Brennan Investment Group to Build 140,340-Square-Foot Food Processing Facility in Winfield

New state-of-the-art facility will serve rapidly expanding meal delivery service Tovala

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Brennan Investment Group has signed a long-term lease with Tovala, a leading meal delivery service, to develop a new 140,340-square-foot, state-of-the-art food processing facility in Winfield, Illinois. The facility will provide expanded capacity to serve Tovala's rapidly growing customer base.

Why it matters

This project represents Brennan Investment Group's fourth build-to-suit development in the food service sector, further strengthening the firm's expertise in delivering mission-critical production facilities for customers in various industries, including food processing. The new facility will help Tovala meet the growing demand for its chef-prepared meals that cook effortlessly in their proprietary smart ovens.

The details

Construction on the new facility is scheduled to commence in March 2026 and is expected to be substantially completed in the second quarter of 2027. Brennan Investment Group will develop the facility as a build-to-suit project, working closely with Tovala to ensure the space meets their operational requirements.

  • Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2026.
  • The facility is expected to be substantially completed in the second quarter of 2027.

The players

Brennan Investment Group

A real estate investment firm that specializes in delivering mission-critical production facilities, including in the food processing sector.

Tovala

A leading meal delivery service that provides chef-prepared meals that cook effortlessly in their proprietary smart ovens. Tovala has delivered more than 45 million meals to date.

Tod Greenwood

Head of Build-to-Suit Development at Brennan Investment Group.

Jack Brennan

Head of Brennan Investment Group's Midwest Region.

Larry DiVito

Director of Development and Construction at Brennan Investment Group.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Tod Greenwood, Head of Build-to-Suit Development at Brennan Investment Group

What’s next

Brennan Investment Group and Tovala will work together to finalize the design and construction plans for the new facility, with the goal of having it operational by the second quarter of 2027.

The takeaway

Brennan Investment Group's expertise in developing specialized food processing facilities, combined with Tovala's rapid growth, highlights the increasing demand for efficient and modern production spaces to support the evolving food service industry.