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This month, Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (formerly Kukai Ramen & Izakaya) will be adding a mini “Ramen Museum” to their Wicker Park location in Chicago.

Customers will walk through the roughly 100-square foot museum before entering the restaurant.

Managing Partner Kevin Yu said “We’ve only been in Wicker Park since March 2016 and while we are humbled by the positive reception we’ve

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received in the neighborhood, we feel there is an opportunity to educate our guests in Chicago to Japanese ramen and its history. Because Chicago is so diverse and on the map as a foodie city, we felt this was the best market to introduce our Ramen Museum. We hope this will be something that will elevate our diners’ experience while introducing them to the wide world of Japanese ramen.” Continued on page 4

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Topics that will be covered in the museum include a live video of a Tokyo street, the History of Ramen and 3-dimensional map of Japan that showcases different region’s ramen, toppings, noodles and broth along with history surrounding the Kizuki chain in Japan and Taiwan and more.

Founded in 2003 in Japan, Kookai Ramen grew to over 20 locations in Tokyo and was then brought over to the United States in 2012 as Kukai Ramen & Izakaya. In order to achieve greater flexibility in entering upcoming new markets, the brand name was later changed to Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya in December 2015.

Businesses Win By Displaying Art From Local Emerging Artists

Often this can become a win / win situation for both the venue and the artist. Providing a chance for the artist gets exposure which hopefully leads to sales or other opportunities.

While a restaurant’s primary motivation to display art is to enhance their decor with amazing art, which will make their space more appealing to their customers and help them do more business.

As a restaurateur seeking out artists, it may be as easy as attending a local art fest and simply just asking artists if it’s something they would be interested in doing. Often times that sort of inquiry will be very well received.

If a restaurant or business is able to rotate artwork every few months the benefits are that it usually won’t cost the restaurant any money, the venue won’t be permanently stuck with the art had they purchased it outright, as well as every few months you can have a totally new collection on display to share with your customers.

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Chef Profile NAME: Michael Battocletti

RESTAURANT: Mon Ami Gabi Chicago PHONE: 773-348-8886 ADDRESS: 2300 N Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614 BIRTHPLACE: St. Louis, MO CURRENT POSITION: Executive Chef FIRST FOODSERVICE JOB: Line Cook at Old Warson Country Club FAVORITE FOOD: I love fresh seafood and pasta.

AWARDS/HONORS: I competed on the A.C.F. student culinary team while living in St. Louis. Our team took 1st in the Midwest and 3rd in the country.

MEMORABLE CUSTOMERS: Working at Next, I had the opportunity to cook for a lot of memorable customers. John Cusack, Quest Love, Thomas Keller, Grant Achatz, and many more.

WORST PART OF THE JOB: Being away from my family and not being able to spend more time with my friends.

MOST HUMOROUS KITCHEN MISHAP: We had a dish on the menu for Next: Trio where we had to fill small water balloons with a warm coconut liquid that when chilled would form a sphere. Every night Chef Beran and I would tie balloons in the basement. Without fail, we would break balloons and the coconut liquid would spray all over each of us.

FAVORITE FOOD TO PREPARE: I love to make fresh pasta and grill outside during the summer.

PART OF JOB THAT GIVES MOST PLEASURE: Hearing the feedback from the customers about the specials and seeing how much they enjoy the food that the guys in the kitchen cook for them.

IF YOU COULDNʼT BE A CHEF, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY: I would want to be a farmer. I like working with my hands and if I couldnʼt cook food I would like to grow it.

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Upscale Tortillas Take Shape Restaurants across the US are taking tortillas to new heights thanks to a growing group of chefs sourcing Mexican heritage corn and grinding it inhouse. “Chefs have more cultural capital than ever before. They make a strong case for why this product is superior in every way,” said Jorge Gavira, who founded Masienda to support Mexican farmers and import Mexican corn to the US.

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Bon Appétit’s Top 50 Best New Restaurants, 2016

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■ 37 percent of restaurants offer online ordering.

■ 32 percent of restaurants accept mobile payment.

■ 53 percent of restaurant operators say they would implement predictive ordering technology if it were available to them today.

■ 37 percent of restaurant operators believe customer ordering is the most important area of technology development in the next five years.

■ 32 percent of restaurant operators consider their operations to be lagging when it comes to technology use.

■ 12 percent of operators consider their operations to be leading-edge.

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Name and Year Founded: Urban Legend Brewing Company (2013), Relaunched as Myths and Legends Brewing Company Brewmaster: Daniel Rosenberg Do you have a tap room? Yes Where did you learn to make craft beer? Self-taught What makes your brewery unique? Urban Legend/Myths and Legends was Illinois’ first all-electric brewery as well as one of the state’s smallest production breweries, allowing us to stay flexible and maintain high quality while still maintaining the capacity to service the majority of Illinois. An early strong focus on American styles laid a solid foundation to build a wide repertoire of beers, which now range further into European styles.

What has your biggest challenge been with your brewery? Our most recent challenge has probably been our biggest. In recent months, like so many of our fellow breweries, we’ve had to undergo a name change. We were fortunate enough to have friends in the industry who have recently had to do the same and were able to give us some sound advice and guidance, but it’s always a painful process to have to re-brand something that’s already well established in the market.

Where do you get your inspiration for new items? Inspiration comes from a lot of places, and that’s how we like it. Our brew master makes a point to try anything and everything he hasn’t sampled before, and loves to brew up new styles. Sometimes inspiration comes from a tasty brew, sometimes from a meal, or even an off-handed comment from a friend (that’s how we wound up with a Chocolate Habanero Stout!). Keeping an open mind and a willingness to try something new has no doubt been one of the most important things.

Are your products sold wholesale to on and off premise buyers? Yes, we sell kegs of all the beers we brew as well as 22 oz bottles of select styles What types of products do you produce (stouts, ales, IPA’s, etc) We produce an extremely wide range of beers, ranging from traditional IPAs, cream ales, and stouts, to experimental batches and flavor infused seasonal beers. The best reason to try brewing something new is that we haven’t tried brewing it before.

What package sizes do you offer? ½ and 1/6 BBL kegs and 22 oz bottles.

What is your brewery’s signature item? Keeping a wide range of products has been a signature of ours for a while, though we have as of late found a niche with our Session IPA, Battra.

What seasonal products do you brew? While we keep a small amount of all our beers available year-round, we tend to focus on certain ones during the seasons they’re best suited for.

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Hugh Acheson, Joins Punch Bowl Social as Culinary Partner Award-winning, Denver-based restaurant group, Punch Bowl Social, founded by entrepreneur Robert Thompson, announced that it has appointed southern culinary sensation and celebrity chef Hugh Acheson to serve as Culinary Partner. In this newly created role, Acheson will quarterback the ongoing culinary direction of the growing restaurant concept and further strengthen Punch Bowl Social’s commitment to a seasonally inspired, scratch kitchen.

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Target Tries Boosting its Fresh Food Profile

Target’s efforts to boost grocery sales are hitting a hurdle in the perishables department, where slow sales of fresh meats and produce are leading to write-offs and eating into profits.

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Lincoln Park’s iconic Irish pub, River Shannon just recently celebrated 70 years of good times and kindred spirits with a 70th Anniversary Bash and fundraiser.

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Established in 1946 by a couple of Chicago’s finest firefighters, the River Shannon is the 12th oldest bar in Chicago. The etched-glass doors, tin ceilings, exquisite antique bar, green velour curtains and old sepia prints of Chicago on the walls give River Shannon its authentic feel. We have been serving up the ultimate in spirits, to the best of patrons for over 60 years. They invite everyone to join in and become part of the ambiance and continued history of one of Chicago’s greatest establishments.

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Other foods that fight stress: Those rich in vitamins C and A. Try raw carrots, peppers and broccoli.

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Today’s busy, health-conscious consumers want to eat freshly prepared meals and snacks without sacrificing convenience. This trend is driving strong growth in the fresh prepared foods sector. In fact, according to the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA), sales for supermarket fresh prepared foods are estimated to more than double by the year 2025 with annual growth of 7.5 percent. A particularly hot area is in-store dining, where supermarkets compete directly with full-service and quick-serve restaurants. Acosta Sales & Marketing reports up to 52 percent of grocery store shoppers have eaten prepared foods in the grocery store dining area and 45 percent have eaten in a convenience store dining area.

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They have a counter area where you can order coffee and they serve sandwiches.

FRANK’S DELI 7971 Lake St. RIVER FOREST, IL 708-689-0269. First off, their staff gets a high mark for their excellent customer service.

This is a convenience store with all the regular staples including some Italian specialties. They have a deli area where they make fresh sandwiches and they have pizza. I ordered a roast beef sub sandwich.

You can also pick up chips, drinks, candy and whatever essentials you need there.

PEELED JUICE BAR 940 Church St. EVANSTON, IL 847-424-1022.

Fresh made pressed juice and smoothies made to order. The cold pressed juice smells so good and it is so healthy for you. They also offer a nice selection of acai bowls. Across from the counter they have a case with an assortment of bottled juices and prepackaged salads. I recommend trying the taco salad.

PILOT PETE’S 905 W. Irving Park Rd. SCHAUMBURG, IL 847-8915100. This restaurant and bar is located in the Schaumburg Airport.

You are facing the runway so you can see the planes taking off and landing. The walls of the place are adorned with an extensive collection of airport and flight memorabilia. This is a fun place to take the family and the food is really good. On the menu Wednesdays and Fridays they have an all you can eat “Fish n Chips”. It’s fried cod, plus it comes with coleslaw.

