The BRIX on the Fox

What The BRIX on the Fox does

The BRIX on the Fox, Inc. operates a dual-venue wedding and event space business from a single Carpentersville, Illinois address along the Fox River in Chicago's northwest suburbs. The company runs two physically distinct event spaces under separate sub-brands: The Two-Sixty, a 9,000 sq ft venue with historic joist ceilings accommodating 100-300+ guests, and The Industria, a 7,000 sq ft industrial-chic venue accommodating up to 200 guests. Shared infrastructure across both venues includes programmable LED downlights, a DJ lighting system, a world-class engineered sound system, an open-air photobooth, smart TV or HDMI projection capability, a 12-hour bridal suite, and full furniture/equipment packages (farm tables, Tolix-style chairs, high tops, chandeliers, ice machine, string lights). The company has hosted nearly 1,300 weddings cumulatively and positions itself against industry-standard captive vendor models by allowing couples to choose any licensed caterer and BYO alcohol, with reported bar savings of $4,000+ per wedding.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with revenue generated primarily through one-time venue rental fees priced on a published day-of-week and seasonal calendar (weekday Two-Sixty $8,900 and Industria $4,900 year-round; weekend rates vary; holiday premiums apply) plus ancillary add-ons for rehearsals ($250), rehearsal dinners ($750 for up to 50 guests), and optional coat check ($200-$300). All-inclusive pricing covers tables, chairs, setup, lighting, sound, photobooth, and bridal suite access with taxes and fees included. Distribution is concentrated in direct venue bookings driven by heavy long-tail SEO investment, organic Facebook and Instagram presence, an extensive real-wedding photography gallery, and an educational 'Venue 101' content library that differentiates the brand on transparency. Sales occur by appointment-only tours, with short date holds post-tour and a vendor referral network feeding mid-funnel demand. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, parent entity, or leadership team in the source data.

Name

The BRIX on the Fox

Legal name

The BRIX on the Fox, Inc.

Website

https://brixonfox.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The BRIX on the Fox operates two wedding and event venues — The Two-Sixty (historic, up to 300+ guests) and The Industria (industrial chic, up to 200 guests) — in Carpentersville, IL, serving couples in Chicago's northwest suburbs through an all-inclusive open-vendor pricing model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor Sourcing & Management (Venues, Catering, Photo/Video, Music) (HSACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reception Planning & Guest Experience (Seating, Favors, Hospitality) (HSACABAM)

Keywords

• Wedding venue rental
• Event venue hosting
• Rehearsal dinner space
• Bridal event services
• BYO catering venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Carpentersville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Primary revenue from venue rental fees. Pricing varies by day of week (Saturday highest, weekday lowest) and venue choice (The Two-Sixty vs The Industria). Includes all-day venue access with comprehensive amenity package.
2. Rehearsal Fees: Optional rehearsal sessions: $250 for 2-hour time slot (3:45-5:45pm or 6-8pm) for weekend weddings. Thursday is typical rehearsal day.
3. Rehearsal Dinner Package: $750 for up to 50 guests for 3 hours event time, plus 30 minutes setup/breakdown. Includes bringing own food and beer/wine. A team member helps support the evening.
4. Coat Check Services: Optional professional coat check available for $200 (with tip jar) or $300 (without tip jar). Recommended for larger events in cold weather.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The BRIX on the Fox rents two distinct wedding and event venue spaces — The Two-Sixty (9,000 sq ft, up to 320 guests, historic charm) and The Industria (7,000 sq ft, up to 200 guests, industrial chic) — under an all-inclusive flat-rate model. Pricing bundles tables, chairs, setup, lighting, sound, photobooth, bridal suite access, and parking, while allowing couples to bring their own caterer, bartender, and alcohol (open-vendor model). Optional paid add-ons include rehearsal time-slots, rehearsal dinner hosting, and professional coat check.

Product overview

The BRIX on the Fox operates as a dual-venue wedding event space offering two distinct venue options: The Two-Sixty (9000 sq. ft., historic charm, 100-300+ guests) and The Industria (7000 sq. ft., industrial chic, up to 200 guests). The company employs an open-vendor business model allowing couples to bring their own catering and alcohol, positioning against captive vendor models. Services are bundled as an all-inclusive package featuring furniture, equipment, lighting, sound system, photobooth, and planning assistance network, with additional priced add-ons for rehearsals, rehearsal dinners, and extended bridal suite access. The venues are located in Carpentersville, IL near the Fox River.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Two-Sixty: Wedding venue space with historic charm and modern elegance, accommodating 100-300+ guests, 9000 sq. ft.
• The Industria

