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2nd Generation QSR w/Drive-Thru 79ST-C-IL-TA 1914 W 79th St 3,712 SF of Retail Space Available in Chicago, IL 60620
Highlights
- Rare Freestanding 3,712 SqFt Former National QSR On A .51-Acre Signalized Corner Site
- Commercial Kitchen With 3 Hoods Complete With Ansul Fire Suppression Systems & Black Iron
- Direct Exposure To The Auburn Gresham Healthy Hub Anchored By Bank of America & UI Health
- Fully Functional Drive-Thru Lane With Proper Stacking Depth - Ready For Immediate Use
- Plug-And-Play 2nd-Generation Space Eliminates An Estimated $200,000 to $400,000 In Typical Drive-Thru Costs
- Active National QSR Co-Tenancy - Dunkin' At 207 W 79th Street, Burger King Within 0.8 miles & Popeyes Within 1.3 Miles
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| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Rent Type | ||
| 1st Floor | 3,712 SF | Negotiable | $25.00 /SF/YR $2.08 /SF/MO $92,800 /YR $7,733 /MO | Triple Net (NNN) |
1st Floor
3,712 square foot retail building available for lease
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Partially Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
- Anchor Space
- Central Air and Heating
- Security System
- Corner Space
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Emergency Lighting
- After Hours HVAC Available
- Drive Thru
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Commercial kitchen with three hoods
- Four walk-in coolers and freezers
- Drive-Thru
- Active national QSR co-tenancy
Rent Types
The rent amount and type that the tenant (lessee) will be responsible to pay to the landlord (lessor) throughout the lease term is negotiated prior to both parties signing a lease agreement. The rent type will vary depending upon the services provided. For example, triple net rents are typically lower than full service rents due to additional expenses the tenant is required to pay in addition to the base rent. Contact the listing broker for a full understanding of any associated costs or additional expenses for each rent type.
1. Full Service: A rental rate that includes normal building standard services as provided by the landlord within a base year rental.
2. Double Net (NN): Tenant pays for only two of the building expenses; the landlord and tenant determine the specific expenses prior to signing the lease agreement.
3. Triple Net (NNN): A lease in which the tenant is responsible for all expenses associated with their proportional share of occupancy of the building.
4. Modified Gross: Modified Gross is a general type of lease rate where typically the tenant will be responsible for their proportional share of one or more of the expenses. The landlord will pay the remaining expenses. See the below list of common Modified Gross rental rate structures: 4. Plus All Utilities: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of utilities in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of cleaning in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric & Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Utilities and Char: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the utilities and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Industrial Gross: A type of Modified Gross lease where the tenant pays one or more of the expenses in addition to the rent. The landlord and tenant determine these prior to signing the lease agreement.
5. Tenant Electric: The landlord pays for all services and the tenant is responsible for their usage of lights and electrical outlets in the space they occupy.
6. Negotiable or Upon Request: Used when the leasing contact does not provide the rent or service type.
7. TBD: To be determined; used for buildings for which no rent or service type is known, commonly utilized when the buildings are not yet built.
