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Listed by:

EatZ & Associates

Broker license number: 475219308

Turnkey Tap House And Restaurant–Downtown Maple Park, IL For Sale

Maple Park, Illinois, US
Asking Price:
$350,000 Furniture / Fixtures included
Sales Revenue:
Not applicable
Cash Flow:
Not applicable

Turnkey Tap House And Restaurant - Downtown Maple Park, IL!

"Freestanding Building - Full Bar With Rotating Draft Beer System - Fully Equipped Kitchen - Screened-In Patio"

Exceptional opportunity to acquire or lease a fully equipped, established tap house and restaurant in the heart of downtown Maple Park, Kane County, IL!

Situated along charming Main Street, this freestanding barand restaurant offers a full bar, fully equipped commercial kitchen, attractive dining area, screened-in patio and an established location with a history of award-winning craft beer and food.

3 Options To Acquire This Impressive Bar And Restaurant

1. Buy The Property - $350,000; freestanding building with draft system, FF&E, build-out, trade name, goodwill included
2. Buy The Business Assets - $65,000; draft system, FF&E, build-out, trade name, goodwill and a new lease at $3,500/month
3. Lease Fully Equipped - $3,500/month; modified gross lease with FF&E included in the rent (landlord owned); terms negotiable

Property Highlights

  • 1,586 sq ft singlestory freestanding bar and restaurant
  • Situated on 0.05 acres or 2,178 sq ft
  • Originally built in 1950 and substantially renovated in 2022
  • Located in downtown Maple Park
  • Charming main street storefront with 20 feet of frontage
  • Attractive interior featuring a long wood bar, barstool seating, dining tables, rustic finishes and warm lighting
  • Complete bar with rotating draft beer system, refrigeration and storage for bottled/canned beverages
  • Seasonal screened patio offering additional seating and seasonal outdoor dining
  • Fully equipped commercial kitchen with cooking equipment, refrigeration, prep and storage areas
  • Convenient street and nearby village parking

Award-Winning History

Originally opened in 2017, this independent gastropub has developed a loyal following for its Illinois craft beer selection, award-winning smash burgers and elevated pub fare.

The bar features an Illinois-focused rotating craft beer selection and has historically offered more than 100 bottled and canned beers.

The restaurant is also known for its beer-battered cheese curds, Bavarian pretzels and specialty sandwiches. Its signature burger earned recognition as WGN-TV Chicago's Best Burger.

The business has established a strong online presence, including a 4.5-star Google rating with more than 760 reviews along with positive reviews on Restaurantji, TripAdvisor and BeerAdvocate.

Keep The Current Concept Or Bring Your Own

The trade name, recipes, website, customer loyalty program and goodwill is also available. Or you can introduce your own restaurant concept and branding. Ideal for a neighborhood bar and grill, sports bar, gastropub, craft beer bar or wine-focused concept.

Reasons To Buy This Property

  • An affordable entry into restaurant property ownership in Kane County
  • Established bar and restaurant location with existing kitchen, bar and patio infrastructure
  • Flexible opportunity to retain the existing concept or introduce a new brand
  • Substantially renovated in 2022, reducing the need for a major initial buildout
  • Avoid monthly rent payments and build equity in commercial real estate
  • Potential for an investor to lease the fully equipped restaurant to an operator, creating rental income

Property Information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Location:

Prime Downtown Maple Park Location

Strategically positioned along Main St in the charming village of Maple Park, a growing Kane County community serving the greater Kaneland area.

Location Highlights

  • Prominent downtown location adjacent to a popular artisan coffee shop and US Post Office
  • Surrounded by established neighborhood businesses, taverns and community gathering places
  • Within walking distance of the Maple Park Civic Center, local parks and community facilities
  • Located along the annual Maple Park Fun Fest celebration area attracting visitors for its parade, car show, entertainment and community festivities
  • Near Kuipers Family Farm, a popular regional destination attracting seasonal visitors
  • 2,084 vehicles daily on nearby County Line Road
  • Also near Lincoln Highway (Route 38) which carries ~8,100 vehicles daily
  • Convenient access to Elburn, DeKalb, Sycamore and surrounding Kane/DeKalb County communities

Attractive Market Demographics

1-Mile: 1,396 residents | $110,759 median household income
3-Mile: 1,827 residents | $108,838 median household income
5-Mile: 6,548 residents | $95,430 median household income

Premises Details:

Year Established: 2017.

Lease Information: $3,500/mth; modified gross lease.

Property Information: 1,586 sqft one-story building. Built in 1950. On 0.05 acres or 2,178 sqft. Substantially renovated in 2022. PIN 07-31-129-015. Zoned B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District. Street and village parking. 2025 real estate taxes $4,293.

Seating: 47 (Bar, Table And Screened-In Patio).

Owners Role: Absentee.

Size in square feet:
1,586

Business Operation

Management type:
This business has absentee ownership.
Expansion Potential:

Multiple Growth And Expansion Opportunities

  • Expand operating hours closed MondaysTuesdays, with weekday service beginning at 3p; introduce lunch, additional operating days and extended hours
  • Maximize outdoor dining capitalize on the screenedin patio with private gatherings and special events
  • Increase online ordering, takeout and 3rdparty delivery
  • Develop a catering program extend sales beyond the bar and restaurant
  • Build community engagement host beer tastings, sports viewing parties, live music and seasonal promotions
  • Develop customer loyalty reintroduce or expand membership programs, beer clubs, promotional events and recurring specials
  • Enhance marketing build on the location's established reputation through social media, local partnerships, membership programs and targeted promotions
  • Video gaming potential the location previously operated gaming terminals
Competition / Market:

An Exceptional Opportunity

Whether acquiring the real estate, purchasing the FF&E or leasing a fully equipped restaurant, this opportunity offers multiple paths to ownership without the expense and lengthy process of building a bar and restaurant from scratch.

Reasons for selling:

Has other business interests and cannot devote the time/attention it deserves.

Trading hours:

We-Th 3p-9p, Fr 3p-10p, Sa 11a-10p, Su 11a-8p (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays)

Employees:
2 Full-Time And 2 Part-Time
Years established:
9 Years

Other Information

Support & training:

Negotiable on-site comprehensive training.

Financing available:

No.

Furniture / Fixtures value:
$65,000 - included in the asking price
Related Documents:

Listed by

EatZ & Associates

Broker license number: 475219308