Two Michigan Coffee Powerhouses Merge in Bold Move
Get ready to sip on this: Michigan’s coffee scene just got a whole lot more intertwined. Schuil Coffee Company, based in Grand Rapids, has acquired Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co., the Glen Arbor staple since 1993. The deal unites two icons of specialty coffee, blending their shared heritage with a fresh vision for growth. While financial terms remain private, the move signals a rare alignment in a fragmented industry. Schuil’s owner, Tim Volkema, called it “uncommon” to find a partner with such geographic and cultural overlap. That’s why, despite industry headwinds, the deal made sense. Leelanau’s roots run deep in Northern…