Over the last decade, the craft brewing industry has exploded in popularity. Small micro-breweries and brewpubs have cropped up across Michigan and the United States—many obtaining regional and national popularity.
However, breaking into the brewing industry and keeping up with the competition isn’t an easy task. High start-up costs, long licensing waiting-periods, and extensive regulatory restrictions place economic limitations on entrepreneurial brewers looking to get their foot in the door. Brewers that achieve increased popularity may not be able to meet increased demand due to the capacity limits of their facilities, their licensed brewing volumes, or restrictions on their ability to engage in off-premises distribution.
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