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868 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610

Ground-floor and lower-level configuration supports full-service dining, bar operations, and private events.

Property Size3,874 SF
Days on Market199

Property Features for 868 N Franklin St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,874 SF
Net Rentable 11,559 SF
Property subtype RETAIL

Space & Availability

Available Space 11,559 SF
Contiguous Space 11,559 SF
Floor Ground + Lower Level
Space Use Restaurant
Listing Agency: Canvas Real Estate
Listed By: Anthony Campagni
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Jan 14 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 8:44AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This bi-level restaurant property is configured with an efficient ground floor and lower level for full-service dining, bar operations, and private events. Second-generation restaurant infrastructure is already in place, supporting a more direct path to opening for an experienced operator.

The property is immediately adjacent to JDL Development’s North Union, a ~3.5 million SF master-planned mixed-use redevelopment of the former Moody Bible campus. North Union is planned to include thousands of new residential units, ground-floor retail, and public open space. The surrounding River North / Near North corridor also includes dense residential, nearby office, and walkable lifestyle amenities.

Key Highlights

  • Bi‑level restaurant configuration with ground‑floor and lower‑level space
  • Configured for full‑service dining, bar operations, and private events
  • Second‑generation restaurant infrastructure is in place

Property Analytics

Current Use

Divan Chicago Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Restaurant Butcher Nursing Home Daycare Center Auto Parts Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

12,400
Businesses Nearby
296k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 74% Shops & Services 12% Hotels & Casinos 6% Groceries 6%
McDonald's Dining
65,567 visits/mo 0.4 miles
McDonald's Dining
52,443 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Fogo de Chao Dining
28,749 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Binny's Beverage Depot Groceries
18,399 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Starbucks Dining
14,037 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 60610, IL

43,794
Population
30,091
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
79%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
1.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
39,813
Density / Sq Mi
$105,649
Median Household Income
$82,934
Median Earnings
$2,029
Median Rent
$543,000
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Chicago, IL

$35.06 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$19.5–$55 /SF/Yr
Price Range
2,881 SF
Avg Space Size

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Chicago, IL

9.1% 2019
9.2% 2020
8.8% 2021
8.1% 2022
7% 2023
6.6% 2024
7.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Ground-floor and lower-level configuration supports full-service dining, bar operations, and private events.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 868 N Franklin St Chicago, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Bi‑level restaurant configuration with ground‑floor and lower‑level space; Configured for full‑service dining, bar operations, and private events; Second‑generation restaurant infrastructure is in place
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