American Picker Reveals Rare Opportunity to Own Iowa Restaurant

The Faithful Pilot, a restaurant in Downtown Leclaire, Iowa, has been a staple in the town for over 30 years. This historic restaurant is located in an 1860s building, and has recently closed its doors, leaving a void in the community.

Mike Wolfe, from American Pickers, is especially broken up about the closing of one of the communities favorites spots, saying, "It's like a piece of our heart has been removed".

Mike recently took to social media with a video showing love for his home town of LeClaire and for the Faithful Pilot, where people could enjoy elevated dining experiences and now could be yours!

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Why LeClaire, Iowa?

Leclaire, Iowa is located on the Mississippi River, and the town is a popular destination for tourists on the Great River Road. With a population of 300,000 within 8 miles of the town, there is a large tourism trade and a lot going on in the area.

Leclaire has a lot of retail stores, and there are three hotels in the town that pull a lot of people off I-80. The rent for this space is reasonable, and the location is perfect.

This presents an incredible opportunity for entrepreneurs, chefs, and dreamers who want to open their own restaurant.

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About the Faithful Pilot

The main dining room of the Faithful Pilot, which also has a bar, is basically a turnkey operation. The kitchen is fully equipped, and downstairs there is a large space of approximately 2500 square feet, which includes a walk-in cooler and a bakery.

The original owners of the restaurant were from New York City, and they were amazed when they could buy a building so cheap in Leclaire. They opened the restaurant and lived upstairs with their three children.

This restaurant has always been a place of high energy and beauty, and it presents an incredible opportunity for anyone who wants to live in a small community and make a difference.

The Faithful Pilot is waiting for the right entrepreneur to come and take advantage of this incredible opportunity..

Text for more information is 309-236-2351

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