The Gateway Creamery Restaurant and Bar - Joplin, MO Start Price USD 1,175,000.00 Current Price USD 1,175,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 17, 2008 End Time Friday, October 17, 2008 Location Joplin, MO, U.S.A., MO See more about 'The Gateway Creamery Restaurant and Bar - Joplin, MO' Description The Gatetway Creamery Restaurant/Bar - Joplin, MONestled one-half block north of the Mother Road (Historic U.S. Route 66) in downtown Joplin, Missouri is situated The Gateway Creamery Co. Restaurant and Bar. Building constructed in 1900 as a warehouse for Thomas Fruit Co., then in early 20th century it became The Gateway Creamery delivering milk and dairy products to the citizens of the local community by horse and wagon. Current owners completely renovated the structure in 2003 and into 2004 to current Joplin, MO building and fire codes. Operations began in October, 2004 and current operations ceased in January of 2007 due to health considerations of the owners. The structure sits on approximately 1.2 acres in downtown Joplin, Missouri. There is approximately 5,800 square feet on 3 levels which total more than 17,400 square feet. There are five apartments on the upper level which, if rented, would bring in approximately $ 2,000 per month in rental income. There are four (4) efficiency apartments of approximately 400 sq. ft. with all bathrooms, showers and toilets plumbed. There is one (1) 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with full kitchen approximately 1,000 square ft. Each efficiency unit has its own heat and air (220). The 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment is connected to the main structure for heat and air.The restaurant is fully equipped with stoves, grills, fryers, ovens, refrigeration and everything else needed to become a *4 Star* restaurant for an aspiring chef or owner/operater. We were the premier destination restaurant for not only food, but also for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, high-school reunions, family reunions and any special event of noteworthiness.Some the more important highlights of this magnificent piece of property are as follows:THE RESTAURANTOccupancy: 240 indoors; 215 outdoor Patio - 455 total.Hoods last cleaned January 24, 2007.Sirius Radio and musical system, including speakers throughout first floor and outdoor patio.Raised stage for the performing arts including curtains.Documented sales of $ 1.9 Million in 27 months of continuous operations.Complete functional Micros point-of-sale (POS) computer system with 2 cash drawers, 4 terminals, 2 bar printers, 1 kitchen printer, 3 server printers and KOS kitchen monitor (keeps all orders on screen until service) - includes CPU and monitor - completely tracks sales, sales tax, cost of food , beer and liquor, and payroll.Walk-In cooler and freezer in basement with beer keg storage and direct delivery system to beer tower on the bar directly overhead on the first floor - caged lockable liquor storage room - lockable dry storage room - all located in the basement.Prep kitchen in the basement with large prep area and sinks.Completely furnished with bar stools, tables and chairs, dinnerware, silverware, glassware and barware - Patio furniture and fixtures included.Large 4 door cooler behind bar for bottled beer and spirits.Kitchen equipment includes 6 burner stove-top and oven, large convection oven and salamander, charbroil grill and flat grill, refrigerated prep tables, freezer, 2 fryers, large 2 door cooler and all cooking utensils, pans and pots.Floor mats and rack included.First floor totally Handicapped Accessible.Dishwasher and Dish pit area (Dishwasher is the only piece of leased equipment in the building).All banquet and serving items included.Grease trap installed through building into the east parking lot with accessible manhole covers.7 toilets in the women's bathroom - 5 urinals and 2 toilets in the men's bathroom.Wireless internet available throughout the premises.THE BUILDINGSprayed polyurethane foam roof installed November, 2005 and warranted through 2015.3 Phase Electrical, 220 power - Empire District Electric Co.State-of-the-art heating and cooling system.All three flloors sprinkler systems installed - back flow prevention and wastewater prevention, all tested and maintained - Missouri American Water Co.Natural gas - Missouri Gas Energy Co.Operating and tested Ansel System.24/7 Alarm - motion and sensor monitoring - Federal Protection Co.Complete surveillance camera system (8 cameras and DVR), indoors and outdoors.Freight Material Handling elevator - 3 floors.All windows on first flloor double pane and safety glass.5,000 square foot outdoor patio with stamped concrete pad..Parking: 42 single parking spaces on the property; 2 handicapped parking spaces on the property; 5 parking spaces Kentucky Street - 49 total parking spaces in downtown Joplin (unusual for any downtown area).Communal washer/dryer hookups on upper flloor.Over 2,000 square foot storage upstairs could easily be converted to an upstairs cigar or martini bar or even a motion picture or performing arts (comedy) attraction, or could be converted to additional living quarters. Our liquor license was for all three floors of the building although we only used it for the first floor.Antique brick from an adjacent building which was demolished during renovation was used to create the highlights of the front bar, the kitchen bar, the walls leading to the raised seating area and the outer wall of the front of the patio. Additional archetectural elements from the demolished building were used to enhance the Bocce Ball court (antique 8 x 8 inch beams) as well as the outdoor patio bar and the original doors from the horse barn of the Creamery.Only Bocce Ball court in Southwest Missouri on the patio - leagues formed in spring, summer and fall.The price listed is all-inclusive with the real estate and the furniture, fixtures and equipment - If you want to do something else with the building (it has multiple purposes) and you do not want the FF&E, Owners will negotiate a lower price and remove the FF&E. Owners would consider owner financing.Owners would also consider a qualified 1031 tax-free exchange, depending on the exchange and circumstances.If interested, email me through ebay email system or contact me directly at cwilliam@joplin.com or (417) 850-8678. All serious inquires or offers will be considered.UPDATE:The building is currently being leased on a month-to-month basis and the lessor is aware that the building is listed for sale.I have added photos from some recent special events that have been hosted.See the following pictures and descriptions for additional details. Place a Bid!