RED HEN BREAD 736 Lake St. OAK PARK, IL 60301. If you haven’t tried Red Hen Bread then put them on your list to check out. They really make the most amazing breads. Fresh bread is always at the top of my list. I got one of their plain baguettes and a loaf of the multi grain. Other choices include brioche, ciabatta, pumpernickel, cranberry multigrain to name a few. This is a bakery and café offering beverages, sandwiches and desserts.

SERRELLI’S FINER FOODS 6454 W. North Ave. CHICAGO, IL 773-2377530. Family owned and operated since 1934. Italian Deli & Grocery and they have a Beef Stand inside the store where you can get sandwiches to go. They are known for their Italian Beef. You can pick it up at the store or you can order online at serelli-st.com and have it shipped anywhere in the U.S. Packages can include a bucket of beef & gravy, rolls, homemade Giardinara and sweet peppers. They have Italian sausage and meatballs too. This is an ideal gift for any foodie.

SLICE FACTORY 421 N. Harlem Ave. OAK PARK, IL 708-725-3500.

This is a small place. On display they had four 30’inch size pizza pans with different kinds of pizza. They serve a jumbo slice of pizza, and I’m not kidding, its super-size thin pizza. The guy working there asked me if I would like it sliced, so he cut it up in squares which made it easier to eat. I tried the tomato basil pizza; it was light and flavorful.

They also have wings.

WORLD MARKET 1725 Maple Ave. EVANSTON, IL 847-424-1022.

This is neat market to check out. You can pick up some accessories for your house and some specialty food products. They have a big selection of imported candies and cookies along with spices, oils and sauces. They have a section with coffee and tea and they even sell beer and wine there. I picked up some peppermint vanilla sugar free mints in front by the registers.

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Ronnoco remains a local, Midwest-owned and operated company that is small enough to pay attention to the details that go into making great coffee, but large enough to service more than 20 states throughout the US. From roasting premium blend coffees to delivering complete beverage solutions, at Ronnoco, their passion is serving those who serve their products.

Deep Fried Twinkies —featuring the well-known snack cakes filled with either chocolate or vanilla cream, then battered, deep fried and frozen—will soon hit the frozen food aisles at Wal-Mart stores. AP A University of Michigan Survey has found that 46 percent of U.S. drivers prefer a vehicle with no selfdriving capacity. Thirty-nine percent would opt for a car with some self-driving capability, and only 15 percent really want cars that can drive themselves.

The numbers are consistent with those of a similar survey conducted 10 months earlier. Most Americans believe that libraries still do a good job of serving their communities’ learning needs.

A Pew Research Center survey found that 76 percent of adults agree that their local library is fulfilling its educational function, with 37 percent saying it does so “very well” and 39 percent saying “pretty well.” About 82% of your donation to the Salvation Army goes to program funding to help people who need it most. Always keep a pack of wet ones single or travel packs antibacterial wipes in your car or in your bag. When you can’t wash your hands use one of these because they kill 99.99% of bacteria. An inexpensive way to get shiny hair is to rinse your hair out with apple cider vinegar. California produces more

Popcorn, Indiana, maker of America’s #1 Kettlecorn, is excited to introduce its Himalayan Pink Salt fl avor to the marketplace. Inspired by the small town that bears its name, these delicious little bursts of joy that come out of the big red bags are enhanced with Himalayan Pink Salt, offering rich popcorn flavor with a subtle, pleasing salt taste.

than 95% of the olives grown in the U.S. There are two main varieties of trees that produce California ripe olives; Manzanillo and Sevillano Change up your salad by using dandelion greens arugula, radicchio, frisee and baby Swiss greens.

Greek spaghetti is made with burnt butter and Mizithra cheese. You can find this cheese shaped ball in a specialty grocery store. Grate it yourself or ask the store to do it for you. Pie Five Pizza has a state of the art custom designed pizza oven that cooks their pizzas in just 145 seconds. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory with numerous locations throughout the U.S. is famous for its amazing selection of old fashioned caramel apples. Soak in a tub full of hot water and some Epsom salt to distress and relax your muscles and it relieves inflammation.

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ALDI will build a 500,000-square-foot distribution center and divisional headquarters in Dinwiddie County, Va., on an 80-acre parcel of land, marking the latest step in the retailer’s commitment to US expansion. ALDI has opened seven stores in the Richmond, Va., market over the last year and has plans for two additional locations there.

Chef Emeril Lagasse opens his 13th restaurant in the Lagasse Organization in New Orleans called Meril after his daughter. This will be his fourth restaurant in New Orleans. Delta Airlines will offer new service to San Francisco and Nashville as well as more flights to Seattle and Milwaukee. Detroit Fall Beer Festival, Easton Market, Detroit, Michigan Oct. 21-22nd, 2016. One of the largest all Michigan beer tastings around. Sip on more

Armour is now offering flame grilled beef slider patties. Armour Sliders are perfect for the busy household. The fully-cooked, flamed grilled sliders make a delicious appetizer, snack or even a quick and easy meal for the whole family. They just need to be heated and are then ready to serve. - armourmeats.com

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Prior to the start of a race event in Bristol, Tenn. race fan and Hendersonsville, N.C. native Chad Whitcomb was recognized as one of Nathan’s Famous “Ultimate Fans” with a $1,000 Food City gift card, Nathan’s Famous apparel and free Nathan’s Famous hot dogs for one year. Nathan’s Famous is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

than 700 craft beers from over 80 Michigan breweries. Kohler Food & Wine Experience will be held from Oct. 20-23 in Kohler, Wisconsin. Celebrity chefs, libations, tastings, seminars, food and wine. Panda Express honors iconic, Chinese inspired American crafted cuisine with the launch of General Tso’s Chicken, a limited time offer available at their 1900 restaurants through Dec. 27th. The National Restaurant Association announced a new partnership with the American Culinary Foundation, which offers exclusive benefits to ACF and NRA members alike. Restaurant industry sales are expected to reach $783 billion in 2016 and the restaurant industry is the nation’s second-largest private sector employer, with 80% having started in entry level positions.

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Foods Made Better PEOPLE SERVING THE INDUSTRY New SBL is an integral part of the daily nutrition of tens of thousands of Americans.

Between the countless restaurants that cook and serve fresh meat from their plant, to the customers that bite into a perfectly prepared egg roll or chicken sandwich, it all begins in their newly renovated Chicago kitchens where bright hallways lead from the busy meat butchers to the trained Chefs. Every square inch of their new plant reflects the ethos of the company: that food is better when it is prepared with care and attention.

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Leaders are made, not born, and how they develop is key to how they will lead. The most effective of these types are the strategist and the alchemist.

See if you recognize your own style: 1. Opportunist: Wins any way possible. Manipulative. It’s all about winning, winning, winning. Good in emergencies and sales opportunities.

2. Diplomat: Avoids overt conflict and adheres to group norms. Hates rocking the boat.

Good as support; helps bring people together.

3. Expert: Rules by logic and expertise. Seeks rational efficiency. Effective as a leader only when able to bring others along.

4. Achiever: Meets strategic goals through teamwork; juggles managerial duties and market demands. Action and goal oriented.

5. Individualist: Weaves his personal goals into a larger group strategy and performance. Effective in venture and consulting roles.

6. Strategist: Generates organizational and personal transformations through the powers of mutual inquiry, vigilance and vulnerability. A transformational leader.

7. Alchemist: Spawns social transformation across large groups by integrating material, cultural and even spiritual change.

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– From “Seven Transformations of Leadership,”Harvard Business Review; Executive Leadership

This month I am pictured with Chef Phillip Foss, proprietor of EL Ideas. This intimate restaurant in the Douglas Park neighborhood serves elite cuisine in an open kitchen setting where guests are encouraged to interact with chefs throughout their meal. The 26 seat restaurant has won numerous accolades from local and national press.

Dave Dykstra and Dave Gazorac are with Tierra Environmental, a local firm helping to keep things flowing in the Midwest food industry. Each day Tierra’s trucks visit restaurants, food processing plants, supermarkets and institutions, removing their old cooking oil and grease. They’re experts in solving sewer odor problems and drain back ups. Food businesses can’t afford to be down, which is why many professionals rely on Tierra. They are nice people to do business with and care about their customers. The firm is family owned and operated. Don’t wait until you have a problem to call them. Check out their ad on page 20.

Donald Pfleiderer and Tim Smith are with Enviromatic Corporation, a firm providing high quality commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning and related services, products and consulting to the Chicagoland and US food industry.

Enviromatic is known to many simply as “Viro” which handles almost all aspects of grease exhaust systems, including system design, providing rooftop protection with its ViroGuard grease containment system, pre-job analysis and compliancy, post job cleaning and testing, inspection, and fire system maintenance. Not using the most qualified hood and duct cleaning company could result in your food business having a fire and having your insurance claim denied. Call Viro to get the job done right, just as so many local independents and chains do. Check out their ad on page 23 Walter and Michael Mulica are with Elk Grove Village based Belmont Sausage Company, producers of some of the freshest, highest quality European Sausages and Deli Meats.

Belmont recently began producing Dry Kabanoos, a premium Dry Aged Sausage Stick.

These delicious products are great for Bloody Mary’s or enjoyed with a cocktail or beer. It’s packaged for retail and in bulk for foodservice. And boy, it was a huge hit at Shmoozefest. You can see their ad on page 22.