Products and services

• The Two-Sixty Wedding Venue 9,000 sq. ft. wedding and event venue space featuring historic joist ceilings at 15'9", accommodating 100–320 guests. Includes bridal suite with private powder room, curtain system for ceremony-to-reception conversion, world-class sound system, programmable LED downlights, DJ lighting, photobooth, up to 40 farm tables and 320 black Tolix-style chairs, 12-hour bridal suite access, and USB-compatible smart TV. Weekday pricing starts at $8,900 year-round.
• The Industria Wedding Venue 7,000 sq. ft. industrial chic wedding and event venue space with metal joist ceilings at 14'6", accommodating up to 200 guests. Features industrial design elements, metal grid backdrop for decorations, projector for presentations and seating chart displays, and includes 25 tables and 210 chairs. Weekday pricing starts at $4,900 year-round.
• Wedding Rehearsal Slot Optional 2-hour rehearsal time slot for weekend weddings at $250, available 3:45–5:45 PM or 6–8 PM. Couples can drop off decor within the 2-hour window. Thursday is the typical rehearsal day.
• Rehearsal Dinner Package Rehearsal dinner hosting for up to 50 guests for 3 hours of event time plus 30 minutes setup/breakdown, priced at $750. Includes permission to bring own food and beer/wine, with a BRIX team member supporting the evening.
• Professional Coat Check Service Optional professional coat check attendant for the wedding day. Available at $200 with a tip jar paid in cash on the wedding day, or $300 without a tip jar. Recommended for larger events in cold weather.
• All-Inclusive Wedding Package Comprehensive bundled service included with each venue rental: up to 40 farm tables, up to 300 black Tolix-style chairs plus 8 high tops and 24 stools, setup services, programmable LED downlights, DJ lights, open-air photobooth with printed photos and digital uploads, world-class engineered sound system, chandelier, furniture, ice machine, string lights, coat room, and 12-hour bridal suite access.
• BYO (Bring Your Own) Bar Service BYO bar service allowing couples to supply their own alcohol for their wedding. Includes optional bartender service at approximately $10 per person, plus delivery and pickup coordination. Estimated savings of at least $20 per person compared to traditional venue-hosted bar packages, and roughly $4,000+ in total bar savings per wedding.

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bridgeport Art Center: Chicago industrial event venue hosting weddings and large social events. Comparable industrial aesthetic and comparable dual-space model, though located in a different Chicago neighborhood versus BRIX's suburban location.
• Artifact Events: Chicago Ravenswood event venue in a restored industrial building, hosting weddings with both ceremony and reception on-site. Comparable industrial aesthetic, comparable wedding-only focus, and similar all-inclusive pricing strategy.
• Morgan Manufacturing: Chicago industrial-chic event venue in the West Loop hosting weddings and corporate events. Comparable historic-industrial aesthetic to The Industria, similar capacity, and similar transparent-pricing positioning versus traditional hotel ballrooms.
• Galleria Marchetti: Chicago event venue specializing in weddings and large-scale social events with all-inclusive packages. Directly comparable urban industrial-chic aesthetic, similar capacity range, and similar open-vendor-vs-captive positioning discussion in the Chicago wedding market.
• Hotel Baker: Historic full-service hotel and event venue in St. Charles, IL hosting weddings in the Fox River Valley — the same submarket as BRIX. Comparable dual indoor/outdoor wedding capacity, comparable price point, and similar Chicago-suburban bride demographic.
• Loft on Lake: Chicago loft-style wedding and event venue with industrial design and all-inclusive packages. Comparable urban-industrial aesthetic, comparable wedding-only focus, and similar transparent pricing philosophy.
• Eaglewood Resort and Spa: Itasca, IL resort with extensive wedding and banquet facilities serving the same northwest Chicago suburbs as BRIX. Comparable guest capacities and full-service wedding package model, though more resort/hotel-integrated versus BRIX's pure-venue positioning.
• The Ivy Room at River East Art Center: Chicago event venue specializing in weddings with all-inclusive packages and on-site coordination. Comparable urban Chicago wedding venue positioning, similar pricing transparency, and similar brides-targeted marketing approach.

Broad incumbents

• Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel: National hotel brand with a Rosemont, IL property offering dedicated wedding and banquet facilities. Comparable northwest-suburban wedding market reach, but weddings are one offering within a broader hotel/Meetings-Incentives-Conferences-Exhibits portfolio rather than the core business.
• The Drake Hotel: Iconic Chicago luxury hotel with a longstanding wedding and ballroom business serving affluent Chicago brides. Comparable wedding venue category but operates as a full-service luxury hotel with multiple revenue streams, not a standalone venue operator like BRIX.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/brixonfox
• Instagraminstagram.com/brixonfox
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brixonfox---2-venues

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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