SYCAMORE – Construction of a new Burger King restaurant near the intersection of Coltonville Road and DeKalb Avenue in Sycamore is expected to begin within the next few weeks.
Mayor Ken Mundy said Thursday that Burger King could bring 40 to 60 part-time jobs to the area, and the high-traffic location should make the business a success. The restaurant is planned for property that had been the site of a car dealership, Mundy said.
"It's a good thing," Mundy said. "We need more businesses and jobs so people can live and work here."
Mundy said he also expects the restaurant will bring additional revenue to the city through sales and property taxes.
He said the Burger King will be owned by the Sobieski family. The owners have previous restaurant ownership experience with other suburban Burger King locations and the now-closed Carmine's Subs, Wraps and Sandwiches in Sycamore.
Mundy said they are a nice family with a strong work ethic, and they want to open the Burger King by spring.
"They seem pretty aggressive (to finish construction)," Mundy said.
Mundy said this will add to the number of fast food chains in Sycamore, which already includes McDonald's, Taco Bell and Culver's.