Luigi Pintore is with CRM North America Group, a firm offering a full line of meat seasonings, sausage seasonings, curing and processing equipment to the US food industry. Luigi works with meat processors and grocers to provide them with training and expertise in improving food quality and extending shelf life of their meats. Recently the firm added a training center to their Franklin Park Illinois offices, where they train chefs, butchers, grocers and meat processors in the art of sausage making and curing meats. Want gourmet sausages? Contact Luigi today. You can see their ad on page 39 of this issue.

John Gianforte the sales manager at Lifestyle Beverages, a local gourmet beverage distributor. Artisan beverages and soft drinks give the seller a unique opportunity to give their customer something special and gain high margins at the same time. The beauty of selling single serve drinks is that there are no free refi lls. Many of their products use natural flavors and are made without high fructose corn syrup. You can find Lifestyle Beverages phone number listed in our Buyers Directory under Beverages.

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DESTINATION: TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK

Getting There: Drive/Train/Fly in to LaGuardia Airport Flights out of Chicago O’Hare on American, Delta, Spirit and United. Flights out of Chicago Midway on Delta and Southwest Airlines Tarrytown, New York is approximately a 28 mile drive from the LaGuardia Airport. If you prefer to take the train to Tarrytown, you can catch the Metro Train from Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal. The Village of Sleepy Hollow is north of Tarrytown. With Halloween coming up, it is the ideal time to have a fun and scary getaway and visit some great historic sites.

Accommodations include: Castle Hotel & Spa overlooking the Hudson River, Courtyard by Marriott Tarrytown, Double Tree by Hilton Tarrytown, Westchester Marriott or the Sheraton Tarrytown just to name a few.

Things to do: n Haunted Hayride – climb aboard a hay wagon that winds thought the dark secluded roads of the hollow and watch out for the Headless Horseman n Horseman’s Hollow – Historic Phillipsburg Manor transforms into a terrifying landscape ruled by vampires, witches, undead soldiers, ghouls and ghosts, all serving the Headless Horseman himself. Visitors begin by walking a haunted trail, stumbling upon scenes of a town driven mad by the Headless Horseman n Kykuit – visit the Rockefeller Estate, home to the Rockefeller family, gardens, art and history n Lyndhurst Castle – 19TH Century Gothic Revival country house which sits on its own 67 acre park beside the Hudson River in Tarrytown n Old Dutch Church – built in 1685, the old Dutch Church is the oldest church in New York State n Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Walking Tours: The Classic Tour- dig deeper into the history of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and its residents. Two hour walking tour where you will hear of Washington Irving, author of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. You will be introduced to cemetery art, architecture and symbols on their grounds The Original Knickerbocker – trace the footsteps of Washington Irving’s most famous character, Ichabod Crane in the Legend of Sleepy Hollow as you walk to the author’s final resting place in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. n Sunnyside – visit Author Washington Irving’s historic house on 10 acres along the Hudson River n The Great Jack Lantern Blaze – see more than 700 individually hand carved, illuminated jack o lanterns in this elaborate walk-through experience For more info visit sleepyhollow.com or hudsonvalley.org Shopping– Located a short distance from Tarrytown, you will find two malls in White Plains, NY, the Westchester Mall and the Galleria Mall at White Plains

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Leaders Tips

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It’s easy to disappear into the hot maw of anger. But blaming yourself or forcing change on others won’t help. Instead of becoming consumed with anger, says leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith, redirect it by correcting your mistakes and enlisting people to improve processes.

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Chicago residential market began 2016 with fewer homes on the market than at any time in at least nine years. Declines in the inventory of homes for sale are the result both of fewer sellers listing their homes for sale, and of those that are for sale being snapped up quickly.

Rents at top-tier Chicago apartments downtown hit another high in the first quarter, extending an upswing that began in late 2009. Rents keep rising even as developers keep building (Correlated to Barclays' Skyscraper index suggest after construction booms, economic downturns historically follow). The average effective rent at Class A downtown buildings rose to $2.98 per square foot in the quarter, up 4.56 percent from a year earlier.

The Chicago industrial market is strengthening, led by the formidable distribution and logistics sector, as well as the metro’s growing tech industry. Already, vacancy has dropped to the lowest level in more than 10 years. The rate is especially tight in the suburban markets, at 8.6 percent at midyear. Older buildings in the River North area, including the Fulton Market Cold Storage facility, are being re-purposed into offices aimed at luring tech companies (Chicago tech-sector jobs rose 16 percent between 2009 and mid-2014). The conversion of additional industrial buildings in the neighborhood will likely follow, further depleting stock. As rents and land values increase nearby, many of the existing industrial users are relocating farther south to lower expenses. While the overall real estate market is significantly stronger than just a few short years ago, many economists predict an impending economic downturn sometime in the next few years. The real question is how your real estate is positioned and what is your strategy to take advantage of the next real estate cycle.

Jonathan Tuttle is a luxury residential & commercial advisor at Coldwell Banker Gold Coast and Co- Principal at Midwest Park Capital, a manufactured housing community real estate fund.

Via Pizzeria 1-2-3 Expands Distribution

Locally based Via Pizzeria 1-2-3, a brand offering foodservice operators and consumers award winning, easy to use pizza crust mix, bread mix and sausage seasoning mix announced that it has increased its distribution. Greco and Sons will be distributing the product to institutional locations while Orlando Imports will be handling sales and distribution of its products to retail stores.

Via Pizzeria 1-2-3 offers on site customer training on how to use their award winning products. With the labor issue being what it is, we can expect smart owners to utilize products like this to help them save labor and increase consistency. You can see their ad on page 17 of this issue.

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Uptick in Sparkling Water Demand The popularity of LaCroix sparkling water among Chicago’s tech employees reflects millennials’ growing demand for premium beverages with natural ingredients, said Morningstar Director of Consumer Equity Research Adam Fleck. LaCroix sales have doubled to $225 million since 2014, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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BAKERS-WHOLESALE Eli’s Cheesecakes.............................. Page 22... 773-736-3417 Gerhard’s European Desserts ........... Page 28... 847-234-0023 Gonnella Baking Co ........................... Page 13... 312-733-2020 IL Mulino di Valenzano Bakery ........... Page 32... 773-934-1625 Lezza Spumoni & Desserts................ Page 29... 708-547-5969 JR Dessert Bakery .............................................. 773-465-6733 Julius Meinl Coffee N Tea ................................... 773-954-7571 Milano Baking Company ................................... 800-495-BUNS BAKERY EQUIPMENT Leach Food Equipment Dist............... Page 24... 815-712-7707 BAKERY-PRODUCTS Instantwhip Chicago........................... Page 32... 800-933-2500 BAKLAVA Libanais Sweets .................................................. 847-329-5060 BANKING Ridgestone Bank................................ Page 15... 847-805-9520 BANNERS Universal Awnings & Signs ................................. 773-887-3935 BANNERS & POSTERS Accurate Printing................................................. 708-824-0058 BAR SNACKS Belmont Sausage Company .............. Page 22... 847-357-1515 BAR SPOTTING/HOSPITALITY SECURITY Petritis Group Inc IL Lic 117001002 .................... 847-705-6619 BAR STOOLS Chicago Booth ................................... Page 25... 773-378-8400 Waco Manufacturing ........................................... 312-733-0054 BAR SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co............................... Page 03... 708-233-0808 BATCH FREEZERS Kool Technologies ............................................... 630-483-2256 BEEF New S B L Inc .................................... Page 38... 773-376-8280 BEVERAGES Lifestyle Beverages............................................. 630-941-7000 BLOODY MARY GARNISHES Belmont Sausage Company .............. Page 22... 847-357-1515

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BOOTHS Chicago Booth ................................... Page 25... 773-378-8400 Waco Manufacturing ........................................... 312-733-0054 BOOTHS-UPHOLSTERERS Chicago Booth ................................... Page 25... 773-378-8400 BOX COMPANIES-CORRUGATED Wertheimer Box Corporation ............. Page 10... 312-829-4545 BREAD & ROLLS Gonnella Baking Co ........................... Page 13... 312-733-2020 IL Mulino di Valenzano Bakery ........... Page 32... 773-934-1625 BREAD MIX Via Pizzeria 1 2 3 ............................... Page 17... 847-727-6200 BREAKFAST SAUSAGE Fontanini ............................................ Page 09... 708-485-4800 BREAKFAST-FOODS Menza Foods ..................................... Page 48... 630-230-0332 BUTTER-CLARIFIED Danish Maid Butter Co ....................... Page 08... 773-731-8787 BUTTER-PREPORTIONED-WHIPPED Danish Maid Butter Co ....................... Page 08... 773-731-8787 CABLE TV-SALES & INSTALLATION BKS Enterprises...................................................847-352-1118 Prime Time Sports .............................................. 847-637-3500 CALAMARI Fisherman’s Pride .............................. Page 11 ....800-543-2110 CANNOLI & CANNOLI PRODUCTS Lezza Spumoni & Desserts................ Page 29... 708-547-5969 CARPET, RUG & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Sexton Complete Care.........................................847-827-1188 CASH & CARRY OUTLETS GFS Marketplace ................................................ 800-968-6525 CASH REGISTERS & SUPPLIES Schmaus Cash Register & POS ......................... 847-675-6066 CATERING-VEHICLES DCI Central ........................................ Page 35... 800-468-7478 CCTV SYSTEMS Chicago Cardinal Communication ...................... 708-424-1446

CELLULAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICE Sprint Store by Air 1 Wireless ............ Page 21... 630-514-9333 CHAIRS-COMMERCIAL Chicago Booth ................................... Page 25... 773-378-8400 Waco Manufacturing ........................................... 312-733-0054 CHARCOAL Charcoal Supply Company ................................. 312-642-5538 CHEESECAKES Eli’s Cheesecakes.............................. Page 22... 773-736-3417 CHICKEN-PROGRAMS FSI/Foodservice Solutions .................................. 847-719-6088 CHILI Captain Ken’s Foods............................................800-510-3811 CIGARS Pacific Cigar Company ...................... Page 40....630-972-1189 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Food Industry News ............................................ 847-699-3300 CLEANING PRODUCTS SuperClean ......................................................... 847-361-0289 CO-PACKERS T F Processors................................... Page 14... 847-709-2600 COFFEE Ronnoco Coffee ................................. Page 21... 630-669-2885 Farmer Brothers Coffee ...................................... 312-437-1818 COFFEE & TEAS Royal Cup Coffee............................... Page 15... 630-254-3365 Julius Meinl Coffee N Tea ................................... 773-954-7571 True Brew Outfitters ............................................ 773-252-7000 COFFEE HOUSE PRODUCTS True Brew Outfitters ............................................ 773-252-7000 COFFEE ROASTERS Tec Foods Inc..................................... Page 12... 773-638-5310 Tugboat Coffee ................................................... 630-390-6613 COFFEE-GOURMET & SPECIALTY Julius Meinl Coffee N Tea ................................... 773-954-7571 True Brew Outfitters ............................................ 773-252-7000 COLD STORAGE Perishable Distribution Solutions ........................ 888-491-1641

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Page 42 COLD STORAGE-PORTABLE Portable Cold Storage........................ Page 37... 800-535-2445 COMMUNICATIONS APLM Distributing ............................................... 866-758-0058 CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES Walter Daniels Construction .............. Page 15... 773-775-0170 CONSULTING & DESIGN A D E Foodservice Equipment .............................630-628-0811 CONTRACT LABOR SERVICES Atlas Employment Services ............... Page 33... 847-671-1557 CORNED BEEF HASH Menza Foods ..................................... Page 48... 630-230-0332 CORNED BEEF-FRESH Vienna Beef ....................................... Page 14... 773-278-7800 EX-Cel Corned Beef ........................................... 312-666-2535 CORPORATE GIFTS Vienna Beef ....................................... Page 14... 773-278-7800 CRABMEAT Phillips Foods..................................... Page 24... 847-707-1077 DAIRY-PRODUCTS Instantwhip Chicago........................... Page 32... 800-933-2500 DELIVERY-VEHICLES DCI Central ........................................ Page 35... 800-468-7478 DESSERTS Algelato Chicago ................................ Page 16... 847-455-5355 Eli’s Cheesecakes.............................. Page 22... 773-736-3417 Gerhard’s European Desserts ........... Page 28... 847-234-0023 DESSERTS-WHOLESALE Lezza Spumoni & Desserts................ Page 29... 708-547-5969 DIRECT MAIL PROGRAMS Food Industry News ............................................ 847-699-3300 DIRECTV Prime Time Sports .............................................. 847-637-3500 DISHWASHER-LEASING & RENTAL Lee’s Foodservice .............................. Page 33....800-728-1102 Cintas Corporation .............................................. 630-543-3666 DISTRIBUTOR SALES REPS Jeff Goworowski.................................................. 773-851-7833 DRAPERY CLEANING ON SITE Sexton Complete Care.........................................847-827-1188 DUCT CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ............. Page 23... 847-729-8000 Averus ................................................................. 800-393-8287 Olympia Maintenance ......................................... 708-344-0344 ELECTRICAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical........... Page 26... 847-381-0448 ENERGY BROKER Century Energy Solutions .................. Page 20... 630-817-3164 ERP SOFTWARE-FOR DISTRIBUTORS TopshelfDS......................................... Page 16... 770-883-7441 ETHNIC FOODS Kikkoman Sales USA ......................... Page 23... 630-954-1244 FAUCETS Faucet Shoppe The ........................... Page 39... 773-478-3890 FILTERS-EXHAUST SYSTEMS Averus ................................................................. 800-393-8287 Olympia Maintenance ......................................... 708-344-0344 FIRE ALARM REPAIR & TESTING Valley Fire Protection .......................................... 630-761-3168 FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS Averus ................................................................. 800-393-8287 Fox Valley Fire & Safety...................................... 847-695-5990 Henrichsen Fire & Safety Equip .......................... 800-373-9714 FIRE-EXTINGUISHERS Averus ................................................................. 800-393-8287 Henrichsen Fire & Safety Equip .......................... 800-373-9714 FIRST AID-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Affirmed Medical Service .................................... 847-322-9185 FLATBREADS Grecian Delight Foods ........................................ 847-364-1010 FLOOR CLEANING-REFINISH & REPAIR Sexton Complete Care.........................................847-827-1188 FLOORS-SALES & REPAIRS Customcrete LLC ................................................ 847-651-9699 FOOD BROKERS UJ Marketing ....................................................... 847-668-9068 FOOD DISTRIBUTORS Christ Panos Foods ........................... Page 04... 312-421-6100 Devanco Foods .................................. Page 29... 847-228-7070 Tec Foods Inc..................................... Page 12... 773-638-5310 Anichini Brothers ................................................. 312-644-8004 Grecian Delight Foods ........................................ 847-364-1010 Kronos Foods...................................................... 800-621-0099

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CLASSIFIEDS FOOD EQUIPMENT Bob King Auctions .............................. Page 26... 847-363-2268 FOOD PRODUCTS Menza Foods ..................................... Page 48... 630-230-0332 Tec Foods Inc..................................... Page 12... 773-638-5310 GFS Marketplace ................................................ 800-968-6525 Grecian Delight Foods ........................................ 847-364-1010 Neil Jones Food Company.................................. 800-543-4356 FOOD PRODUCTS-PREPARED Captain Ken’s Foods............................................800-510-3811 FOOD-DISTRIBUTION SOFTWARE TopshelfDS......................................... Page 16... 770-883-7441 FOOD-PRODUCTION SOFTWARE TopshelfDS......................................... Page 16... 770-883-7441 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT Leach Food Equipment Dist............... Page 24... 815-712-7707 March Quality Used & New Equip...... Page 15... 800-210-5895 Thunderbird Food Machinery ............. Page 12... 866-451-1668 Losurdo Inc ......................................................... 630-833-2828 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Boelter Foodservice Equip & Supply . Page 31... 888-263-5837 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT-REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc ..................... Page 34... 888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical........... Page 26... 847-381-0448 Cobblestone Ovens ............................................ 847-635-0172 FOODSERVICE- LAYOUT & DESIGN A D E Foodservice Equipment .............................630-628-0811 Losurdo Inc ......................................................... 630-833-2828 Sarfatty Associates ..............................................847-920-1100 FOODSERVICE-EQUIPMENT PARTS CSI - Coker Service Inc ..................... Page 34... 888-908-5600 Cobblestone Ovens ............................................ 847-635-0172 FOODSERVICE-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co............................... Page 03... 708-233-0808 GFS Marketplace ................................................ 800-968-6525 FREEZER & REF TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage........................ Page 37... 800-535-2445 FREEZERS-ALL TYPES Custom Cooler & Freezer .................. Page 08... 630-879-3131 FRYERS FSI/Foodservice Solutions .................................. 847-719-6088 GASKET REPLACEMENT SERVICE Hands on Gaskets & Hardware .......................... 708-641-7007 GELATO Algelato Chicago ................................ Page 16... 847-455-5355 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy ................... Page 19. 800-4GE-LATO GELATO EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy ................... Page 19. 800-4GE-LATO Kool Technologies ............................................... 630-483-2256 GENERAL CONTRACTORS Walter Daniels Construction .............. Page 15... 773-775-0170 GIARDINIERA Authentic Barnds................................ Page 28... 708-749-5430 E Formella & Sons .............................................. 630-873-3208 V Formusa Company .......................................... 847-813-6040 GLYCOL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM & REPAIR Mackay Heating & Mechanical........... Page 26... 847-381-0448 GOURMET-FOOD PRODUCTS Viola Imports ....................................................... 847-690-0790 GPS VEHICLE TRACKING Sprint Store by Air 1 Wireless ............ Page 21... 630-514-9333 GREASE REMOVAL SERVICE Kaluzny Bros Inc ................................................. 815-744-1453 GREASE TRAP PUMPING SERVICE Tierra Environmental.......................... Page 20... 888-551-1998 Kaluzny Bros Inc ................................................. 815-744-1453 GREASE-EXHAUST CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ............. Page 23... 847-729-8000 Averus ................................................................. 800-393-8287 Olympia Maintenance ......................................... 708-344-0344 GREEK FOOD PRODUCTS Devanco Foods .................................. Page 29... 847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries .................... Page 18... 773-735-2250 Grecian Delight Foods ........................................ 847-364-1010 Kronos Foods...................................................... 800-621-0099 GYROS Devanco Foods .................................. Page 29... 847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries .................... Page 18... 773-735-2250 Grecian Delight Foods ........................................ 847-364-1010 Kronos Foods...................................................... 800-621-0099 HAMBURGER PATTY MANUFACTURER Devanco Foods .................................. Page 29... 847-228-7070 HAND HELD TWO WAY RADIOS APLM Distributing ............................................... 866-758-0058

