Hank’s Garage and Grill

What Hank’s Garage and Grill does

Hank's Garage and Grill is a single-location casual dining restaurant and bar operating from a converted auto body shop at 5801 Nieman Rd in downtown Shawnee, Kansas. The venue serves chef-driven sports-bar fare (burgers, hotdogs, Spam Fries, salads, mains, appetizers, and kids' items) priced from $3 sides to $42 wine bottles, alongside a from-scratch cocktail program, rotating draft beer, and a signature Hank American lager co-developed with local Alma Mader Brewing. The site is differentiated by its preserved vintage auto-shop aesthetic, a container bar, and an outdoor patio and yard area.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer restaurant with four revenue streams: dine-in service, online ordering and digital gift card sales through ToastTab, private event bookings across three venues (The Yard, The Container Bar, and West Patio) accommodating 10-100 guests, and ancillary merchandise. Marketing relies primarily on organic Instagram (@Hanksshawnee), an email signup, and earned media coverage in KC-area outlets including the Kansas City Business Journal, KC Star, Johnson County Post, The Pitch, and Startland News. The company was recognized in KC Business Journal's 2026 Capstone Awards.

Hank's is a privately held, founder-operator controlled business with 1-10 employees, no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, and no franchise or multi-unit footprint. Its technology stack is fully off-the-shelf — ToastTab, BentoBox, Instagram, and reCAPTCHA — with no proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or API products. The operating model is fundamentally that of an independent neighborhood bar with expanded event hosting, and all revenue is geographically concentrated within the Shawnee/Kansas City metro.

Name

Hank’s Garage and Grill

Legal name

Hank's Garage and Grill

Website

https://hanksshawnee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hank's Garage and Grill is a single-location casual restaurant and bar in a converted auto body shop in downtown Shawnee, Kansas, serving chef-driven bar fare, craft cocktails, and private events for local diners and groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA), Family-Style Restaurants (THAFACAC)

Keywords

• Casual dining restaurant
• Sports bar service
• Craft cocktail bar
• Private event venue
• Neighborhood bar grill

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenexa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Revenue from selling casual bar fare including burgers, hotdogs, appetizers, salads, mains, desserts, and kids' menu items. Draft beer, canned/bottled beer, cocktails, wine, shooters, and non-alcoholic beverages are sold on-site.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hank's Garage and Grill operates a single-location casual dining restaurant and bar in downtown Shawnee, Kansas, housed in a converted auto body shop. The establishment serves chef-driven bar fare (burgers, hotdogs, Spam Fries, salads, mains) alongside a from-scratch cocktail program, classic beers, and a signature Hank Lager brewed in collaboration with Alma Mader Brewing. It also rents three private event spaces — The Yard, The Container Bar, and West Patio — for group gatherings.

Product overview

Hank's Garage and Grill operates as a single-location casual dining restaurant and bar in Shawnee, KS. The establishment offers a unified dining and beverage experience centered around its core restaurant dining service featuring chef-driven bar fare (burgers, hotdogs, appetizers, salads, mains), complemented by a full from-scratch bar program with craft cocktails and rotating draft beers. Additional revenue streams include private event hosting across three distinct Venues (The Yard, The Container Bar, and West Patio), online ordering through Toast Tab, and gift card sales. All services are integrated through a BentoBox-powered website and social media presence on Instagram.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Dining Casual, chef-driven bar fare served in a unique space converted from a former auto body shop, featuring creative sports bar fare including best-selling burgers and Spam Fries. Aimed at walk-in diners and bar-goers.
• Full Bar Program From-scratch bar program featuring classic beers, craft cocktails, draft beer selections including Hank Lager, Alma Mader rotating lagers and IPAs, and seasonal cocktail offerings. Aimed at on-site diners and bar patrons.
• Private Events - The Yard Outdoor patio space accommodating 20-100 people with limited seating and bar rail, ideal for social gatherings with access to full liquor, beer, and food menus. Aimed at private event hosts.
• Private Events - The Container Bar Private bar space within a container holding 15-20 seated guests, with two 65-inch TVs, heaters, and fans, overlooking The Yard with option to expand to the uncovered patio. Aimed at private event hosts.
• Private Events - West Patio Private patio space holding 10-15 people with a 65-inch TV, heater, fan, and sliding window to bartender, overlooking downtown Shawnee. Aimed at private event hosts.
• Online Ordering Digital ordering platform enabling customers to place orders for pickup through Toast Tab. Aimed at off-premise customers seeking Hank's food and drinks at home.
• Gift Cards Electronic gift card options available for purchase through Toast Tab, redeemable at Hank's Garage and Grill for food, drinks, and merchandise. Aimed at gift purchasers and regular patrons.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Alma Mader BrewingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Alma Mader Brewing collaborates with Hank's Garage and Grill to produce the signature Hank American lager. This partnership is described as a 'tribute-turned-brew child of these beer-drinking serial entrepreneurs,' indicating a co-developed product exclusive to Hank's.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Peanut: KC-based multi-location sports bar and grill offering casual food, beer, and a neighborhood atmosphere. Directly comparable to Hank's as a local sports bar concept serving chef-driven bar fare alongside a full bar program in the Kansas City metro.
• McCoy's Public House: Neighborhood sports bar and grill in Kansas City featuring casual American fare, craft beer, and sports viewing. Closely mirrors Hank's neighborhood-bar positioning with a similar mix of bar fare, beer, and event-friendly spaces.
• Gram & Dun: KC Plaza-area restaurant and bar serving elevated casual fare, craft cocktails, and beer in a social setting. Comparable to Hank's through its craft cocktail program and chef-driven bar fare in a distinctive venue.
• Quaff Bar & Grill: Kansas City craft beer bar and grill featuring an extensive draft list alongside burgers and casual fare. Directly comparable to Hank's on the craft-beer-plus-sports-bar-fare axis with neighborhood bar positioning.
• Char Bar: Kansas City bar and grill known for smoked meats, craft beer selection, and outdoor/patio seating. Comparable to Hank's as a craft-beer-forward neighborhood venue combining creative bar fare with outdoor event space.
• Bier Station: Kansas City craft beer bar offering rotating taps and casual food. Comparable to Hank's via its emphasis on craft beer (including local brewery partnerships) and bar-food menu in a distinct KC neighborhood setting.

Broad incumbents

• Yard House: Upscale national sports-bar chain known for extensive draft beer selection and elevated bar fare. Comparable to Hank's as a craft-beer-forward sports bar at greater scale, including its from-scratch cocktail and chef-driven positioning.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: National sports bar chain offering wings, beer, and sports viewing across hundreds of U.S. locations. Comparable to Hank's as a broad-incumbent sports-bar competitor with far greater scale and brand recognition in the same category.
• Twin Peaks: National sports-bar chain featuring casual American fare, beer, cocktails, and sports viewing. Comparable to Hank's as a scaled incumbent in the sports-bar-and-grill segment, competing for similar occasions and customer occasions.

Others

• Martin City Brewing Company: Kansas City-based craft brewery with taproom and food service. Comparable to Hank's as a fellow KC craft beverage hospitality operator; relevant given Hank's brewery partnership with Alma Mader Brewing and shared craft-beer customer overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hanksshawnee

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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