Here's your chance to own and operate the only two full-service restaurants, Joe's Friendly Tavern and the Empire Village Inn, located in the beautiful beach town of Empire, Michigan. Both establishments have a long history, with loyal customers made up of year-round and seasonal residents and summer visitors, and produce strong, consistent revenues and cash flow. The Friendly Tavern has 100 indoor seats and an additional 90 seats on a newly constructed patio. The Village Inn has 90 seats inside with additional room outside. All business assets, Class C & SDM liquor licenses, and real estate are included in the sale. The Leelanau County location in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore attracts well over a million visitors each year and there is opportunity to further enhance the businesses to meet the demand of the growing visitor numbers.
| Property Type | Hospitality |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Listing ID | J823R7 |
| MLS ID | 1922256 |
| Style | Other Style |
| Building Size | 8,247 SF |
Directions: Friendly - On the SE corner of Front & Lake streets in Empire. The Village Inn, just north on M22 of the M72 intersection.
| Heating Type: | Forced Air |
| Heating - Fuel Type: | Gas |
| Exterior Description: | Concrete Block, Brick, Wood Siding |
| Roof: | Metal Roof, Wood Shingles / Shakes, Rubber |
| Road Type: | City / Town Street |
| Water: | Well |
| Garage Description: | Curb Parking. |