Food Industry News® October 2016 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REP Mackay Heating & Mechanical........... Page 26... 847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 .................................... Page 30... 847-987-9738 HEATING & COOLING-INSTALLATION & REPAIR Polar Refrigeration .............................................. 630-670-6890 HOOD & EXHAUST-CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ............. Page 23... 847-729-8000 Averus ................................................................. 800-393-8287 Olympia Maintenance ......................................... 708-344-0344 HOOD & EXHAUST-SYSTEMS Belvin/J&F Sheet Metal Co ................................. 312-666-5222 HOOD SYSTEMS-FIRE Averus ................................................................. 800-393-8287 HOT DOGS Vienna Beef ....................................... Page 14... 773-278-7800 Crawford Sausage .............................................. 773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago................................................. 800-249-5226 HUMAN RESOURCES ADP..................................................................... 847-507-4210 HUMMUS & SPREADS Grecian Delight Foods ........................................ 847-364-1010 ICE CREAM Algelato Chicago ................................ Page 16... 847-455-5355 Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream ............ Page 27... 608-221-8640 Fox Valley Farms ............................... Page 32... 630-231-3005 Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream ............. Page 36... 847-251-0477 Instantwhip Chicago........................... Page 32... 800-933-2500 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy ................... Page 19. 800-4GE-LATO ICE CREAM-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY Kool Technologies ............................................... 630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-YOGURT Instantwhip Chicago........................... Page 32... 800-933-2500 ICE MACHINE REPAIR & SANITIZING Ice Solutions 24 .................................................. 847-807-3385 Major Appliance Service ..................................... 708-447-4100 ICE MACHINES-SALES-RENTAL OR LEASING Empire Cooler Service ....................... Page 19... 312-733-3900 ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical........... Page 26... 847-381-0448 ICE-SCULPTURE AAA Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures ............................. 708-366-3333 INSURANCE Jos Cacciatore & Company ............... Page 17... 312-259-8200 Northern Underwriting Manager......... Page 03... 815-226-9353 Caro Insurance Services..................................... 708-745-5031 Concklin Insurance Agency................................. 630-268-1600 ISU Northwest Insurance Services ..................... 888-366-3467 Society Insurance ............................................... 888-576-2438 The Horton Group ............................................... 312-917-8610 INSURANCE SERVICES Northern Underwriting Manager......... Page 03... 815-226-9353 Clermont Specialty Managers ............................. 312-881-1457 INSURANCE-INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Jos Cacciatore & Company ............... Page 27... 312-264-6055 INSURANCE-RESTAURANT Heil & Kay Insurance Agency.............................. 847-258-5310 INTERIOR DESIGNERS Sarfatty Associates ..............................................847-920-1100 INTERNET ADVERTISING Food Industry News ............................................ 847-699-3300 ITALIAN BEEF Authentic Brands................................ Page 28... 708-749-5430 Bari Beef ............................................ Page 30... 847-305-0056 Devanco Foods .................................. Page 29... 847-228-7070 Fontanini ............................................ Page 09... 708-485-4800 Serrelli’s Foods .................................. Page 08..877-385-BEEF Grecian Delight Foods ........................................ 847-364-1010 Red Hot Chicago................................................. 800-249-5226 ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES E Formella & Sons .............................................. 630-873-3208 ITALIAN SAUSAGE Devanco Foods .................................. Page 29... 847-228-7070 Fontanini ............................................ Page 09... 708-485-4800 Anichini Brothers ................................................. 312-644-8004 JANITOR-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co............................... Page 03... 708-233-0808 JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA ......................... Page 23... 630-954-1244 JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest.................................................... 800-921-9151 KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ............. Page 23... 847-729-8000 Averus ................................................................. 800-393-8287 Olympia Maintenance ......................................... 708-344-0344

KITCHEN-RENTALS Spark Shared Kitchen ......................................... 312-399-2084 KNIFE-SHARPENING SERVICE Cozzini Inc .......................................................... 888-846-7785 Maestranzi Brothers ............................................ 708-867-7323 LAW FIRMS Dregerlaw............................................................ 312-322-0955 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile ........................................... 773-254-6100 Mickey’s Linen .....................................................773-545-7211 LIQUOR LIABILITY/AUTO/UMBRELLA Northern Underwriting Manager......... Page 03... 815-226-9353 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors ................................................. 773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions ........................ 888-491-1641 MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES Vicki Righeimer & Associates ............................. 847-899-8146 MARINADES-FOR MEATS CRM North America ........................... Page 39... 847-916-2051 MARKETING-SERVICES Illinois Royalty ..................................................... 630-487-1485 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils................... Page 07... 773-265-6500 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest.................................................... 800-921-9151 MEAT-SMOKED Nueske Applewood Smoked Meats .................... 800-382-2266 MEAT-WHOLESALE Devanco Foods .................................. Page 29... 847-228-7070 Anichini Brothers ................................................. 312-644-8004 R Whittingham & Son Meats ............................... 708-371-1650 MEATBALLS Authentic Brands................................ Page 28... 708-749-5430 Bari Beef ............................................ Page 30... 847-305-0056 MEDICAL SUPPLIES Affirmed Medical Service .................................... 847-322-9185 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Grecian Delight Foods ........................................ 847-364-1010 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing................................................. 708-824-0058 MILK Instantwhip Chicago........................... Page 32... 800-933-2500 MYSTERY SHOPPING/HOSPITALITY SECURITY Petritis Group Inc IL Lic 117001002 .................... 847-705-6619 NAME-PLATES & TAGS Classic Design Awards ....................................... 847-470-0855 OIL FILTRATION DEVICES Vito Fryfilter ........................................ Page 06... 847-859-0398 OIL-FRYING Chef Mac Culinary Cooking Oils ........ Page 26... 708-945-9150 OILS & FATS-COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils................... Page 07... 773-265-6500 Salad Oils International Corp .............................. 773-261-0500 OILS & SHORTENING Chef Mac Culinary Cooking Oils ........ Page 26... 708-945-9150 Columbus Vegetable Oils................... Page 07... 773-265-6500 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods ...............................................800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils................... Page 07... 773-265-6500 Salad Oils International Corp .............................. 773-261-0500 OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils................... Page 07... 773-265-6500 Salad Oils international Corp .............................. 773-261-0500 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods ...............................................800-SOS-AUCY OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical........... Page 26... 847-381-0448 OVENS-SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens ............................................ 847-635-0172 PACKAGING Sunshine Supply Company................ Page 12... 773-927-2828 PACKAGING SPECIALISTS Wertheimer Box Corporation ............. Page 10... 312-829-4545 PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Schubert Painting................................................ 847-606-9660 PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc..................................... Page 12... 773-638-5310 PAPER-PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co............................... Page 03... 708-233-0808 PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co............................... Page 03... 708-233-0808

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Food Industry News® October 2016 PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Pastafresh Home Made Pasta ............................ 773-745-5888 PASTRIES-WHOLESALE Gerhard’s European Desserts ........... Page 28... 847-234-0023 Julius Meinl Coffee N Tea ................................... 773-954-7571 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest.................................................... 800-921-9151 PAYROLL SERVICES ADP..................................................................... 847-507-4210 PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services ............................. Page 35... 800-332-7805 Presto X Pest Control ......................................... 888-627-5772 PHONES-CELLULAR Sprint Store by Air 1 Wiresless .......... Page 21... 630-514-9333 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef ....................................... Page 14... 773-278-7800 PITA BREAD Grecian Delight Foods ........................................ 847-364-1010 PIZZA CRUST MIX Via Pizzeria 1 2 3 ............................... Page 17... 847-727-6200 PIZZA SAUCE SEASONINGS Via Pizzeria 1 2 3 ............................... Page 17... 847-727-6200 PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS Anichini Brothers ................................................. 312-644-8004 PLAQUES Classic Design Awards ....................................... 847-470-0855 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Faucet Shoppe The ........................... Page 39... 773-478-3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Schmaus Cash Register & POS ......................... 847-675-6066 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Retail Control Solutions ...................................... 630-521-9900 Schmaus Cash Register & POS ......................... 847-675-6066 POULTRY-FRESH New S B L Inc .................................... Page 38... 773-376-8280 PRESSURE WASHING Olympia Maintenance ......................................... 708-344-0344 PRINTING-CUSTOM ITEMS Accurate Printing................................................. 708-824-0058 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS T F Processors................................... Page 14... 847-709-2600 E Formella & Sons .............................................. 630-873-3208 Milano Baking Company ................................... 800-495-BUNS PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS Premier Produce ................................................. 847-678-0780 PRODUCE-LOCALLY GROWN Nichols Farm & Orchard ..................................... 815-236-1615 PUBLISHING Food Industry News ............................................ 847-699-3300 RE-UPHOLSTERY Chicago Booth ................................... Page 25... 773-378-8400 REFRIGERATED TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage........................ Page 37... 800-535-2445 REFRIGERATION EQUIP SERVICE & REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc ..................... Page 34... 888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical........... Page 26... 847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 .................................... Page 30... 847-987-9738 REFRIGERATION UNITS-MOBILE Kingtec Midwest .................................................. 708-597-2200 REFRIGERATION-EQUIP/COMMERCIAL Custom Cooler & Freezer .................. Page 08... 630-879-3131 REFRIGERATION-INSTALLATION & REPAIR Polar Refrigeration .............................................. 630-670-6890 REMODELING & NEW CONSTRUCTION Walter Daniels Construction .............. Page 15... 773-775-0170 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT FSI/Foodservice Solutions .................................. 847-719-6088 Losurdo Inc ......................................................... 630-833-2828 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Boelter Foodservice Equip & Supply . Page 31... 888-263-5837 Custom Cooler & Freezer .................. Page 08... 630-879-3131 Olympic Store Fixtures....................... Page 36... 773-585-3755 Ramar Supply Co............................... Page 03... 708-233-0808 Berkel Midwest.................................................... 800-921-9151 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE CSI - Coker Service Inc ..................... Page 34... 888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical........... Page 26... 847-381-0448 Berkel Midwest.................................................... 800-921-9151 Cobblestone Ovens ............................................ 847-635-0172 Major Appliance Service ..................................... 708-447-4100 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT-NEW & USED Bob King Auctions .............................. Page 26... 847-363-2268 March Quality Used & New Equip...... Page 15... 800-210-5895

