2871 E Main St
St Charles, IL 60174
Panera Bread · Retail Property For Sale

The subject Panera Bread is located in St. Charles, Illinois, in DuPage and Kane counties and is less than 40 miles west of Chicago, which is among the largest cities in the United States. St. Charles is part of the Tri-Cities Area which is situated between the large cities of Aurora and Elgin, Illinois, and encompasses the cities of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles. The combined area is home to four universities and two community colleges. The Panera Bread in St. Charles is located in a busy retail area with surrounding national retailers including Walmart Supercenter, Old Time Pottery, Dollar Tree, Sears, Ace Hardware, Advance Auto Parts, Walgreens, PNC Bank, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, McDonald’s, Papa John’s Pizza, Chili’s, Olive Garden and many more. The subject property is two miles from DuPage County Airport and 10 miles from Wheaton College. Downtown St. Charles was named one of the region's Top 10 by the Chicago Tribune for fine dining, arts and entertainment, recreational opportunities, unique shopping, and a lively nighttime personality. Family Circle magazine named St. Charles number one in its 2011 Annual Survey of Best Towns and Cities for Families. The comprehensive survey included communities from across the country. The magazine’s annual roundup of perfect places to call home combine affordable housing, good neighbors, green spaces, strong public school systems and giving spirits. The subject property is located on Main Street/North Avenue which connects it directly to Chicago. The property is located within close proximity to Interstate 355 and Interstate 88, two major roadways in the area. St. Charles is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA), often referred to as Chicagoland, which has a population of nearly 10 million and is the third-largest MSA in the United States and the 22nd largest in the world. The city of Chicago is home to eleven Fortune 500 companies, while the rest of the metropolitan area hosts an additional 21 Fortune 500 companies. In 2014, the Chicago area had more than 50 million visitors.