1780 22nd Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140 For Sale

Freestanding Restaurant w/Drive-Thru Kenosha, WI - Property For Sale!

"At The Corner Of 22nd Ave & 18th St Along The 22nd Avenue Retail Corridor, One Of Kenosha’s Primary Commercial Arteries"

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a freestanding, second-generation restaurant property with drive-thru on one of Kenosha’s most active commercial corridors.

This well-positioned building features a functional restaurant layout, including dining area, service counter and back-of-house kitchen infrastructure, allowing a new operator to quickly reposition and open.

Property Overview

• 3,004 sqft one-story freestanding Restaurant (Former QSR)

• On 0.87 Acres (±37,894 sqft)

• Built in 1999

• Existing drive-thru lane and infrastructure in place

• Ample on-site surface parking

• Zoned B-1 Commercial (supports a wide range of uses)

A True Second-Generation Restaurant

• Existing drive-thru infrastructure - a major competitive advantage

• Built-out kitchen and operational layout - reduces startup costs

• Ideal for QSR, fast-food, fast-casual, coffee/beverage, dessert or any specialty concepts - highly adaptable

Large 1-Acre Parcel With Flexibility

• Provides Efficient drive-thru stacking

• High parking capacity

• Potential for site enhancements or reconfiguration

This is an ideal acquisition for restaurant operators, franchise groups or redevelopment users seeking a strategic, high-exposure location.

Location: Prime retail space at the corner of 22nd Ave and 18th St with outstanding visibility, excellent signage, easy access and strong commuter/local traffic.

Perfectly situated along the 22nd Avenue retail corridor, one of Kenosha’s primary commercial arteries. An established retail corridor with consistent daily traffic, strong co-tenancy and easy access to surrounding dense residential neighborhoods and retail hubs. Also, in close proximity to key east-west and north-south routes serving Kenosha.

Proven Commercial Corner Location

• A former national QSR (Burger King) location with decades of operating history

• Enjoys established consumer patterns for food, retail and convenience uses

• Supports steady daypart traffic (breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night) - a key driver for restaurant success

Surrounding National Brands & Regional Anchors

• Ace Hardware

• Anytime Fitness

• AutoZone Auto Parts, O’Reilly Auto Parts

• CVS, Walgreens

• Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Family Dollar

• Mobil (fuel & convenience)

• Papa John’s Pizza

• Pick ‘n Save (grocery anchor driving daily traffic)

• McDonald’s, Taco Bell (drive-thru QSRs)

• Tropical Tan

• US Bank, Huntington Bank

• Additional local restaurants and service businesses

Trade Area & Market Strength

• Located within the greater Chicago MSA growth region, approximately 60 miles north of downtown Chicago

• Dense population base with ~3,800+ people per square mile in ZIP 53140

• Median age ~36.8, aligning with peak spending demographics

• Strong mix of residential neighborhoods and daily-needs retail

Year Established: 1999 (Current Owner 2023).

Square Feet: 3,004.

Seating: 100 Inside & Outside

Days/Hrs of Operation: Closed.

Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price.

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reasons for Selling: Retiring.

Competition/Market: A highly adaptable asset. A rare plug-and-play opportunity of a former quick-service restaurant (Burger King) with flexible layout, existing drive-thru and ample parking that significantly reduces build-out time and cost. Ideally located on a proven retail corridor with strong fundamentals. Surrounded by national brands and regional anchors that create a high-frequency consumer activity, ideal for food, retail and service-based operators. Plus, available for immediate repositioning or redevelopment!

Growth & Expansion: Location, location, location!!!

Feel free to stop by the location first. If interested, please email Theo Theodosiadis at [email protected] or call 847-910-4657 for more information. Showings by appointment only.

Listed by Theo Theodosiadis & Tom Traina at EatZ & Associates/EatZ Real Estate Group LLC

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Zina O'Callaghan & Lisa Kowalenko at Keller Williams Thrive