Backroads is the home to Michigan’s largest dance floor! With 5,000 square feet to kick your heels, there’s room for everyone. This establishment can be rented out for large events, has hosted numerous concerts, dance classes and many community functions. There are two full bars, a kitchen, ample parking with property that could be used to expand or promote outdoor events and activities. Ideally located to draw from Kalamazoo, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek and Northern Indiana. This opportunity is ready for someone savvy in marketing and with a passion for entertainment.
Class C liquor license, FF&E and all inventory are included. Upgraded sprinkler system – this facility has a large dance floor, pool tables, stage, offices, conference and large meeting rooms.
ABA-18085245-90
Marshall MI, Southwest Michigan
Bar, Entertainment Venue
$1,199,000 (Reduced)
1996
24,000 Square feet with room to expand
over 10 acres zoned highway service
There is great opportunity for growth, with a revitalized marketing and booking quality events, the ability to draw crowds from many populated areas in Michigan and Indiana exists, creating revenue opportunities with cover charges, food & beverage and more. This property has endless potential.
Although there are many bars and restaurants throughout the area this venue really is in a class by itself to be a destination entertainment center with dancing.
Seller wants to retire and is looking for a qualified buyer that will take pride in building and maintaining the property as a destination and local entertainment venue.
E. Brad Scoffin – Main Street Market Maker a division of Advanced Business Advisors, LLC
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A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dr. Mark Hagar brings decades of hands-on experience in small business ownership, acquisitions, and turnarounds to his role as a business broker. Over his distinguished career, he has acquired and operated more than 20 companies and engineered over 50 successful turnarounds, giving him a uniquely practical understanding of what makes businesses succeed, and sell. His portfolio spans manufacturing, distribution, and service firms in industries including printing, education, military contracting, aerospace, and orthopedics. This diverse background enables him to identify value, anticipate buyer needs, and structure complex deals with confidence and precision.
Mark holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Cranfield University’s School of Management in Bedford, England—one of Europe’s leading business schools. His research on small business resilience and operational excellence has been recognized by the Small Business Institute (SBI), the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), and the International Council for Small Business (ICSB).
In addition to his business career, Dr. Hagar has served as a member of faculty at several institutions of higher education, including Holy Cross College (Notre Dame), Trine University, and the University of Saint Francis. He also hosted Your Business Matters, a small business–focused radio show and podcast for more than a decade and is the author of Small Fortunes – the Acquisition Entrepreneur’s Guide to Buying a Profitable Small Business.
A passionate advocate for entrepreneurs, Mark previously chaired the Indiana Leadership Council for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), representing small business owners before state and federal legislators. He currently serves as President of the Allen County, Indiana Economic Development
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As a broker, Mark specializes in industrial, manufacturing, and distribution firms, with particular expertise in special situations, distressed assets, and complex transitions where experience, creativity and discretion are central to success.