Wingstop & Billy Sims BBQ

Located along the Mississippi River in Southeast Iowa, Burlington serves as an established regional hub for retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and employment. The city is home to approximately 23,300 residents, while Des Moines County has a population of approximately 38,100. The broader county supports more than 18,000 jobs and recorded approximately $869 million in annual retail sales, demonstrating Burlington’s importance as a commercial destination for the surrounding Southeast Iowa market. Burlington benefits from strong regional accessibility at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 34 and U.S. Highway 61, two four-lane highways providing connectivity throughout Southeast Iowa and into Illinois. The market is also supported by rail, Mississippi River freight access, and the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport. This transportation infrastructure has helped establish Burlington as an important regional center for commerce and industry. The local economy is supported by a diverse employment base spanning healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, education, entertainment, and retail. Great River Health is one of the region’s largest employers, with approximately 2,400 employees, while other major area employers include Case New Holland, American Ordnance, Great River Entertainment, BNSF Railway, and a variety of manufacturing and industrial businesses. The subject property is strategically positioned along North Roosevelt Avenue / U.S. Highway 61, one of Burlington’s primary commercial corridors, with convenient access to Highway 34. The surrounding area features a substantial concentration of restaurants, hotels, entertainment uses and national retailers. Burlington's larger retail trade area includes major brands such as Walmart, Target, Lowe’s, Menards, Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ross Dress for Less, Five Below, Marshalls, Hy-Vee, Starbucks and Dollar Tree, reinforcing the market’s position as a regional shopping and dining destination. The property also benefits from proximity to several significant demand generators, including Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Southeastern Community College, Catfish Bend Casino, area hotels, and the Burlington Regional RecPlex, which attracts visitors for regional sports tournaments and events. Combined with the property’s visibility and accessibility along the Roosevelt Avenue corridor, these economic and traffic drivers support the location’s long-term viability for restaurant and service-oriented retail uses.