The North Face

Owners: Michael Phillips, Vf Corporation, Matthew Cordell +1 more
Acct #35515
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10
Total Licenses
2
Active
2
Locations
2002
Operating Since

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Business Summary

ShrinkingPast revocationFranchiseMulti-location operatorRecycled storefront

The North Face has been operating in Chicago since 2002 (~24 years). They currently hold 2 active licenses (10 total on file) across 2 locations in MAGNIFICENT MILE and WEST LOOP.

Primary activity: Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes (Retail - Apparel).

Notable: Shrinking, Past revocation, Franchise, Multi-location operator, and Recycled storefront.

Most recent activity: cancellation on 2025-10-31.

Locations

8 addresses on file
  • 875 N MICHIGAN AVE 1Near North Side · 3 licensesActive
    Licenses (3)
    • Limited Business LicenseActive2025-05-16
    • Limited Business License2023-04-14
    • Limited Business License2021-04-23
  • 500 N MICHIGAN AVENear North Side · 8 licenses · 1 permitActive
    Licenses (8)
    • Limited Business LicenseActive2025-05-16
    • Limited Business License2025-01-17
    • Limited Business LicenseCancelled2023-04-14
    • Limited Business License2023-04-14
    • Limited Business License2021-05-26
    • Limited Business License2021-04-23
    • Limited Business License2021-04-23
    • Limited Business License2020-04-10
    Permits (1)
    • Express Permit Program · Operating2020-11-03
  • 600 N MICHIGAN AVE 102Near North Side · 1 licenseInactive
    Licenses (1)
    • Limited Business LicenseCancelled2025-10-31
  • 1051 N RUSH ST 1Near North Side · 2 licensesInactive
    Licenses (2)
    • Limited Business LicenseCancelled2023-04-14
    • Limited Business License2021-04-23
  • 113 N ELIZABETH STNear West Side · 3 licensesInactive
    Licenses (3)
    • Public Place of AmusementCancelled2023-04-14
    • Public Place of Amusement2021-06-29
    • Public Place of Amusement2021-04-23
  • 39 S STATE ST 1Loop · 2 licensesInactive
    Licenses (2)
    • Limited Business LicenseCancelled2023-04-14
    • Limited Business License2021-04-23
  • 600 N MICHIGAN AVENear North Side · 2 licensesInactive
    Licenses (2)
    • Limited Business LicenseCancelled2023-04-14
    • Limited Business License2021-04-23
  • 1629 N DAMEN AVE 1 1West Town · 2 licensesInactive
    Licenses (2)
    • Limited Business License2023-04-14
    • Limited Business License2021-04-23

Activities

Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / ShoesRetail Sales of General MerchandiseCharges a Fee for Entertainment or Amusements or Recreational Activities

Licenses

23 records

One row per license event since 2020. Tap any row for the full record. A renewal with no issuance below it points to a license first issued before our 2020 coverage window.