Property Facts
| Total Space Available | 3,712 SF | Gross Leasable Area | 3,712 SF |
| Property Type | Retail | Year Built | 2005 |
| Property Subtype | Freestanding | Parking Ratio | 8.62/1,000 SF |
| Total Space Available | 3,712 SF |
| Property Type | Retail |
| Property Subtype | Freestanding |
| Gross Leasable Area | 3,712 SF |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Parking Ratio | 8.62/1,000 SF |
About the Property
Rare 2nd Generation Drive-Thru Restaurant Chicago, IL - 79th St Commercial Corridor! "3,712 SqFt Freestanding Building With Existing Drive-Thru For Immediate Occupancy" Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to lease one of Chicago's few remaining second-generation drive-thru restaurant buildings. Situated on a highly visible hard corner along the busy 79th Street commercial corridor, this freestanding 3,712 sqft building sits on a generous 0.51-acre parcel with 32 dedicated parking spaces, an existing permitted drive-thru and extensive restaurant infrastructure already in place - saving an incoming tenant significant time and capital. Unlike new construction, this property allows operators to avoid the lengthy entitlement process and substantial build-out costs typically associated with developing a new drive-thru location. With 3 commercial exhaust hood systems, black iron gas lines, Ansul fire suppression, multiple walk-in coolers and freezers, grease trap infrastructure, commercial kitchen layout and an existing drive-thru with proper vehicle stacking, the property offers an estimated $200,000 to $400,000 in tenant improvement savings while potentially reducing development timelines by 6 to 18 months. Property Highlights - 3,712 sqft freestanding building - Built in 2005 - Existing & permitted drive-thru lane - 32 on-site parking spaces - Large 0.51-acre (22,216 sqft) site - Approximately 207 feet of frontage - B3-1 Community Shopping zoning - Excellent visibility - Along one of Chicago's primary E-W commercial corridors - Immediate occupancy The building is immediately available and ideally suited for: - National or regional quick-service restaurants - Fast-casual restaurants - Drive-thru coffee concepts - Pharmacy operators - Urgent care or medical users - Dialysis centers - Banks or financial institutions - Automotive service concepts - Convenience retail and other B3-1 permitted commercial uses Location: Prime retail space in a freestanding building with drive-thru in the heart of Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood, the property serves a dense urban trade area with over 257,000 residents within 3 miles and nearly 1.9 million residents within 10 miles. The surrounding corridor includes major national retailers such as Walmart Neighborhood Market, McDonald's, Burger King, Dunkin', Popeyes, Aldi and Family Dollar, providing consistent daily consumer traffic and strong co-tenancy. Plus, exceptional public transportation with CTA Route 79 directly in front of the property, convenient access to the CTA Red Line and the new Auburn Park Metra Station opening nearby in late 2026, providing direct service to downtown Chicago. Property Information: 3,712 sqft single-tenent one-store building with drive-thru. Built in 2005. On .51 acre lot (22,216 sqft of land). Lease Information: Lease for ($20.00 NNN). Landlord offering a new 7-10 year lease with options. Competition/Market: Opportunities to lease a true second-generation drive-thru building in Chicago are becoming increasingly scarce. This property offers a combination of attributes that are extremely difficult and expensive to recreate today: - Existing drive-thru approvals already in place - Significant tenant improvement savings - Fully built-out commercial kitchen infrastructure - Large parking field uncommon for the corridor - High-visibility hard corner location - Flexible B3-1 zoning accommodating a wide variety of commercial uses - Positioned along a major South Side commercial corridor currently benefiting from significant public & private reinvestment - Immediate availability for occupancy This is an exceptional opportunity for national brands, regional operators, franchise groups and expanding local businesses seeking a premier South Side location with substantial infrastructure already in place and the ability to open significantly faster than a ground-up development. Growth & Expansion: This location is supported by: - 257,883 residents within 3 miles - 90,225 households - Average household income of $74,495 - More than $2.17 billion in annual consumer spending - Approximately $231 million spent annually dining away from home - Nearly 5,000 employees within one mile - Strong daily traffic exposure along the 79th Street retail corridor Also, positioned on a corridor undergoing major investment. Few leasing opportunities offer the combination of existing restaurant infrastructure and long-term neighborhood growth found here. The property benefits from more than $100 million in nearby completed and planned investment, including: - Auburn Park Metra Station (opening late 2026) - Healthy Lifestyle Hub - Auburn Gresham Apartments - Invest South/West redevelopment initiatives - City of Chicago investment exceeding $750 million across priority commercial corridors Feel free to stop by the location first. If interested, please email Ted Aretos at Ted@eatz-associates.com or call 815-761-8334 for more information. Showings by appointment only. Listed by Ted Aretos & Brian O'Kelly at EatZ Real Estate Group, LLC
- 24 Hour Access
- Corner Lot
- Restaurant
- Security System
- Signage
- Tenant Controlled HVAC
- Drive Thru
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Air Conditioning
Nearby Major Retailers
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2nd Generation QSR w/Drive-Thru 79ST-C-IL-TA | 1914 W 79th St