Hey Nonny Music Venue Listed for Sale in Arlington Heights
The downtown Arlington Heights venue, which includes a restaurant and bar, is searching for new ownership.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The owners of the Arlington Heights music venue Hey Nonny have officially listed the business for sale. Located at 10 S. Vail, the establishment has been in operation for eight years.
Why it matters
The owners have decided to sell the property because managing the combination of a music venue, restaurant, and bar has become overly complicated. The decision marks the end of an eight-year run for the current ownership group.
The venue has been operating for 8 years under the current management team. The business consists of a integrated music venue, restaurant, and bar operation.
The players
Chip Brooks
He is a co-owner of Hey Nonny who shared the news of the venue's listing on social media.
Chris Dungen
He serves as one of the three co-owners currently operating the music venue and restaurant.
Patricia Brooks
She is a co-owner of the establishment, which has operated in Arlington Heights for eight years.
The details
Co-owners Chip Brooks, Chris Dungen, and Patricia Brooks announced the sale of the business on Facebook. The venue is a fixture of the downtown area at 10 S. Vail.
Timeline
The sale of the venue was officially announced on October 21, 2026.
Market Landscape
The sale follows a pattern set by small hospitality businesses struggling to manage the operational complexity of combined entertainment and dining models. This shift highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining diversified revenue streams in the local competitive market.
Customers who frequent the venue for music or dining should monitor social media for updates regarding the sale process. Operations are expected to continue for now, but future management changes may affect programming or menus.
The takeaway
Business owners looking to exit often cite the difficulty of managing multiple operational segments like music and dining simultaneously. The sale offers a look at how such complex business models can influence exit strategies for local entrepreneurs.
Further reading
Find more updates regarding local businesses at Arlington Heights Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Journal Online.
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