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RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE SALES John Moauro/Realty Executives ..........................708-361-1150 Kudan Group Inc ................................................. 312-575-0480 Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker ............................. 708-562-9328 Pontarelli & Company ......................................... 847-778-3571 RESTAURANT-DESIGNERS A D E Foodservice Equipment .............................630-628-0811 Losurdo Inc ......................................................... 630-833-2828 Sarfatty Associates ..............................................847-920-1100 RESTAURANTS La Scarola Restaurant ........................................ 312-243-1740 Pita Inn Restaurants ............................................847-677-0211 SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils................... Page 07... 773-265-6500 Tec Foods Inc..................................... Page 12... 773-638-5310 SANITATION TRAINING Illinois Restaurant Association ........... Page 40... 312-787-4000 SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS Prime Time Sports .............................................. 847-637-3500 SAUSAGE Belmont Sausage Company .............. Page 22... 847-357-1515 Vienna Beef ....................................... Page 14... 773-278-7800 Anichini Brothers ................................................. 312-644-8004 Crawford Sausage .............................................. 773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago................................................. 800-249-5226 SAUSAGE MAKING CLASSES CRM North America ........................... Page 39... 847-916-2051 SBA LOANS Ridgestone Bank................................ Page 15... 847-805-9520 SCALES Berkel Midwest.................................................... 800-921-9151 SEAFOOD Fisherman’s Pride .............................. Page 11 ....800-543-2110 SEASONINGS & SEASONING BLENDS CRM North America ........................... Page 39... 847-916-2051 SEATING Waco Manufacturing ........................................... 312-733-0054 SEATING REPAIRS Express Seating ................................. Page 26... 630-985-7797 SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEMS Chicago Cardinal Communication ...................... 708-424-1446 SEWER(MAINT)-RODDING & JETTING Tierra Environmental.......................... Page 20... 888-551-1998 SHARED KITCHEN Spark Shared Kitchen ......................................... 312-399-2084 SHIPPING SERVICES Perishable Distribution Solutions ........................ 888-491-1641 SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils................... Page 07... 773-265-6500 SIGNAGE-INDOOR & OUTDOOR American Graphics ............................ Page 33... 888-774-6270 SILVERWARE & DINNERWARE Vicki Righeimer & Associates ............................. 847-899-8146 SLICERS-SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest.................................................... 800-921-9151 Maestranzi Brothers ............................................ 708-867-7323 SNACK FOODS Belmont Sausage Company .............. Page 22... 847-357-1515 SOAPS & DETERGENTS Lee’s Foodservice .............................. Page 33....800-728-1102 SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES Stick Out Social.................................. Page 39... 312-655-9999 SOFT DRINKS PepsiCo Foodservice .......................................... 773-893-2319 SOFT SERVE-ICE CREAM/EQUIP & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies ............................................... 630-483-2256 SOFTWARE-MEAT/SEAFOOD PRODUCTION TopshelfDS......................................... Page 16... 770-883-7441 SOFTWARE-WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION TopshelfDS......................................... Page 16... 770-883-7441 SOUPS Vienna Beef ....................................... Page 14... 773-278-7800 SPA King Spa & Sauna............................................... 847-972-2540 SPICE BLENDS Famar Flavors .................................... Page 18... 708-926-2951 STAFFING-SERVICES Atlas Employment Services ............... Page 33... 847-671-1557 STEAM CLEANING Olympia Maintenance ......................................... 708-344-0344 SUPERMARKET & DELI EQUIPMENT Leach Food Equipment Dist............... Page 24... 815-712-7707 SUPERMARKET- EQUIPMENT/ NEW & USED Berkel Midwest.................................................... 800-921-9151

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TABLES-ALL TYPES

Chicago Booth ................................... Page 25... 773-378-8400 Waco Manufacturing ........................................... 312-733-0054

TAMALES

Supreme Frozen Products .................................. 773-622-3777

TEA-GREEN

Dewdrop Tea ....................................................... 630-335-7806

TEMPORARY STAFFING

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THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? Please Call (773) 743-2100 or Email peterjp@realpoul.com Managing Real Estate Broker Licensed in: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin

Lender owned corner property for sale near the O’Hare Corridor. Former bakery includes ovens and walk-in cooler. 15 parking spaces. Property sold as is.

Size: 12,000 SF (Bldg.) 13,750 SF (Lot) Price: $425K (Real Estate) Agent: Adam

Glenview, IL- 630 Waukegan Rd. - Real Estate Development Opportunity Commercial building with real estate for sale. 292 feet of frontage on Waukegan Rd. Zoned B-2, which allows for variety of expansion and development opportunities.

Size: 2.30 Acres (Lot) 19,375 SF (Building) Price: $3,595,000 Agent: Jarrett

Loop- 176 N. Wells St.- Piggyback BBQ - Business & Assets for Sale

Newly built-out 2nd generation restaurant with sidewalk patio. Casual/quick-serve decor for any type of reconcept. Site includes a dining area and a good size kitchen.

Size: 1,785 SF Rental Rate: $5,750/Mo. (Gross) Price: $175K Agent: Jerrod

Loop (West)- Confidential Code# 698- Assets & Licenses for Sale Bar/Tavern/Nightclub PPA opportunity with outdoor seating. Occupancy of 300. Rental rate includes water. Only qualified operators will be considered.

Size: 3,998 SF Rental Rate: $38/SF (Modified Gross) Price: $324K Agent: Jarrett

Loop (West) - Confidential Code #J543- Business for Sale

Bar and restaurant with brand new build-out. Beautiful decor with new windows, full kitchen, large basement for storage, office and extensive draft system.

Size: 4,741 SF Rental Rate: $7,902/Mo. (NNN) Price: $295K (Business) Agent: Jerrod

River North- 738 N. Clark St.- Pi Gallery Bar - Business for Sale

Rarely available bar in River North with Tavern and PPA Licenses. Situated amongst several new luxury high-rises. This second-story bar/venue can be expanded with a rooftop.

Size: 2,500 SF Rental Rate: $5,559/Mo. (Gross) Price: $125K Agents: JC/Anthony

River West- 669 N. Milwaukee Ave.- DeLux Bar & Grill

Popular, longstanding, corner neighborhood sports bar and grill with great lease. Open space with plenty of TVs & entertainment. Ideal space for delivery, carry-out & casual dining.

Size: 3,200 SF Rental Rate: $5,655/Mo. (Net) Price: $200K (Business) Agents: Bob/Jeremy

Rogers Park- 1442-48 W. Howard St.- Three Retail Spaces for Lease Unique Flat Iron building includes corner retail opportunity, hair salon/barber shop, and retail/office unit for lease. Food use permitted in larger unit, however no Black Iron.

Size: 1,200/700/800 SF Rental Rate: $12 to $15 PSF (Gross) Agent: Adam

Waukegan, IL- 3900 Northpoint Blvd.- Real Estate for Sale

Fully-fixtured and newly updated buffet-style restaurant. Located at the entrance of the newly redeveloped Fountain Square shopping center. Seating for 250. Parking for 150.

Size: 1.26 Acres (Lot) 8,342 SF (Bldg.) Price: $1.2M Contact: Jarrett

Wheeling, IL- 269 S. Milwaukee Ave.- Former Le Francais

Commercial lot with restaurant for sale, located in a TIF district. Established by the late, award-winning chef Jean Banchet. Fully-equipped with original china and linens.

Size: .62 Acres (Lot) 4,323 SF (Bldg.) Price: $1.1M (Real Estate/Land/Business) Agent: Jarrett RE PR DU IC CE E D!

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Wicker Park- 1270 Milwaukee Ave.- Tavern & PPA Licenses for Sale Chic & intimate lounge/bar with Tavern/PPA licenses. Located steps away from busy Paulina/Milwaukee corner. In operation for over 9 years. All FF&E included.

Size: 1,650 SF Rental Rate: $5,900/Mo. (Gross) Price: $129K (Business) Agent: Brian

Wicker Park- 1352 N. Paulina St.- Real Estate for Sale

Two-story residential building for sale. First floor unfinished with commercial/retail potential.

Second floor is a currently rented 3bed/1ba loft-style apartment. Property sold as is.

