994 US-51, Forsyth, IL 62535

Matthews Real Estate Investment Services is pleased to offer for sale to qualified investors the opportunity to purchase a fee-simple interest in the Five Below located in Forsyth, IL (Decatur MSA). The property consists of an 11,350-square-foot freestanding building on a 1.49-acre site, remodeled in 2024, operating under a brand-new 10-year NNN lease with minimal landlord obligations, delivering passive income to investors.

The lease is backed by a corporate guarantee from Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE), one of the fastest-growing discount retailers in the U.S., generating $3.56 billion in revenue in 2024, a 15.7% increase over 2023, across 1,777+ stores in 45 states. The retailer’s rising popularity is driving its store count expansion through strategic growth initiatives, with plans to reach 3,500 locations by 2030.

The store’s prime location is strategically positioned as an outparcel to a Lowe’s and Staples-anchored retail center. The site features high visibility and exposure at a signalized intersection along US-51, the area’s primary commercial corridor. Nearby retailers include Chick-fil-A (new 2025), Panda Express (new 2024), Ross Dress for Less, Ulta, Kohl’s, Hobby Lobby, T.J. Maxx, Buffalo Wild Wings, Texas Roadhouse, Taco Bell, Best Buy, PetSmart, Dollar Tree, and more.

Major Economic Developments in the Area (Last 3 Years):

• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): A global food processing leader with 4,000+ local employees, completing a $300 million expansion to boost alternative protein production.

• Primient: A major producer of food and industrial products with 1,500+ local employees, recently investing $400 million to support bioeconomic initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.

• TCCI Manufacturing: A leading manufacturer of EV compressors, investing $20 million to build a new manufacturing hub and innovation facility in Decatur.

• McLeod Express: One of the region’s largest transportation companies, currently constructing a 611,000-square-foot trucking warehouse.

• Innovafeed: A biotech company operating the world’s largest insect production facility, which was recently awarded an $11.7 million grant to expand its bug-based sustainable fertilizer production.

Forsyth, IL, serves as the region's primary retail hub, drawing significant consumer traffic from Decatur and surrounding areas. This property presents a unique opportunity to acquire a high-quality retail asset in a growing market, supported by strong national tenancy, minimal landlord responsibilities, and robust local economic growth.