Limited Business LicensecancellationCancelledIssued 2025-10-31 · Expires 2027-03-15
License number
3056139
License code
1010
Site number
17
DBA name
The North Face
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
600 N MICHIGAN AVE 102, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2025-10-31
Payment date
2025-10-30
Date issued
2025-10-31
Expiration
2027-03-15
Status change
2026-02-11
Ward
42
Precinct
22
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenserenewalActiveIssued 2025-05-16 · Expires 2027-03-15
License number
44576
License code
1010
Site number
1
DBA name
The North Face
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
875 N MICHIGAN AVE 1, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Data not available
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2025-03-16
Payment date
2025-05-15
Date issued
2025-05-16
Expiration
2027-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
2
Precinct
43
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenserenewalActiveIssued 2025-05-16 · Expires 2027-03-15
License number
2762565
License code
1010
Site number
12
DBA name
Vans #578
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
500 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2025-03-16
Payment date
2025-05-15
Date issued
2025-05-16
Expiration
2027-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
26
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2025-01-17 · Expires 2025-03-15
License number
2997567
License code
1010
Site number
16
DBA name
Vans 578
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
500 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2025-01-17
Payment date
2024-11-05
Date issued
2025-01-17
Expiration
2025-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
26
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicensecancellationCancelledIssued 2023-04-14 · Expires 2025-03-15
License number
2405182
License code
1010
Site number
3
DBA name
Vans #449
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
1051 N RUSH ST 1, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-03-16
Payment date
2023-03-29
Date issued
2023-04-14
Expiration
2025-03-15
Status change
2024-12-05
Ward
2
Precinct
1
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
GOLD COAST
SSA
Data not available
Public Place of AmusementcancellationCancelledIssued 2023-04-14 · Expires 2025-03-15
License number
2510952
License code
1050
Site number
9
DBA name
House Of Vans
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
113 N ELIZABETH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607
Business activity
Charges a Fee for Entertainment or Amusements or Recreational Activities
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-03-16
Payment date
2023-03-15
Date issued
2023-04-14
Expiration
2025-03-15
Status change
2024-12-05
Ward
27
Precinct
33
Police district
12
Community area
Near West Side
Neighborhood
WEST LOOP
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicensecancellationCancelledIssued 2023-04-14 · Expires 2025-03-15
License number
2617343
License code
1010
Site number
6
DBA name
Vans #541
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
39 S STATE ST 1, CHICAGO, IL 60602
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-03-16
Payment date
2023-03-29
Date issued
2023-04-14
Expiration
2025-03-15
Status change
2024-12-05
Ward
34
Precinct
33
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
LOOP
SSA
1
Limited Business LicensecancellationCancelledIssued 2023-04-14 · Expires 2025-03-15
License number
2723537
License code
1010
Site number
11
DBA name
Vans #578
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
500 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-03-16
Payment date
2023-03-29
Date issued
2023-04-14
Expiration
2025-03-15
Status change
2024-08-14
Ward
42
Precinct
26
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicensecancellationCancelledIssued 2023-04-14 · Expires 2025-03-15
License number
2781090
License code
1010
Site number
13
DBA name
Icebreaker
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
600 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-03-16
Payment date
2023-03-29
Date issued
2023-04-14
Expiration
2025-03-15
Status change
2024-12-05
Ward
42
Precinct
22
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2023-04-14 · Expires 2025-03-15
License number
2549049
License code
1010
Site number
5
DBA name
The North Face #518
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
1629 N DAMEN AVE 1 1, CHICAGO, IL 60647
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-03-16
Payment date
2023-03-29
Date issued
2023-04-14
Expiration
2025-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
32
Precinct
36
Police district
14
Community area
West Town
Neighborhood
WICKER PARK
SSA
33
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2023-04-14 · Expires 2025-03-15
License number
44576
License code
1010
Site number
1
DBA name
The North Face
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
875 N MICHIGAN AVE 1, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Data not available
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-03-16
Payment date
2023-03-29
Date issued
2023-04-14
Expiration
2025-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
2
Precinct
43
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2023-04-14 · Expires 2025-03-15
License number
2762565
License code
1010
Site number
12
DBA name
Vans #578
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
500 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-03-16
Payment date
2023-03-29
Date issued
2023-04-14
Expiration
2025-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
26
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available
Public Place of AmusementlapseIssued 2021-06-29 · Expires 2023-03-15
License number
2510952
License code
1050
Site number
9
DBA name
House Of Vans
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
113 N ELIZABETH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607
Business activity
Charges a Fee for Entertainment or Amusements or Recreational Activities
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2021-03-16
Payment date
2021-05-25
Date issued
2021-06-29
Expiration
2023-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
27
Precinct
33
Police district
12
Community area
Near West Side
Neighborhood
WEST LOOP
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2021-05-26 · Expires 2023-03-15
License number
2762565
License code
1010
Site number
12
DBA name
Vans #578
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
500 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2021-03-16
Payment date
2021-05-25
Date issued
2021-05-26
Expiration
2023-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
26
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2021-04-23 · Expires 2023-03-15
License number
2781090
License code
1010
Site number
13
DBA name
Icebreaker
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
600 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
C_LOC
Conditional approval
N
License start
2021-04-23
Payment date
2021-04-04
Date issued
2021-04-23
Expiration
2023-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
22
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available
Public Place of AmusementlapseIssued 2021-04-23 · Expires 2021-03-15
License number
2510952
License code
1050
Site number
9
DBA name
House Of Vans
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
113 N ELIZABETH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607
Business activity
Charges a Fee for Entertainment or Amusements or Recreational Activities
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2020-07-16
Payment date
2020-07-02
Date issued
2021-04-23
Expiration
2021-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
27
Precinct
33
Police district
12
Community area
Near West Side
Neighborhood
WEST LOOP
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2021-04-23 · Expires 2023-03-15
License number
2549049
License code
1010
Site number
5
DBA name
The North Face #518
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
1629 N DAMEN AVE 1 1, CHICAGO, IL 60647
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2021-03-16
Payment date
2021-02-05
Date issued
2021-04-23
Expiration
2023-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
32
Precinct
36
Police district
14
Community area
West Town
Neighborhood
WICKER PARK
SSA
33
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2021-04-23 · Expires 2023-03-15
License number
2405182
License code
1010
Site number
3
DBA name
Vans #449
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
1051 N RUSH ST 1, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2021-03-16
Payment date
2021-02-05
Date issued
2021-04-23
Expiration
2023-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
2
Precinct
1
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
GOLD COAST
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2021-04-23 · Expires 2021-03-15
License number
2762565
License code
1010
Site number
12
DBA name
Vans #578
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
500 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2021-04-23
Payment date
2020-12-03
Date issued
2021-04-23
Expiration
2021-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
26
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2021-04-23 · Expires 2023-03-15
License number
44576
License code
1010
Site number
1
DBA name
The North Face
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
875 N MICHIGAN AVE 1, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Data not available
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2021-03-16
Payment date
2021-02-05
Date issued
2021-04-23
Expiration
2023-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
2
Precinct
43
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2021-04-23 · Expires 2023-03-15
License number
2617343
License code
1010
Site number
6
DBA name
Vans #541
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
39 S STATE ST 1, CHICAGO, IL 60602
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2021-03-16
Payment date
2021-02-05
Date issued
2021-04-23
Expiration
2023-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
34
Precinct
33
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
LOOP
SSA
1
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2021-04-23 · Expires 2023-03-15
License number
2723537
License code
1010
Site number
11
DBA name
Vans #578
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
500 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2021-03-16
Payment date
2021-02-02
Date issued
2021-04-23
Expiration
2023-03-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
26
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2020-04-10 · Expires 2021-07-15
License number
2723537
License code
1010
Site number
11
DBA name
Vans #578
Legal name
Vf Outdoor, LLC
Address
500 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Business activity
Retail Sales of Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2020-04-10
Payment date
2020-04-08
Date issued
2020-04-10
Expiration
2021-07-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
26
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
MAGNIFICENT MILE
SSA
Data not available

Permits & Construction

Active permitExpress Permit Program

Property & Census

Neighborhood

Median household income
$134,320
Owner-occupied housing
52.2%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
90.4%
People per sq mi
47,653
White-collar workforce
80.7%
Census tract 17031081500 · ACS 5-year 2024

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