Allan Perales is the Founder of KAIN Real Estate, a Chicago-based commercial brokerage focused exclusively on restaurants and hospitality-driven retail. With deep roots in the city’s culinary scene, Allan represents independent chefs, emerging multi-unit operators, and institutional landlords in complex leasing and sales transactions. His approach blends market knowledge, construction feasibility insight, and disciplined lease structuring to protect operators’ capital while enhancing long-term asset value for owners.
Known for his strategic mindset and hands-on negotiation style, Allan has advised on high-profile restaurant openings across River North, Fulton Market, West Town, Lincoln Park, and beyond. He built KAIN Real Estate to be a restaurant-first brokerage – designed for operators who take their craft seriously and landlords who value curated, high-performing tenant mixes.
Joiners Podcast: Episode #113 – Allan Perales, Hospitality Realtor
Restaurant Real Estate Broker (leasing and sales)
