 154 S Western Ave, Carpentersville, IL - Retail for Sale

Fifth Third Bank Absolute NNN Ground Lease - 154 S Western Ave

Carpentersville, IL 60110

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $3,626,633 CAD
  • 3,833 SF
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More details for 731 Morse Ave, Schaumburg, IL - Industrial for Sale

731 Morse Ave

Schaumburg, IL 60193

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Industrial for Sale
  • $1,668,696 CAD
  • 7,000 SF
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Drive Through Restaurants For Sale

Drive Through Restaurants

A drive-thru restaurant is a type of fast food establishment that provides customers with the ability to order and receive their meal while still in their car. This type of restaurant has been on the rise in recent years with an increase in demand for quick, mobile-friendly food options.

The majority of drive through restaurants are located on or near busy streets, making them easy for drivers to access. This accessibility can be attractive to investors as it will increase potential revenues by attracting more customers without extensive advertising costs.

Why should you buy a restaurant with a drive through as an investor?

There are many reasons to invest in a drive through restaurant. These restaurants can be profitable if they're modeled correctly and managed well. You need to consider several things when investing in a drive-through restaurant, such as location and demographics, before deciding whether or not it's right for you

The first thing that needs consideration is where your potential business should be located. A major factor here is population density - what does the neighborhood look like? Is there plenty of foot traffic on any given day? If so, this would mean more customers for the restaurant! You also want to make sure there are no competing businesses nearby that may lure away your customer base; try looking at some other areas of town with less competition and underserved population.

What are the costs of buying a drive through restaurant?

The costs to consider include the cost of the building, renovations or repairs and upgrades needed in order to do business. There may be additional fees such as franchise fees, permits, licensing. Talk to your broker about additional costs.

The cost for a commercial property itself will vary depending on the size and location; a building might cost more than one near a busy highway interchange with high traffic volume. The price per square foot also varies significantly by location.

How to make your purchase profitable and sustainable in the long run.

Purchasing a profitable drive-through restaurant requires careful research and consideration of what is needed in the area.

You will need to consider the most profitable drive-through locations, deciding if you want a single site or plan on multiple sites.

Consideration should be given to both established restaurants with traffic volumes that meet your needs as well as those which are under-performing but have potential for time and money investment to increase revenues.

Is it worth it for you to buy a drive thru restaurant now?

Right now is a a great time to invest in a drive through restaurant.

As of 2021, Interest rates are low and there is less competition for properties, which means you can get the property for less money than if you buy it later on down the road when prices and interest rates may increase. Additionally, now would be a good time to buy because people need convenient and safe food options during tough economic times.

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