Highlights
•Established Tenant: Molly’s Eatery & Drinkery has been in operation since 1975 •Lease Increases: Molly’s lease includes a 2% rent increase starting February 2029, and Subway’s rent will rise by 2.6% in about two years •Prime Location: Situated in the Chicago MSA, the nation’s third-largest metro area with over 9.5 million people •Proximity to Campus: Located just across from Northern Illinois University (NIU), about 600 feet from the closest university building and five blocks from the football stadium •Popular Spot: A favored location among NIU students •Competitive Rent: Molly’s rent is below market at $11.81 per square foot, compared to the $15-$16 per square foot market rate within a three-mile radius •High Visibility: Benefits from strong daily traffic counts exceeding 25,000 vehicles
Description
Addison Williams of CBRE is pleased to present for sale a 9,000-square-foot, two-tenant property in Dekalb, IL, within the Chicago metropolitan area. The building is fully leased to Molly’s Eatery & Drinkery and Subway. The leases are structured on a NNN basis, meaning that most property expenses are covered by the tenants, either directly or through reimbursements to the landlord. The offering generates approximately $131,592 in scheduled base rent for the first year’s cash flow period.
Property Documents
DeKalb IL_Mollys Subway Flyer.pdf
22.79 MB
Listing Details
- Cap Rate
8%
- Tenancy
Multi
- Space Type
Retail
- Sub Category
Fast Food/QSR
- Date Listed
10/8/2025
- Ownership Info
Fee Simple
- Broker/Agent Co-op
Yes
- Investment Type
Net Lease
- Net Operating Income
$131,592
Property Specifics
- Property Name
Molly's & Subway | DeKalb, IL
- No of Buildings
1
- Building Size
9,000 SF
- Lot Size
0.84 Ac
- Occupancy
100%