Turnkey Tap House & 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 bar & 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 & Restaurant
1. Buy The Property - $350,000; freestanding building with FF&E included
2. Buy The Business Assets - $65,000; draft system, FF&E, build-out, trade name & goodwill, plus 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 & restaurant
- Situated on 0.05 acres or 2,178 sq ft
- Originally built in 1950 & 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 & warm lighting
- Complete bar with rotating draft beer system, refrigeration & storage for bottled/canned beverages
- Seasonal screened patio offering additional seating & seasonal outdoor dining
- Fully equipped commercial kitchen with cooking equipment, refrigeration, prep & storage areas
- Convenient street & nearby village parking
Award-Winning History
Originally opened in 2017, this independent gastropub 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 in 2018.
The business has established a strong online presence, including a reported 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 & 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 & restaurant location with existing kitchen, bar & 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 & build equity in commercial real estate
- Potential for an investor to lease the fully equipped restaurant to an operator, creating rental income