Size: 3,755 SF (Bldg.) 2,088 SF (Lot) Price: $975K (Real Estate) Agent: Adam Kudan Group, Inc. 566 W. Lake St. Suite 320 Chicago, IL 60661

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Peter J. Poulopoulos, MBA A BEAUTIFUL SUMMARY OF BUSINESSES FOR SALE BREAKFAST-LUNCH BREAKFAST-LUNCH FAST FOOD FAST FOOD FAST FOOD FAST FOOD FAST FOOD FAST FOOD FAST FOOD FAST FOOD FAST FOOD LEASE-OFFICE SPACE RESTAURANT RESTAURANT RESTAURANT ITALIAN RETAIL STORE(S) SPORTS BAR SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT SPORTS BAR + 5 Stores

Breakfast-Lunch / Fast Food 6am to 3pm $100,000 Free Standing, Corner, Over $500K Spent in Upgrades; 170 Seats $395,000 Fast Food, Reputable, 1,500 sq. ft., 37 Seats, Must Be Given Away $29,000 Over 30 Years Fast Food Business with 50 Seats $60,000 Free Standing - Same Owners 35 Years with Property $255K $75,000 Free Standing - Corner - Excellent Traffic Pattern - Since 1964 PENDING “One of a Kind” - Same Owner ~21 Years - 6 Days - Great Business PENDING Free Standing - Corner - ~50% of F&E ~ 2 Years Old $169,000 Greek Yogurt, Raw Juices, Smoothies, Coffee & Tea! $175,000 Free Standing - Same Owners 35 Years Business only $75K $255,000 Fast Food-Free Standing Spotless-Owner Financing-B120K B&P355K $355,000 Lease office space within an office; Free Utilities Heat A/C Electric $1 Restaurant Plus 6 Apartments Above it! A Superb Deal. $495,000 Free Standing, Excellent Deal, With Property, True Opportunity $645,000 Italian Restaurant with Outside Patio -Fine Reputation $295,000 2 Retail Stores Fully Occupied - A Good Investment Deal! $99,000 Bar With Property & Rental - Same Owner Retiring after 30 Years PENDING Free Standing - Sports Bar & Restaurant - Business Only $475,000 Sports Bar / Restaurant - Business & Property, Great Place-Low Price $1,495,000 Free Standing - Sports Bar & Restaurant - Business & Property $1,975,000 Outstanding Sports Bar and Grill with 5 Stores - A Truly Great Deal! $2,875,000

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Vince Ferraro

CATERER: Full kitchen plus on site event room or café!

Features recipes of area’s popular Italian chef. Visible end cap with parking. Near west suburb. Great lease!! Training provided. Illness forces sale. Price reduced to $55K with possible financing.

TAVERN: Great opportunity! Great lease! Includes apartment, volleyball courts and picnic area! Near Great America! Financing! Biz, FF&E @ $149K BROASTED CHICKEN: Unique fast food establishment

serving “southern comfort food” and specializing in broasted chicken. This freestanding building seats 40 and parks 12.

It is highly visible at a busy intersection in NW Chicago.

Known for its delicious food and friendly service, this popular spot receives rave reviews. Tenant favorable lease has renewal options for long term. Illness forces sale. BIZ, FF&E @ $159K

CASUAL: Affluent NW suburb, just off I-90. Freestanding brick building on +/- 1 acre. Seats 175, parks 200. Fully equipped T-key. REAL ESTATE, FF&E @ $1.2M LOCATION: River & Oakton, Des Plaines. 13,200 sf lot /

2,600 sf building. Former restaurant. REAL ESTATE @ $575K

SUPPER CLUB: Just over the border! Elegant, intimate,

update restaurant & bar. Seating over 75...banquet room seats 200 with bookings into 2016...Apartment is 1,400 sf with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths...all housed in a beautiful Victorian building nestled in oak trees on 21/2 acres! Plenty of parking.

Established 1991. Owners retiring. REAL ESTATE, BIZ, FF&E @ $585K.

DEVELOPMENT SITE: North Suburb. 65,934 sf. REAL ESTATE with bar, patio, apartment, 3 bedroom house, garages, paved lot and vacant space. Well maintained. Must see!!

Package @ $749K.

MIXED USE: “Trophy Building,” heart of far NW suburb,

across train station. Includes fully equipped restaurant/bar and 3 apartments. REAL ESTATE FF&E @ $495K

JUST LISTED: W. suburb. Authentic Italian with bar. Mixed use building includes apartment and parking. High volume.

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NEW! WESTERN SUBURBS ON MANNHEIM ROAD

Turn key, fully equipped fast food restaurant with drivethru window All new & shiny. 1370 SF plus 1,200 SF lower level with high flexicore ceiling. Building 13,304 SF; lot parks 17 cars plus additional parking. Next to Dunkin Donuts & CVS Pharmacy. High density traffic.

For Lease. Call for more information.

NEW! SOUTHWEST SUBURBS Hard corner, National Tenant Location

Route 83 & Cal Sag Road; High traffic counts 2016 IDOT reports 40,000+/- at the intersection of Cal Sag and 127th Street; Free standing 3,600 +/- bldg. on 30,000 SF lot; Available For Sale & Lease; Call for more information

NEW! WESTERN SUBURBS Most famous “Hot Dog Stand” in the Midwest Free standing drive-in. Real $$$ maker Seats 40; Parks 20 Selling Real Estate & Business.

Qualified buyers only.

Retail Space Available-Hot Location Located in famous strip center Ready for restaurant development Mediterranean, Fried Chicken, Fast Food, Pizzeria, Chinese, etc. For Lease only $16.50 per SF gross. Very Negotiable.

NEW! ELMWOOD PARK-CHICAGO, MONTCLARE AREA ON HEAVILY TRAVELED HARLEM AVENUE Free standing iconic restaurant 4,482 SF Approved blueprints and liquor license. Plenty of parking. For Real Estate $319,500.

COOK CO. NW SUBURBS Pizzeria-Ristorante & More Includes Real Estate & Business. Est. since 1964.

Real $$$$ maker, 4 year Federal Income Tax returns avail. Owner retiring. For R.E. & Business $899,000. It’s also a great development opp. for a national tenant. Highly confidential, must sign confidentiality agreement and have proof of funds.

CENTRAL SUBURBS-OAK PARK

National tenant location.

Corner stoplight intersection-Oak Park Avenue & North Avenue. Turn-key fast food restaurant.

2,300 SF brick building with parking.

Bring your own concept. Available for Lease.

WESTERN SUBURBS

117 W. St. Charles Road, Villa Park, Il. Turn-key closed restaurant drive-in. 1,663 +/- SF fast food restaurant building seats 64. Lot size: 80’x125’ or 10,000 SF, parks 20 cars. Completely remodeled in 2010.Traffic count 26,400 per day. Real Estate taxes: $9,479; Zoning: C2.

For Sale: $359,000; owner financing available with 40% down. For Lease: $16 per SF or $2,200 per month NNN

NEW! EVANSTON NEAR NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Hot restaurant location, turn-key in downtown Evanston Free standing 3,500 SF building plus 1,500 SF basement. Seats 140; parks 17 cars. National tenant location. Call for more information

NORTHWEST SUBURBS

Hot Suburb-Downtown Location. Turn-key brand new restaurant–sit down bar-banquets. Water view patio with covered bar area. 4 room apartment and full basement. Low Real Estate taxes. 5,500 SF building plus basement. Fully sprinkled, with plenty of parking.

Includes Real Estate, Business Fixtures & Equipment

FREE STANDING BUILDING With Drive-Thru Available in Cook, DuPage & Kane County.

Call for more information.

CHICAGO WEST LOOP

Turn-Key Restaurant Bar 4,000 SF plus lower level with clean incidental liquor license. Rent $7,000 per month Selling business fixtures & equipment Call for more info.

NEW! CHICAGO NORTH

Lakeview East-Clark & Halsted Turn Key 1,400 SF fully equipped restaurant For any food concept $69,500 for assets Rent $4,318 per month

WESTERN SUBURBS - NAPERVILLE One Story Free Standing, Turn-Key 4,600 +/- SF Full service restaurant-bar. Large dining areas, full service sit down bar. 2 large kitchens & prep area with walk in coolers & freezers.

Sits on 37,000 +/- lot, Seats 200, Parks 60+/North of I-88 west of Route 59 on Ogden Avenue.

Selling Real Estate, FFE, Call for more information.

NEW! CHICAGO, SW, ARCHER & HARLEM

Bar with clean Tavern license.

Includes Real Estate and Business. Chicago, SW, Archer Avenue & Harlem Avenue.

Call for more information.

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2nd GENERATION RESTAURANT

Bar & Grill For Sale.

Updated Turn-Key 2,200 sq. ft.

High visibility.

Video gaming. Great lease!

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Richmond, IL. High traffic Rt 12 location. Currently closed.

2880 SF, seats 76. Pizza oven, walkin etc. Owner financing possible.

Sale: $483,000.

Lease $3200/mo. modified gross.

Well established bar with successful gaming business.

Parking for 20 cars. Business with real estate. High traffic area. Great exposure!

BAKERY 4th GENERATION

SCHILLER PARK

Contact Sean Glascott - @properties

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PREMIER COMMERCIAL REALTY KEVIN K.

847-854-2300 X13

Far NW Suburb. Established retail/wholesale. $1.3 million gross. Upward sales trend.

Business and Real Estate.

2 locations. Confidential sale. $1,100,000.

PREMIER COMMERCIAL REALTY BRUCE K.

847-854-2300 X20

FRANCHISE FOR SALE

Available and READY TO OPEN. Great opportunity for Mr. Submarine Franchise. Busy 63rd street.

In a strip center with national tenants (Little Caesar’s Pizza, Metro PCS cell phones), with parking, drive-through.

All equipment included. 1,400 S.F. $29,000. Low rent and franchise fees (2 weeks training and operating included). Call for details or email: gustzoumas1@gmail.com

708-795-0800

GREATEST INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Between Kenosha and Lake Geneva! The former Sly Fox restaurant is a Turn Key opportunity with 6,000 square feet of restaurant/ bar & grill. Ready to use kitchen, large wrap around bar, hardwood floors, ample amounts of parking and fantastic signage are just a few of the reasons this is a must see! 15,300 vehicles pass by daily on the heavily trafficked Highway 50 and they are waiting for you to give them a reason to stop!

