Deal Alert: Midwest Microbrewery + Pub with Loyal Local Following

📍 Location: Midwest US
💰 Asking Price: $749K (All Cash)
💸 Revenue: $674K (2024)

🌟 Why This Business is Great:

✔ Brewery + Pub Combo That Locals Love

This isn’t your average bar. It’s a full microbrewery with a tailored food menu—already earning strong support from the community. Think craft beer flights, food pairings, cozy vibe, and a "third place" feel. You’re not starting from zero; you’re stepping into an established, culture-forward space.

✔ SDE at $278K This Year – Solid on the Surface

For a sub-$1M ask, a $278K SDE is attractive—especially with built-in brand equity. Yes, it’s all cash… but this is a working lifestyle business with real returns.

✔ High-Value Equipment Included

You’re getting $250K worth of brewing and kitchen equipment. That’s a meaningful head start if you ever wanted to scale or sell branded products later.

✔ Food, Beer, and Events = Strong Ecosystem

The synergy here is what excites me:

• A curated food menu designed for beer pairing

• Supplier and brewery partnerships already in place

• Potential to add events, merch, tours, and bottled products

This isn’t just a bar—it’s a local experience engine.

🚧 Challenges & Considerations:

❌ Messy Financial History in 2022–2023

SDE dropped to $135K in 2023 and $186K in 2022. On paper, that’s shaky—but dig in and you see the owner consistently pulled $175K+ in salary, even in down years. There’s cash here, but it’s not being reinvested for growth.

❌ No Real Estate Included

This could be a blessing or a red flag. Without lease terms disclosed, you need to tread carefully. If the location is a major driver of success (and it likely is), you need security or renewal flexibility.

❌ COGS Are Too High

COGS came in above $314K recently, and margins are thin for this size of operation. If you’re good at tightening operations, there’s low-hanging fruit.

❌ No Staff Info = Likely Owner-Run

If you’re looking for passive cashflow, this isn’t it—yet. You’re probably walking into an operator-heavy role unless you bring in a GM or head brewer.

🚀 Growth Opportunities:

🔹 Hire a Manager, Cut Owner Involvement
Free yourself from the bar shifts and get some leverage. This move alone could add hours of strategic growth time to your week.

🔹 Launch Bottled Product Line
You’ve already got the brewery. Package a few crowd-favorites and sell them at events, local stores, or even online.

🔹 Add Merch, Brewery Tours, and Private Events
Branding and experiential add-ons could significantly boost revenue with little overhead.

🔹 Tighten Food + Labor Costs
This isn’t sexy, but it’s critical. Better margins = more room to invest in growth.

🔍 My Analysis:

This isn’t a hands-off investment—it’s a hands-on lifestyle business that could be very rewarding with the right owner. The financials look decent this year, but past years were shaky, mostly because the owner pulled a high salary regardless of performance. That said, there’s a strong foundation: loyal customers, a unique vibe, and solid equipment included. It just needs better cost control and a bit of vision. If you’re someone who wants to be part of the community, serve great beer, and build something local with personality and upside—this could be a great fit. With small improvements in management and marketing, there’s room to grow both revenue and profitability.

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