Lua Brewing

4.7★★★★★(1358 reviews)

1525 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday - Thursday3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday - Saturday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Address
City: Des Moines
Neighborhood: Sherman Hill
State: Iowa
Postal Code: 50309
Country: United States

Business facts

Estimated annual revenue~$2.9M
Estimated employees~18
Annual payroll (2021)~$638.3K
Based on reported payroll data

Area statistics (50309)

Population9,307
Median household income$58,041
Source: US Census ACS

About

Lua Brewing is located in Des Moines, Iowa. This business is working in the following industry: Brewpub.

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Credit Cards
Debit Card, NFC, Yes
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Dining Options
Delivery, Take-out, Table Service
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Diversity Management
Woman Led
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Dress Code
Casual
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Drinks
Yes
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Good For Kids
Yes
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LGBTQ Friendly
Yes
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Menus
Dessert
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Music
Live Music
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Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Parking
Parking Lot, Private Lot
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Price
$$
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Reservations
Yes
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Restroom
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking, Restroom, Seating, Yes
Categories: Brewpub.
ISIC Codes: 5630.

Market analysis

Earning above its category median in a growing category (Brewpub).

EstimateCategory trend: 2024, +4.1%

Revenue trend (modeled)

~$2.1M2019
~$1.8M2020
~$2.3M2021
~$2.6M2022
~$2.8M2023
~$2.9M2024
Modeled from official industry statistics+6.5%/yr since 201980% confidence band: ±42%

Property

Lot size0.48 acres
CountyPolk
Parcel ownerCHESTNUT INVESTMENTS LLC
ObservedPublic assessor / cadastre record

Federal support (SBA)

PPP loan (2020)$141.8K · 18 jobs reported · implies ~$680.4K annual payroll · $142.8K forgiven
Second PPP loan (2021)$186.2K · 12 jobs reported · $187.2K forgiven
Receiving a second draw required certifying a ≥25% revenue drop in a 2020 quarter.
ObservedSource: US SBA public records

Category context

BusinessesTotal revenueMeanMedianMedian ratingvs median
Brewpub in Iowa44~$69.0M~$1.6M~$766.7K4.5★3.8×
Category revenue trend2024: +4.1%2023: +7.6%2022: +14.8%2021: +22.3%Modeled from business-level estimates
Chain pressure6 chains expanding in this category, led by Mudder's, Draft Day, Basix (+22 locations since 2016)

Revenue trajectory vs benchmarks (indexed, 2019 = 100)

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Immediate area (1 km)

BusinessesTotal revenueMeanMedianJobsEstimated wage billvs median
1 km area (all businesses)1,231~$2.3B~$1.9M~$938.6K8,793~$1.4B3.1×
Accommodation and food service activities25~$26.6M~$1.1M266

1 km area (all businesses): median from the 1,051 of 1,231 businesses with estimates

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Area conditions (50309)

Population9,307 ±854
Median household income$58,041 ±$8,583
Median home value$309,300
Bachelor's degree or higher0.7%
Unemployment rate0.0%
Source: US Census ACS
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