Location is a very important factor in the success of your Old Chicago restaurant. While we do not select a site for you, we do offer many forms of assistance that will help you during the site selection process. Our experienced development team is available to review your market options and provide feedback. We will also contribute to your site selection process by providing demographic and geographic profiling of potential markets within your territory. While most locations should fit the store criteria outlined below, you are not limited to sites that fall within these guidelines. Each location will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Space Requirements
We are the true Hermit Crabs of the Casual Dining segment. If we find an empty shell that we like, we move in and make it work. We need 5,800 to 6,500 sq. ft of floor space. We can build two sizes of prototype buildings. We can also work with suitable strip center end-cap locations, or we can convert an existing, freestanding former restaurant. We look for space with room for approximately 220-250 seats plus additional patio seating. We require enough parking for 125 spaces.

Market Characteristics
Our restaurants thrive in a market environment where major nationally known big box retailers, casual diners, and theaters are supported by a strong daytime population and an adequate source of middle to upper middle class residences. High density housing can be a significant plus for our stores because they could indicate a ready supply of 21-34 yr old singles that contribute strongly to the success of the Old Chicago bar.

Term of Lease
Typically 10 year initial term with two negotiated renewal options of 5 years each.

Leases
Leases will be assumed by the Franchisee and/or its associated company. Neither Old Chicago Franchising Corporation nor any of its affiliates will be guarantor of the lease.