Brennan Investment Group has signed a long-term lease with Tovala, a meal delivery service, for a new 140,340-square-foot, state-of-the-art food processing facility in Winfield, Illinois.

The facility will be developed as a build-to-suit with construction scheduled to commence in March and substantial completion expected in the second quarter 2027.

This project represents Brennan Investment Group's fourth build-to-suit development in the food service sector, further strengthening the firm's growing niche and expertise in delivering mission-critical production facilities for customers in various industries, including food processing.    

Founded in 2015, Tovala’s chef-prepared meals cook effortlessly in their proprietary smart oven, making home cooking a seamless experience. Tovala has delivered more than 45 million meals to date with a vertically integrated model that spans food manufacturing, software,and hardware. The new facility will provide expanded capacity to serve their rapidly expanding customer base.  

"This project reflects Brennan's ability to deliver highly specialized, build-to-suit solutions for a wide variety of users, including those in the food service and food processing space," said Tod Greenwood, head of Build-to-Suit development at Brennan Investment Group. "We've developed a strong niche in the food processing space by understanding the operational requirements of our tenants and partnering with best-in-class teams to execute complex facilities at a high level." 

"This facility represents an important next phase of growth for Tovala as we continue to scale our food operations to meet increasing demand," said Taryn Aronson, chief financial officer at Tovala. "Partnering with Brennan allows us to build a highly specialized facility designed around the complexity of fresh food manufacturing, while creating the infrastructure needed to support our customers across the eastern half of the country."

About Brennan Investment Group
Brennan Investment Group, a Chicago-based private real estate investment firm, acquires, develops, and operates industrial properties in select major metropolitan markets throughout the United States. Since 2010, Brennan Investment Group has acquired or developed $6.5 billion in industrial real estate in 30 states. The company's current portfolio spans 29 states and encompasses approximately 57 million square feet.

About Tovala
Tovala is a leader in the meal delivery space, offering a unique twist on traditional meal services by combining chef-crafted meals with smart oven technology. With the simple scan of a QR code, customers can enjoy fresh, pre-prepped meals that cook automatically, creating a seamless, stress-free dining experience. The Tovala app expands this convenience by unlocking hundreds of chef-tested recipes and enabling the smart oven to scan and cook over 1,000 name-brand groceries perfectly with one touch.