Well-Established Shark’s Fish & Chicken Franchise DeKalb, IL – Adjacent Northern Illinois University!

Fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established Shark's Fish & Chicken franchise located at 901 Lucinda Ave in DeKalb, IL, directly adjacent to Northern Illinois University (NIU). This highly visible quick-service restaurant benefits from its strategic location on one of DeKalb's busiest commercial corridors, serving thousands of students, faculty, staff, visitors and residents throughout the year. Shark’s menu features the brand's most popular offerings including whole chicken wings, chicken dinners, catfish fillets, ocean perch, shrimp, Philly steak sandwiches, burgers and signature sides along with combo platters and family meals. Its broad menu appeals to a diverse customer base and generates repeat visits from both students and local residents. Shark's Fish & Chicken is one of the Midwest's most recognized fish and chicken concepts, known for its extensive menu of freshly prepared seafood, chicken, wings, sandwiches, burgers and signature sides as well as combo platters and family meals. The brand has developed a loyal customer following throughout Illinois and continues to benefit from strong consumer recognition and repeat business. This established location has successfully operated within the DeKalb market for over 15 years and enjoys a steady stream of dine-in, carryout and delivery customers. The restaurant's proximity to NIU creates exceptional demand from students and campus personnel, particularly during lunch, dinner and late-night operating hours. Its fully equipped facility offers an efficient operational layout designed to maximize production and service. Customers enjoy online ordering capabilities, quick-service convenience, convenient access and ample parking. The business has established delivery channels and benefits from strong off-premise sales generated by surrounding student housing, apartment communities and residential neighborhoods. Business Highlights - Established Shark's Fish & Chicken franchise location - Recognized regional franchise brand with loyal following - Proven operating history in the DeKalb market - Diverse menu with multiple revenue streams - Freshly-cooked made-to-order food - Fully equipped turnkey operation - Experienced staff & operational systems in place - Established digital ordering & delivery channels - High-volume online ordering business, carryout & delivery - Directly adjacent to Northern Illinois University (NIU) - Strong student, faculty & resident customer base - Strong late-night sales Whether you are an owner-operator, multi-unit franchisee, restaurant group or investor seeking an established franchise concept with a proven track record, Shark's Fish & Chicken in DeKalb represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a recognized brand in a premier university market. Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included. Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please complete the short Contact Form on the right or email Tim Ryan at [email protected] or call 847-343-1332 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.