High-Volume Well-Established Rosati’s Pizza Sports Pub w/Gaming North Pekin, IL – Turnkey!
Outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established, fully-equipped Rosati’s, a popular Chicago-style pizzeria and Italian restaurant franchise in North Pekin in central Illinois! Located in Parkside Plaza, a busy neighborhood shopping plaza near the major interchange of Route 29 and I-474, this spacious 4,518 sqft restaurant features seating for 75, a full-service bar, video gaming and extensive commercial kitchen, plus high volume dine-in, carryout, delivery and catering operations. 2025 sales exceeded $982,000! Well-Known Franchise & Loyal Customer Base Operating at this location since 2018, this restaurant benefits from the recognition of Rosati’s, a nationally established Chicago-style pizza franchise with more than 60 years of brand history. Known for its signature thin-crust and deep-dish pizzas, Italian specialties, pasta, sandwiches, wings and appetizers, the restaurant serves families, local residents, businesses and visitors throughout the surrounding trade area. This business has developed a substantial online presence, with thousands of customer reviews and established relationships with major 3rd-party delivery platforms. Its existing online ordering, catering offerings, customer loyalty programs and recognizable franchise identity provide a strong foundation for a new owner. Spacious Restaurant, Full Bar & Video Gaming The restaurant offers a comfortable, casual dining atmosphere with seating for 75 guests. The full-service bar, featuring an 8-tap draft beer system, provides additional beverage sales opportunities, while 6 video gaming terminals generate another revenue stream. Jan-Sep 2026 gaming revenue $17,111 with substantial room for growth! The generous footprint accommodates dine-in customers, family gatherings, sports viewing, carryout, delivery and catering operations, offering multiple ways to serve customers and generate sales. Extensive FF&E Included The restaurant is fully equipped with a substantial inventory of commercial kitchen equipment, furniture, fixtures and operating systems including: - Rotating pizza oven - 10-burner cooking range - Dough mixer and dough roller - Pizza and sandwich preparation refrigerators - Glass-front walk-in cooler - Extensive kitchen equipment, refrigeration & food preparation stations - Full bar equipment, including 8-tap keg cooler - Dining room tables, chairs & furnishings - FoodTec POS terminals & operating systems The existing build-out and equipment offer a significant advantage over constructing and equipping a new restaurant from scratch. Turnkey Operation A rare opportunity to acquire a spacious, fully equipped Rosati’s pizzeria with a full bar, video gaming, established customer base and long-term lease at a fraction of the potential cost of developing a comparable restaurant from the ground up. Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) is included. Limited financials. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing. If interested, please complete the short Contact Form on the right or email Pat Mahoney at [email protected] or call 847-208-9569 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours. Visit Business Website Competition: Rosati’s Pizza A famous family-owned pizza franchise established in 1964. Serving the Chicagoland area for over 6 decades. Is the 2nd largest local restaurant chain in IL and continues to grow into a national franchise, currently over 200 locations in over 19 states. A well-established brand with 60 years of brand heritage, proven recipes, strong recognition and loyal customers! A popular pizza franchise. A local leader in the pizza market. Authentic Chicago-style pizza and Italian food. House made sauce, beef, dough and lasagna made on-site daily. Only uses high-quality products from the highest quality manufacturers in the industry. Their family recipes originated in Italy and have become a tradition of quality for over 6 generations. A name people recognize and love! Rosati’s Sport Pub And this location offers the perfect combination of pizza, beer and sports. The ideal spot to enjoy a full Italian menu, ice cold drinks and watch one’s favorite teams. Growth and Expansion: An energetic, hands-on owner has numerous opportunities to build upon the restaurant's existing foundation: - Capitalize on the established franchise identity & existing customer recognition - Maximize full-bar sales through adding more tvs, sports promotions & special events - Also maximize video gaming revenue through targeted promotions, enhanced visibility and greater customer engagement - Increase local advertising, social media engagement & community partnerships - Promote family meal packages, lunch specials & group dining - Grow direct online ordering & repeat-customer loyalty programs - Further develop carryout & delivery sales throughout the surrounding communities - Expand catering to businesses, schools, churches, sports teams & special events
County
Tazewell
Seating
75
Sale Type
Asset Sale
Owners Role
Absentee owned and operated
Real Estate
Leased
Square Feet
4,518
Monthly Rent
$5,417 + NNN
Service Type
Full Service
Business Type
Franchise
Lease Options
One-5 Year Option
Owner Operated
No
Lease Expiration
02/2035
Support/training
Two weeks on-site comprehensive corporate training
Year Established
2018 (Current Owner 2025)
Value Of Inventory
Not Included In Asking Price
Number Of Employees
15-20
Days/hrs Of Operation
Su-Th 11a-10p & Fr-Sa 11a-11p
Reason for Selling
Downsizing
Financials
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