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Restaurant For Lease • 3,000 SF
| Name | Space Use | Size | Rent | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Floor Ste | Retail | 3,000 SF | Rate Upon Request | |
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. A flagship + production model.?Not a warehouse ghost kitchen.
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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. A flagship + production model.?Not a warehouse ghost kitchen.
| Trophy Corner Location: Prime Howard & Ridge hard corner at the Chicago–Evanston gateway with dual frontage and exceptional flagship visibility. |
| Hybrid Flagship + Cloud Model Two storefront restaurants plus six commissary kitchens delivering dine-in presence and delivery-scale production in one |
| Fully Built Development: Turnkey restaurants with hood, grease trap, walk-ins, patio seating, pickup window, and 12’+ ceilings for immediate operation |
| Enterprise Digital Ecosystem: Centralized POS supporting in-person, mobile, web, delivery apps, analytics, loyalty programs, and full tenant controls |
| Scalable Commissary Platform: Six code-compliant kitchens with shared cold storage, KDS systems, staging zones, and multi-brand flexibility. |
| High-Volume Design & Access: 23 parking spaces, dedicated pickup zones, smart lockers, 1,200-amp service, and optimized driver/customer circulation. |
| Commuter Rail | Drive | Walk | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Park Station (Union Pacific North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)) | 4 min | - | 1.1 mi |
| Evanston Main Street Station (Union Pacific North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)) | 5 min | - | 1.4 mi |
| Transit/Subway | Drive | Walk | Distance |
| Howard Terminal (Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Yellow Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) | 2 min | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
| South Boulevard Station (Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) | - | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
| Jarvis Station (Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) | 4 min | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
| Airport | Drive | Walk | Distance |
| Chicago O'Hare International | 31 min | - | 15.7 mi |
| Chicago Midway International | 43 min | - | 26.1 mi |
| Parking Available: | Yes |
| Reserved: | No |
| Spaces Provided: | 15 |
| Type: | Surface |
| Included in Rent: | Yes |
Manny Regalado
KW Commercial Chicago
Manny Regalado
KW Commercial Chicago
