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Beloved Bar & Grill Suddenly Closes After 33 Years of Service in Michigan
Local restaurant closures have sadly become a very common thing, but it shouldn't be a surprise, because keeping a local business of any kind going can be challenging. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, as of 2023, there were more than 33 million small businesses in the United States. That's a lot of competition. They add that small businesses employ 61.7 million Americans, totaling 46.4 percent of private sector employees.
From 1995 to 2021, small businesses resulted in 17.3 million net new jobs and accounted for 62.7 percent of net jobs created since 1995, the Office of Advocacy adds, so they're a big part of the American economy. That's one reason why supporting small businesses with events such as Small Business Saturday helps the community: Those businesses employ a lot of people.
Now, one longtime bar and grill has closed its doors after more than three decades of service.
Red Hawk Bar and Grill was serving its local community since 1992 up until the restaurant announced that it would be closing its doors. The restaurant was located in Ann Arbor, MI, which is about 45 miles from Detroit.
The restaurant shared the sad news in a post on social media. "After much consideration, we have come to the difficult decision to close our doors after 33 years of business," the post stated.
They added that the reason they're closing is due to the pandemic and the rising cost of food making it "increasingly difficult" to keep operating. "The past few years have tested us in all the ways we never anticipated," the posted added, "and while we've fought to overcome these challenges, the financial strain has become insurmountable."
The post also thanked the staff and gave "gratitude" to those who have come to the bar and shared some food or beverages to support the establishment.
"Whether you've dined with us once or returned often, your patronage has meant the world to use. We will cherish the memories we've created together and are forever grateful for your loyalty," the post stated. "Thank you for being part of our journey."Beloved Bar & Grill Suddenly Closes After 33 Years of Service in Michigan first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 12, 2025
