What this tenant is looking for
Physical criteria
Established dog grooming salon relocating from a home-based location into a commercial space. I'm looking for approximately 1,000-1,800 SF, ideally within 15-20 minutes of the Mchenry outdoor movie theater. Open to Mchenry, Johnsburg, Lakemoor, Wonder Lake, McCullom Lake, Spring Grove, Richmond, Wauconda, Island Lake and nearby areas.
The space must allow dog grooming use under current zoning or have a realistic path to approval. Plumbing is very important. I would need to install 1-2 professional grooming tubs with hot/cold water and appropriate drainage, plus washer/dryer hookups or the ability to add them. Existing suitable plumbing would a major plus and could justify a higher rent.
I would like enough space to have 2-3 groomers working, while keeping the dogs as separated as possible. Separate rooms for bathing/grooming would be ideal.
Prefer ground-floor space with easy customer/dog access, adequate parking, good signage opportunity and reasonable visibility. I would like permission for cosmetic improvements and potentially non-load bearing walls to separate grooming areas depending on layout.
Target budget is ideally $1,500-$2,200/month total occupancy cost, with approximately $2,500/month all-in as my preferred maximum. I may consider somewhat higher for an exceptional turnkey or near-turnkey space that substantially reduces buildout costs.
I am open to second-generation salon, grooming, vet, pet-service spaces, as well as nontraditional/flex spaces if zoning and customer access work. I am especially interested in upcoming vacancies or off-market opportunities that may not be publicly listed.