Michigan Restaurant and Storefront Awnings

When your business wants to enhance its appearance, create inviting outdoor spaces, and improve comfort for customers, partnering with a trusted awning company makes all the difference.

At Mid Michigan Awning & Upholstery, we design, build, and install durable, all-season awnings that elevate storefronts, restaurants, and commercial buildings. Every awning is custom-crafted to match your brand, meet functional needs, and withstand the changing weather in Michigan.

Why Awnings Add Value to Commercial Buildings

Every awning we build starts with a photograph, design concept, or on-site measurement and ends with a custom creation designed specifically for your space. Using high-grade aluminum and TIG welding, we create lightweight yet incredibly strong frames that never rust, even in harsh outdoor conditions.

We’re so confident in the quality of our frames that we back them with a lifetime warranty. Aluminum’s ability to bend, flex, and return to shape ensures long-term performance—even through Michigan’s wind, rain, sleet, snow, and occasional ice storms.

Storefront awning in Michigan
Restaurant awning in Michigan.

Designed to Last

Our team brings decades of expertise in commercial awning fabrication. Whether you want to attract more street traffic, create sheltered outdoor seating, or improve the look of your building, we offer tailored solutions that balance style, durability, and long-term performance.

With many fabrics, frame options, colors, and shapes available, your business can enjoy a fully customized awning designed precisely for your goals.

Awning for a Restaurant

Restaurants throughout Michigan benefit greatly from adding a professionally built awning for a restaurant. A well-designed one creates a welcoming entrance, protects guests from the weather, and expands usable seating space. It also helps set the tone for the dining experience—from casual and relaxed, to upscale and modern.

Outdoor dining remains one of the most appealing features for restaurants, and a high-quality awning maximizes that opportunity. We install outdoor dining awnings, retractable awnings, and stationary awnings that provide dependable shade, rain protection, and comfort for guests. Whether you want to cover a patio, deck, sidewalk seating area, or bar entrance, we design solutions that blend seamlessly with your building’s architecture.

Restaurant owners also appreciate the branding opportunities that awnings offer. Our team can integrate custom colors, patterns, and awnings with graphics such as your logo, tagline, or menu themes. This improves visibility from the street, reinforces your brand identity, and guides customers naturally toward your entrance.

Some popular options for Michigan restaurants include:

  • Retractable Awnings – Perfect for outdoor areas that need shade during the day and open views at night.
  • Stationary Awnings – A long-lasting, all-season option ideal for patios, decks, and entrance coverage.
  • Free-Standing Awnings – Great for broader outdoor dining areas or detached seating zones.
  • Door Canopies – Provide appealing and functional shelter at the main entry point.
  • Patio and Deck Awnings – Turn open spaces into comfortable and profitable dining areas.

When comfort, appearance, and customer experience matter, a restaurant awning becomes an essential part of your building.

Awning for a Storefront

A professional awning for a storefront enhances curb appeal and draws attention to your business. Storefront awnings help define the building’s style, improve visibility from the road, and create a more inviting environment for customers. They also offer shade and weather protection, allowing customers to browse window displays comfortably and enter without dealing with rain or snow.

We specialize in storefront awnings, entrance canopies, and architectural canopies that elevate the appearance of your business while serving practical purposes. Many storefronts use awnings to highlight their brand colors, add graphics or signage, and stand out among competing businesses.

Types of awnings commonly used for storefronts include:

  • Window Awnings – Reduce glare, protect window displays, and add character to the exterior.
  • Porch Awnings – Provide shelter and style for small outdoor entry areas.
  • Entrance Canopies – Make your business entrance more prominent and more comfortable to approach.
  • Architectural Canopies – Modern, structural designs ideal for professional buildings and retail spaces that want an updated look.
  • Awnings with Graphics – Customized with logos or lettering to act as both décor and branding.

Beyond visual appeal, storefront awnings help reduce energy costs by shading windows and doors, improving climate control inside your business. This makes them not only an aesthetic investment, but a practical one as well.

Quality That Lasts

Every project that leaves our shop reflects the craftsmanship and pride that have built our reputation over the past 40+ years. We use only premium materials, such as marine-grade canvas and vinyl backed by 8–10 year warranties, so your upholstery will look great and perform well for years to come.

While warranties can’t cover “acts of nature” like animal damage or extreme weather, our team is always ready to help with repairs and patching to extend the life of your covers or upholstery. From boats and farm equipment to home furnishings and commercial seating, we believe quality work brings quality results, and that’s what we deliver every time.

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MID MICHIGAN AWNING & UPHOLSTERY

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1313 Michigan Ave
Alma, MI 48801

989.463.8618

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