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Restaurant For Lease • 1,500+ SF
| Name | Space Use | Size | Rent | Details |
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| Ll Floor Ste | Retail | 3,300 SF | Rate Upon Request | |
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| 1st Floor Ste | Retail | 1,500-3,300 SF | Rate Upon Request | |
Flagship Restaurant Opportunity New Construction | Trophy Corner | Chicago–Evanston Gateway Positioned at the highly visible intersection of Howard Avenue and Ridge Avenue — the gateway between Chicago and Evanston — this newly constructed development presents a rare opportunity to lease a purpose-built flagship restaurant space within a high-traffic, high-visibility corridor. Designed for modern food concepts, the property offers two independent restaurant spaces, each providing strong street presence, customer-facing operations, and infrastructure capable of supporting a wide range of culinary uses. The project combines institutional-quality construction, modern restaurant systems, and exceptional brand exposure in one of the North Side’s most strategic commercial intersections. Restaurant Spaces Two fully built restaurant spaces designed for immediate operation. Size & Layout - ±1,500 SF per restaurant - Dedicated dining area measuring approximately 23’2” × 39’1” (±900 SF) - 12.2-foot clear ceiling heights - Dual street frontage along Howard Avenue and Ridge Avenue - Finished customer pickup window - Outdoor patio seating potential - Dedicated customer pickup zone The layout is designed to support efficient kitchen operations, strong customer circulation, and brand-forward visibility from both major street frontages. Restaurant Kitchen Infrastructure Each restaurant space is delivered with commercial-grade restaurant infrastructure, allowing operators to launch efficiently with minimal additional buildout. - 10–12 ft commercial hood system with fire suppression - Dedicated grease trap - Walk-in refrigeration - Three-compartment warewashing sink - Dedicated food preparation 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 The building is designed to support modern restaurant service models, including dine-in, pickup, and digital ordering. - Two ADA-compliant restrooms on the first floor - High-visibility ordering kiosks - Wireless charging lounge area for customers - Integrated digital brand displays The result is a customer-friendly environment designed for both on-site dining and high-volume order fulfillment. Infrastructure & Building Systems The development incorporates institutional-grade building systems to support modern restaurant operations. - 1,200-amp electrical service - Dedicated building mechanical systems - Advanced fire suppression and life-safety systems -Modern drainage and plumbing infrastructure - 23 on-site parking spaces including ADA parking - Dedicated circulation zones for customer pickup and vendor deliveries Ideal Restaurant Concepts The spaces are ideal for: - Fast-casual restaurant brands - Chef-driven concepts - National or regional restaurant operators - High-visibility flagship locations - Operators seeking strong carryout and pickup demand
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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.
| 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 |
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| Rogers Park Station (Union Pacific North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)) | 3 min | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
| Evanston Main Street Station (Union Pacific North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)) | 2 min | - | 1.3 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 | 0.6 mi |
| South Boulevard Station (Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) | 2 min | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
| Jarvis Station (Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) | 3 min | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
| Airport | Drive | Walk | Distance |
| Chicago O'Hare International | 25 min | - | 13.8 mi |
| Chicago Midway International | 34 min | - | 22.7 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