10235 W Front St

10235 W Front St, Empire, MI 49630

  • For Sale $2,995,000
  • Property Type Other
  • Additional Rent Contact for pricing
  • Year Built 1946
  • Date Updated Dec 4, 2024
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.
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Highlights

  • Friendly - On the SE corner of Front & Lake streets in Empire. The Village Inn, just north on M22 of the M72 intersection.
  • Exterior Description: Wood Siding
  • Heating - Fuel Type: Gas
  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • Road Type: City / Town Street
  • Roof: Metal Roof
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Water: Well
  • Roof: Wood Shingles / Shakes
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Garage Description: Curb Parking.
  • Exterior Description: Concrete Block

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Location

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    43/100 Car-Dependent
  • Bike Score ®

    56/100 Bikeable
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  • City Empire, MI
  • Zip Code 49630

Points of Interest

  • BP

    0.24 miles

  • Empire Bluff Trail

    0.83 miles

  • Treat Farm Trail

    1.27 miles

  • Bar Lake Road Trailhead

    1.40 miles

  • Stop 11: North Bar Lake Overlook (Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive)

    2.94 miles

  • Shauger Hill Trail

    3.12 miles

  • Stop 10: Sleeping Bear Dune Overlook (Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive)

    3.16 miles

  • Stop 9: Lake Michigan Overview (Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive)

    3.19 miles

  • Stop 8: Changes Over Time (Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive)

    3.56 miles

  • Stop 1: Covered Bridge (Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive)

    3.62 miles

  • Stop 6: Leaving the Sand Dunes (Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive)

    3.97 miles

  • Annex Empire Lakeshore Inn

    0.21 miles

  • New Empire Lakeshore Inn

    0.28 miles

  • M22 Inn

    6.92 miles

  • The Sylvan Inn

    6.95 miles

  • Bearberry House

    6.95 miles

  • Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast

    7.01 miles

  • LeBear Luxury Resort

    7.24 miles

  • Stony Brook Lodge

    8.45 miles

  • The Inn

    8.66 miles

  • Joe’s Friendly Tavern

    0.01 miles

  • Shipwreck Cafe

    0.26 miles

  • La Becasse

    6.46 miles

  • Laker Shakes Burdickville Market

    6.52 miles

  • Cherry Republic

    6.95 miles

  • Boonedocks

    6.96 miles

  • Riverfront Pizza & Deli

    7.13 miles

  • Blu

    7.23 miles

  • Foothills Cafe

    7.90 miles

  • Cafe Manitou

    8.70 miles

  • Glen Lake Community Schools

    7.57 miles

  • Leelanau School

    8.29 miles

  • Almira School

    9.77 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does 10235 W Front St cost?

The space currently listed for sale at 10235 W Front St asks for $2,995,000.

What is the total square footage of 10235 W Front St?

10235 W Front St totals 8,247 square feet.

When was this property built?

10235 W Front St was built in 1946.

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