1250 marlette road, gaylord, MI 49735

Gobblers a Northern Michigan restaurant since 1986 has over $1 MILLION IN REVENUE without an alcohol/liquor license. It is known for its turkey dinners and expanded menu. Profitable with upward SDE trends it qualifies for SBA financing. Located at Exit 270 Waters on I-75 it boasts 300+ feet of frontage a daily traffic count of 21 112 and a lighted billboard. The 4 000 sq. ft. updated building features 2 dining rooms a full kitchen restrooms payment counters for dine-in and drive-through. The 2.93-acre site includes parking for 45 vehicles a storage shed and a pole barn for overflow parking. With high visibility and modern amenities it's a strong business opportunity. Gobblers was named best American restaurant in Otsego County by Google Reviews. See Supplement for more Full Public Remarks: Gobblers is a Northern Michigan institution that has been in business since 1986. While well known for their Turkey dinners they have expanded their menu with other offerings. This stable successful business shows an upward trend for the SDE and would qualify for SBA financing. This Gobblers location has over 300' of I-75 frontage at Exit 270 Waters with an average daily traffic count of 22 112. Exit 270 has user friendly on/off ramps that allow for easy access to Gobblers. There is also a lighted 10 x 20 billboard 20' tall on the property that is highly visible to both North and South traffic on I-75. This 4 000 square foot restaurant sits on a 2.93 acre site with ample paved parking for approximately 45 vehicles. The building was built in 1995 and recently updated to create a warm comfortable dining ambience. The facility has 2 dining rooms full kitchen and clean restrooms. There is an entryway payment counter for quick payment and another payment counter to accommodate the drive through window carryout customers. There are 2 other structures on the site. A storage shed along with a 36' x 56' Pole Barn adjacent to the restaurant. This area allows for overflow parking and convenience for those trailering boats and campers. This is a long established successful business. Gobbler's focus on turkey based meals make it a unique option with minimal competition from other full service restaurants. There are many growth options such as developing a company website adding new services like breakfast and commercial catering. Also opening new locations to expand the market by franchising the current business model. The location offers high traffic and the landscaping makes for great curb appeal. This along with a modern comfortable dining area make for a great business opportunity. Gobblers was named Best American Restaurant in Otsego County by Google Recent Reviews.

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