Rathskeller 2026 and beyond

Revenue Enhancing Initiatives

Incorporate PA Legal Skill Gaming Machines Into Floor Plan

Neighborhood changes with remodel of former Miller Brothers and continued redevelopment of area

Open bar every day at 11:00 for lunch

During summer season, open curbside grill under Sundowner

Make concerted effort to inform several businesses in area about value added services

           Office Building at 24^th and State,

Future Police/Fire/Saftey Building at Miller Bros.

Hallman Chevrolet,

Firestone,

Sherwin Williams

Red Roof Inn

Stores In Erie Center Mall

Stores In PLCB Plaza

Emergycare

Sarah Reed

LECOM at Lutheran Square

Office Building For St Vincent Health Center At 23rd And Sassafras

           Develop delivery strategies

           Develop Door Dash connections

           Explore daily food specials   

Modify kitchen - add chicken wings

Rely less on disposable utensils, plates and plastic glasses

Modify storage for extra tables and chairs in order to install stand up freezer near kitchen

Open the bar on Sundays – all year round – revisit NFL Ticket package from YouTube

Part 2 – Campus changes

Modify area behind Bar Building to Accommodate The Sundowner which would free up parking and reduce annual set up and take down

Prospective Buyouts

Option 1 - Buyer purchases the liquor license at $115,000.00 as listed

Buyer transports the license to another location

Option 2 - Buyer agrees to a hybrid purchase. 

Breakdown is $115,000.00 for liquor license

Buyer enters into lease agreements for the tavern building at $1,100.00 per month.  The Monthly rent payment would grant the buyer use of the basement and first floor of the tavern building.  This would include the kitchen.

Assets that are in the tavern presently would remain the property of the landlord

Included but not limited to:

Coolers

Freezers

Ice Machine

Refrigerators

Cabinets

TV's

Bar

Tables

Chairs

Kitchen Equipment

Wall Hangings
Alarm System

Ceiling Fans

Other Costs To Be Used In Rent Calculation

               Building Insurance

               Repairs

               Supplies

               Real Estate Taxes

               Water Bill

               Cable / Internet / Phone Bill

               Sundowner         

               Sundowner Labor             

               Use of campus parking areas during operating hours (wear and tear)

The lease agreement would provide further language on maintenance of these assets by Landlord and Tennant

If a extension of premises is needed after 7/31/25 The Tennant would have primary responsibility for funding and up keep plus a separate another Leese agreement to cover the extended premises in the 2310 parking lot (amount to be determined)