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Summary:

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 St, 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/mth
3. Lease Fully Equipped - $3,500/mth; modified gross lease with FF&E included in the rent (landlord owned); terms negotiable

Property Highlights

- 1,586 sqft single-story freestanding bar & restaurant
- Situated on 0.05 acres or 2,178 sqft
- 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 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 & 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 build-out
- 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

Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please complete the short Contact Form on the right or email Brian O'Kelly at Brian@eatz-associates.com or call 847-579-9641 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Competition:

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 & restaurant from scratch.

Growth and Expansion:

Multiple Growth & Expansion Opportunities

- Expand operating hours - closed Mondays-Tuesdays, with weekday service beginning at 3p; introduce lunch, additional operating days & extended hours
- Maximize outdoor dining - capitalize on the screened-in patio with private gatherings & special events
- Increase online ordering, takeout & 3rd-party delivery
- Develop a catering program - to extend sales beyond the bar & 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 & recurring specials
- Enhance marketing - build on the location's established reputation through social media, local partnerships, membership programs & targeted promotions
- Video gaming potential - the location previously operated gaming terminals

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 & US Post Office
- Surrounded by established neighborhood businesses, taverns & 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 & community festivities
- Near Kuipers Family Farm, a popular regional destination attracting seasonal visitors
- 2,084 vehicles daily on nearby County Line Rd
- Also near Lincoln Hwy (Route 38) which carries ~8,100 vehicles daily
- Convenient access to Elburn, DeKalb, Sycamore & 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

County: Kane

Facilities:

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.

Square Feet: 1,586.

Seating: Ample (Bar, Table & Fenced-In Patio).

Days/Hrs of Operation: We-Th 3p-9p, Fr 3p-10p, Sa 11a-10p, Su 11a-8p (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

Owners Role: Absentee.

Real Estate: Owned.

Value of FF&E: $65,000 (Included In Asking Price).

Value of Inventory: Not Included In Asking Price.

Number of Employees: 2 Full-Time & 2 Part-Time.

Support/Training: Negotiable on-site comprehensive training.

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reason for Selling: Has other business interests and cannot devote the time/attention it deserves.