Call Karyl McKillip at 262-206-9545

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES • THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? CALL JOHN MOAURO! PIZZA/DELI CONCEPT

“HOT, HOT, HOT”

Apx 2,500 Sq. Ft. Seating for approximately 65-80. Great Lease, Heavy Traffic Area just outside of the Loop. Near Greek Town a community favorite, limited hours.

Pride of Ownership, Asking $119,900

Fast Casual Restaurant w/ Property. Income Producing, Call for Details!!! Price to Sell $449,000

PIZZERIA

FORMER CHECKERS LOCATION

Free standing building w/ drive thru in the Western burbs. Near stoplight intersection.

1,200 sq. ft. on approx 1/4 acre site. Low property taxes. Property repriced at $369K.

PANCAKE HOUSE

MORE PANCAKE HOUSES

This establishment has been serving its communities for 45 years. Free standing 4,700 sq ft with 175 seats. Parking for 80. Great visibility and easy access. Has living quarters for Mix Use Status, low property taxes. Property & Business asking $499K OBO. Call for details.

-----------------------------------------Pancake House—4,000 sq. ft. Seats 165.

Asking $349,000 OBO

“Sell Off”

This is a Restaurant/Banquet Facility.

Located in SW burbs, adjacent to a golf course community; great for banquets.

Chicago location.

3,000 sq. ft.

Seats 120.

Long term, favorable lease Limited hours. Possible owner financing. Asking $99,000 OBO.

Seating 400 plus. Apx. 58,000 Sq Ft site, building w/ walk out lower level. Over 13,000 Sq Ft. Low RE taxes, Being offered below current appraisal. Bank owned w/ possible financing available. Asking $699K

Western burbs. Just listed—Iconic pizzeria.

Sit down & carry-out. Stoplight location.

Heavy traffic. Parking for 80 cars. Est. over 25 yrs. Seats 75. Asking $199K. Call for details.

REST/BAR/BANQUETS

Western burbs. High volume. 6-days a week operation. 7,000+ sq. ft. with very favorable lease. Sales exceed $2.5M firm. Asking $599K. Business only. Confidential! Call for details.

AMBASSADOR

9999 West 143rd Street Orland Park, IL 60462

Broker/Appraiser Always Confidential

(708) 361-1150 Email: jmoauro@aol.com Web: www.johngmoauro.com

New State of the art USDa facility

Available for Sale or Lease • 73,941 SF refrigerated warehouse • Recently operated as a USDA approved food processing space and grocery store • Part of 136,274 SF big box retail • High visibility area • Great Aurora location off I-88 • $1 million price reduction

Contact Greg Block (312) 338-3002 Interested in selling YOUR PROPERTY? Contact (312) 338-3002

BAR/RESTAURANT/PIZZA BUSINESS Established, successful and profitable business in prime location in Braidwood, IL at busy intersection in the heart of town. Impressive annual volume, equipment included. Owner willing to train. Purchase business only for $175,000 or business and real estate for $519,000.

NEW LISTINGS

Contact Tom Traina tom@eatz-associates.com 1-847-651-3834 www.eatz-associates.com

Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Franchise – N. Dakota • 2015 Sales $276,266 • Rent $5,435/ Month Gross • Asking $199k Papa Rays Pizza Franchise – NW Subs Corp Location – Looking for a franchisee

• Ave Monthly sales $31,862 • Rent $3,119/Gross • Asking: $150k

Hotdog and Beef Restaurant – NW Subs • Monthly sales $60-65k • Rent $8,500/ Gross (3,800 SQFT) • Asking $239k • Est. 25+ years Independent Pizzeria – Far West Sub • Same owner 20+years • Sales $345k • Rent $750/mth • Video Poker allowed High Volume Bar and Restaurant – South Subs • 2015 Gross Sales $936,496 • Rent $12,500 • Asking $199k LISTINGS PRICE REDUCED Rosati’s – Far SW Sub – W/ Gaming • Rent $1,100 • Monthly Sales approx. $37k • Gaming Revenue $3k per month • Asking $199k Pizzeria – Dine in/ Pick-up/ Delivery – NW Subs • Gross Sales $480k • Rent $5,300 • Asking $99k • Owner Financing Independent Yogurt Shop – NW Subs • 2015 Sales $111,850 • Rent $2,700 • Asking $43,500

Pizzeria – Pick-up/ Delivery – NW Subs – ASSET SALE • Gross Sales $399k • Rent $3,150 • Asking $50k FEATURED LISTINGS Villa Pizza – 1 hour North of Chicago - Premium Outlet Mall • 2015 Net Sales $366,900 • Rent $5,312 • Price: $200k • Owner financing with 60% down Halsted Street Deli Franchise – DT Chicago (Can re-brand) • 2015 Net Sales $183k • Rent $4,500 • Hours – 5 days 7-3pm • Price $162k

Gyros, Hot Dogs and Beef – NW Subs • Ave Daily Sales $400/day • Rent $2,380 • Asking $59k Pizzeria – Dine in/ Pick-up/ Delivery – NW Subs • Net Sales on Tax Return $478k • Rent $2,666/ mth Gross • Asking $225k High Volume Liquor Store – NW Subs • Sales 1.78MM • Rent $9,700 • Price $349k Established Gyros, Beef and More – NW Subs • 2015 Sales $387k • Rent 4,000 • Asking $145k Established Cupcake Shop – NW Sub • Gross Sales $369k • Rent $3,700 • Full kitchen • Asking $225k

Wing Franchise – NW Sub • 2016 Weekly Sales $9k • Rent $2,700 • Asking $165k

Breakfast/Lunch – Chicago Loop • Gross Sales $516,222 • Rent $6,000 • 7am -3pm M-F S/S 9am-2pm • Asking $169k • Owner Financing

Gyros, Hot Dogs and Beef – Far West Subs • 2015 Gross Sales $623k • Rent $5,300 • Asking $239k

Charley’s Philly Steak Franchise – NW Sub • 2015 Net Sales $441,326 • Rent $6,834 • Price: $150k • Owner financing with 100k down

FOR SALE OR LEASE CORNER FAST FOOD WITH DRIVE-IN AND PARKING ON BUSY CICERO AVENUE. ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT. OWNER FINANCES. CALL FOR DETAILS

773-213-3333

Candy Salomoun 708-927-1320 Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell

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OAKBROOK BUTTERFIELD RD Three Level Restaurant, Lounge, Main & Private Dining Rooms Outdoor Patio backs to Waterfall Banquet, Conference Center Build-Out Nearly Complete 30,000 sq ft – Divisible Part of Huge P.U.D. FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Restaurant Lounge in NuRiver Landings Huge Outdoor Patio Overlooks NuRiver Upstairs Mezzanine for Overflow or Banquets Boat Slips Available New Build-Out Nearly Complete 7,000 sq ft + 2,000 sq ft Patio Indoor and Outdoor Bars South Lake Tahoe In Tahoe Keys Marina & Yacht Club Restaurant, Lounge, Banquet Rooms Great Outdoor Patio for Dining & Entertainment Operating for 20+ Years

Kristopher 630.268.4000 kris@plencner.com

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BANK OWNED

Richmond, IL. Closed restaurant on Rt 12 en route to Lake Geneva.

Pleasant dining room seats 70-80 plus bar and outdoor seating.

Kitchen needs work but has hood.

3 BR apartment up. Was $285000; now only $229000!

PREMIER COMMERCIAL REALTY BRUCE K.

847-854-2300 X20

SPORTS BAR FOR SALE

162 yrs. in business in Western Suburbs w/ karaoke stage, lighting, poker and game room, pool table, indoor and outdoor pub. 9,500 Sq Ft. Updated/clean atmosphere. Owner health issues. Will train. $466,000 owner profit per yr.

Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment: $1,350,000 incl. R.E.

Call! 630-862-5234

Fully Equipped Production Kitchen for Lease

Spark Shared Kitchen, available immediately. Perfect for caterer or food production. 8,200 to 12,000 sq. ft. $14 - $16 per sq. ft.

1,900 sq. ft. cooler with prep & hand sinks, 900 sq. ft. freezer.

500 sq. ft. refrigerated production room with blast chiller & prep and hand sinks. Option to purchase existing equipment (4 convection ovens, combi-oven, 6 burner stove, tilting skillets, etc.)

Two refrigerated loading docks with levelers. 600 sq. ft. cook room with 24” hood. Dish room with dishwasher & 3 basin sinks.

M & F bathrooms. Offices and conference room.

McKinley Park location (near 39th & Western). Located on private street. Ample parking with secure truck parking available.

Call Richard Mott (312) 399-2084 or rmmott@gmail.com

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Tavern with Real Estate Corp. lic. with 4am and public place of amusement licence.

Total of 11 units in 3 adj. buildings. 7000 N. Clark area, Rogers Park.

Property is 100x100. All brick. Has driveway and 3 car garage.

Tavern is 1,200 sq ft. $1,035,000 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

10,400 sq. ft. warehouse 5 pkg. spaces. 4131-33 N. Rockwell, Chicago Heavy duty electric.

600 amp service - 3-phase. Beautiful area / Residential 150 ft. to scenic Chicago River. $1,025,000 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

7 Unit Building 3121 N. Cicero. 4 apts. with tavern & food. Liquor license.

Lot 50 x 125. Some financing available. $795,000

Call Wesley at 773-671-1273

Restaurant For Sale

Great business in NW Chicago.

Excellent location. Established 40 years!

Fully equipped! Seats 140, plus 75 in party room. Plenty of parking.

High traffic area. Stoplight intersection.

Priced to sell at $199,000.

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