Rusted Spoke Brewing Co. | Mackinaw City Mi.

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RUSTED SPOKE BREWING CO. Mackinaw City, Michigan Turnkey Brewery • Restaurant • Liquor Licenses • Hospitality Opportunity A rare opportunity to acquire an established brewery and restaurant in the heart of Mackinaw City — the gateway to Mackinac Island and one of Northern Michigan's most heavily traveled tourism destinations. Rusted Spoke Brewing Co. is a popular destination serving both local patrons and the significant seasonal visitor traffic traveling through Mackinaw City and the Straits of Mackinac region.

Ideally positioned just minutes from the Mackinac Island ferry docks, the property benefits from excellent visibility, a high-profile tourism location, and an established reputation for craft beer, great food, and Northern Michigan hospitality. The operation features a spacious taproom, full-service commercial kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining areas, established brewery operation, and strong brand identity, creating an attractive turnkey opportunity for an experienced operator, hospitality group, brewery concept, or investor. Valuable Liquor Licenses Included The sale includes significant licensing assets that provide flexibility for both on-premises and off-premises alcohol sales: Retail - Off Premises: Specialty Designated Merchant Retail - On Premises: Brew Pub Retail - On Premises: Class C (Resort) Additional Hospitality Income Potential Adding another dimension to the investment are 8 hotel rooms located on-site, representing an opportunity for redevelopment, renovation, or revitalization. With Mackinaw City serving as one of Northern Michigan's busiest lodging and tourism markets, activation of these rooms could provide an additional revenue stream while transforming the property into a more complete brewery, restaurant and lodging destination. Gateway to Mackinac Island The location is further strengthened by its proximity to internationally recognized Mackinac Island, one of Michigan's premier tourism destinations. Mackinac Island was recognized as the #1 Best Summer Travel Destination in USA TODAY's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for three consecutive years — 2023, 2024 and 2025 — further reinforcing the extraordinary tourism draw of the Mackinac Straits region. Turnkey Northern Michigan Investment Opportunity Rusted Spoke Brewing Co. offers the opportunity to acquire much more than a restaurant. The combination of an established brewery, restaurant operation, valuable liquor licenses, outdoor and indoor dining, eight potential hotel rooms, strong brand identity, and premier Mackinaw City location creates multiple avenues for continued growth and additional revenue. An exceptional opportunity to own and operate a distinctive hospitality business at the gateway to Mackinac Island — one of Michigan's most iconic and sought-after destinations.

 


Mackinac Island - Heavy Tourism - Mackinaw City and the Straits of Mackinac region - 



Established Business | Multiple Revenue Streams
High-Visibility Tourism Market | Minutes to Mackinac Island Ferries
Established craft brewery and taproom
Full-service restaurant and commercial kitchen
8 on-site hotel rooms offering significant redevelopment and additional income potential
Prime location - just minutes from the Mackinac Island ferry docks
4.5 million annual vehicle crossings of Mackinac Bridge   / 12,230 per day