Breakfast & Pancake House –$1.2M+ Ann. Revenue | 20+ yrs Shorewood, IL
Business Description
Turnkey Breakfast Icon | Loyal Clientele | 20+ Yrs of Profits
This well-established breakfast and brunch destination has been serving the Shorewood/Plainfield and Joliet, Illinois community for over 20 years. With $1.2M+ in annual gross revenue and a loyal, repeat customer base built over two decades, this is one of the most stable and proven restaurant opportunities on the market today.
This is a true turnkey operation. Walk in on Day 1 and inherit everything: an experienced, long-tenured staff, time-tested recipes and menu, established supplier relationships, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, and a dining room full of regulars who have been coming back for years. The hard work of building a brand, earning community trust, and developing operational systems has already been done for you.
Breakfast and brunch concepts are among the most resilient segments in the restaurant industry — lower operating hours than dinner-service establishments, consistent morning traffic, strong check averages, and recession-resistant demand. This business has thrived through every market cycle over its 20+ year history, a testament to the strength of its brand and the loyalty of its customers.
The Shorewood/Will County market continues to grow, bringing new families and residents who become new regulars. The business has significant untapped upside through catering, online ordering, delivery platforms, and social media — none of which have been aggressively pursued, representing real growth opportunity for a motivated new owner.
Whether you're an experienced restaurateur expanding your portfolio or a first-time buyer seeking an established business with immediate cash flow, this opportunity offers exactly what serious buyers look for: proven revenue, brand equity, operational stability, and a community reputation that money simply cannot buy.
The owner is pursuing other business ventures after 20+ years of successful ownership and is committed to a smooth, thorough transition for the right buyer.
This is a true turnkey operation. Walk in on Day 1 and inherit everything: an experienced, long-tenured staff, time-tested recipes and menu, established supplier relationships, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, and a dining room full of regulars who have been coming back for years. The hard work of building a brand, earning community trust, and developing operational systems has already been done for you.
Breakfast and brunch concepts are among the most resilient segments in the restaurant industry — lower operating hours than dinner-service establishments, consistent morning traffic, strong check averages, and recession-resistant demand. This business has thrived through every market cycle over its 20+ year history, a testament to the strength of its brand and the loyalty of its customers.
The Shorewood/Will County market continues to grow, bringing new families and residents who become new regulars. The business has significant untapped upside through catering, online ordering, delivery platforms, and social media — none of which have been aggressively pursued, representing real growth opportunity for a motivated new owner.
Whether you're an experienced restaurateur expanding your portfolio or a first-time buyer seeking an established business with immediate cash flow, this opportunity offers exactly what serious buyers look for: proven revenue, brand equity, operational stability, and a community reputation that money simply cannot buy.
The owner is pursuing other business ventures after 20+ years of successful ownership and is committed to a smooth, thorough transition for the right buyer.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 22
- Employees
- 18 (8 Full-time, 10 Part-time)
Experienced, long-tenured staff — several employees have been with the business - Facilities & Assets
- Fully equipped commercial kitchen with all FF&E included. Dining room accommodates 140 seats. Established supplier and vendor relationships. Full inventory included. 20 yrs lease with options.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Shorewood, IL is a growing suburb in Will County with strong family demographics and an underserved breakfast/brunch market. Our restaurant has been the go-to neighborhood breakfast destination for over 20 years.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Significant upside potential through extended hours, catering services, online ordering/delivery platforms, loyalty programs, and social media marketing — none of which have been fully developed. A motivated new owner could meaningfully grow revenue beyond the current $1.2M baseline
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 4,500
- Rent
- $10,700.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 12/12/2036
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- After 20+ years of successful operation, the owner is looking to pursue new busi
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide a comprehensive transition period to ensure a smooth handover — including staff introductions, supplier relationship transfers, menu training, and operational walkthroughs. Seller is committed to the new owner's success.
- Financing Options
- NA
Listing Info
- ID
- 2334570
- Listing Views
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