Established & profitable turn key business on the banks of the Wabash.
Business Description
Established Turn-Key Restaurant Opportunity in Historic Hutsonville, Illinois
The Wabash Coffee House presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established restaurant operating since 2010 on the scenic banks of the Wabash River. This turn-key operation serves as the sole dining establishment in the Village of Hutsonville, offering a unique monopoly position in this charming historic community.
Business Overview:
This full-service restaurant features daily specials, specialty coffee beans, homemade pies, and signature cinnamon rolls. The 1,177 square foot facility accommodates approximately 75 guests with ample parking, ensuring comfortable dining experiences for locals and visitors exploring the historic riverfront location.
Market Position:
As the only sit-down or fast-food option in Hutsonville, the business enjoys an exclusive market position with an established, loyal customer base. The historic town setting and prime Wabash River location create natural appeal for both residents and tourists.
Growth Potential:
Significant expansion opportunities exist through the newer dining area addition and available upstairs space, which could accommodate extended food service operations or complementary business ventures. Current limited operating hours due to owner's family commitments present immediate opportunity for increased revenue through expanded service schedule.
Real Estate:
The property is owner-operated with real estate valued at $125,000, featuring recent additions that enhance operational capacity and future development potential.
Owner Support:
Comprehensive training and operational familiarization will be provided, including vendor relationships and daily business procedures to ensure smooth transition.
Reason for Sale:
Owner is prioritizing family commitments with three active school-age children, creating opportunity for dedicated operator to maximize this established business's full potential.
Asking Price: $155,000
The Wabash Coffee House presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established restaurant operating since 2010 on the scenic banks of the Wabash River. This turn-key operation serves as the sole dining establishment in the Village of Hutsonville, offering a unique monopoly position in this charming historic community.
Business Overview:
This full-service restaurant features daily specials, specialty coffee beans, homemade pies, and signature cinnamon rolls. The 1,177 square foot facility accommodates approximately 75 guests with ample parking, ensuring comfortable dining experiences for locals and visitors exploring the historic riverfront location.
Market Position:
As the only sit-down or fast-food option in Hutsonville, the business enjoys an exclusive market position with an established, loyal customer base. The historic town setting and prime Wabash River location create natural appeal for both residents and tourists.
Growth Potential:
Significant expansion opportunities exist through the newer dining area addition and available upstairs space, which could accommodate extended food service operations or complementary business ventures. Current limited operating hours due to owner's family commitments present immediate opportunity for increased revenue through expanded service schedule.
Real Estate:
The property is owner-operated with real estate valued at $125,000, featuring recent additions that enhance operational capacity and future development potential.
Owner Support:
Comprehensive training and operational familiarization will be provided, including vendor relationships and daily business procedures to ensure smooth transition.
Reason for Sale:
Owner is prioritizing family commitments with three active school-age children, creating opportunity for dedicated operator to maximize this established business's full potential.
Asking Price: $155,000
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 15
- Employees
- 6 (2 Full-time, 4 Part-time)
Seasonal summer help - Currently Home Based
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- The Wabash Coffee House has been a long standing downtown business on the Wabash River in Hutsonville, Illinois for many, many years. Approx. seating for 75 providing daily specials, homemade pies & cinnamon rolls. All equipment, decor, inventory & furnishings will be included. Upstairs space for office & storage plus plenty of parking available. The owner would sell the real estate only if buyer desires not to run the established business.
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Wabash-Coffee-House-and-Big-River-Antiques-1000635759
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Hutsonville does not offer any other sit down, or fast food option, besides The Wabash Coffee House. It is a historical type town and this business sits right on the banks of the Wabash River. The only food game in this small little town with a solid business and loyal customers.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The property has been added onto with a newer dining area with an upstairs above that which could be used to expand business to other services besides a food service.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,177
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is a young mother of 3 children that are very active in school and sports.
- Transition Support
- Owner will train and familiarize new owner with operations of the daily business and the vendors used, if desiring to continue to run the current business.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2454058
- Listing Views
- 6
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