The Bagel Shop to Host Grand Opening This Saturday
These popular scratch-made bagels are coming home to SoMa.
View ArticleNew Heights Restaurant George's Sets Opening Date
On Friday, workers were putting the finishing touches on a multi-million dollar renovation and redesign of the property.
View ArticleDraft & Table, Big Bad Breakfast Set to Open This Fall
Your Whispers staff has updates on several central Arkansas restaurants.
View ArticleTyson Foods Reports Q3 Loss, Will Close Plant in North Little Rock, 3 Others
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale reports a loss of $417 million in its fiscal third quarter.
View ArticleWestrock Coffee Reports $26.8M Q2 Loss
Westrock Coffee Co. of Little Rock reports a $26.8 million net loss and closes a $118.8 million equity raise.
View ArticleConsumer Inflation Eases in July
Inflation in the United States edged up in July after 12 straight months of declines. But excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called core inflation matched the smallest monthly rise in nearly...
View ArticleBurnout: Ways to Create Healthy Boundaries (Sabrina Starling On Small Business)
Removing ourselves from our businesses allows us to make more effective decisions, be creative and innovate.
View ArticleUS Sues Slim Chickens Franchisee Over Sexual Harassment
The franchisee, which has 13 locations in central Arkansas, is accused of failing to take action against a manager who behaved inappropriately.
View ArticleNoodles & Co. Plans Expansion to Arkansas
The company said a new franchisee is opening four of the fast-casual restaurants across Rogers, Bentonville and Fayetteville.
View ArticleWright’s Barbecue Plans to Open Little Rock Location by End of August
The restaurant, the fourth in Wright’s mini-chain of barbecue restaurants, is at 1311 Rebsamen Park Road in the Riverdale area.
View ArticleState Jobless Rate Holds at 2.6% in July
The greatest annual growth occurred in leisure and hospitality, private education and health services.
View ArticleSummer Spending at Bars & Restaurants Surges as Americans Shrug off Inflation
Sales in the sector jumped 11.8% in July and 9.5% in June from a year ago, according to the Commerce Department.
View ArticleHopeful Signs of an Economic 'Soft Landing' Emerge as Fed Meets in Jackson Hole
Supply chains have normalized for some retailers, reducing pricing pressures. Hotel occupancy rates have come off the boil of the pandemic years; room rates have eased in response.
View ArticleFewer Americans Apply for Jobless Benefits as Labor Market Keeps Humming Along
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits fell last week by 10,000, to 230,000 the week ending August 19, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
View ArticleNew Restaurant La Chingada Planned for River Market
The restaurant will occupy a 5,500-SF space at 313 President Clinton Ave. previously leased by The Library Kitchen & Lounge.
View ArticleOzark Mountain Bagel to Open Fourth Location at Renovated Bentonville Space
A $1.5 million project gave the building a fresh exterior design, remodeled interior and reconstructed parking lot.
View ArticleFounders of Big Red Buy Fayetteville Home (NWA Real Deals)
David and Doug Hendrix of Bryant bought a 6,340-SF home in Fayetteville for $2.95 million.
View ArticleMajesty Awaits: Search for Successor to Majestic Hotel Wears On
Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the catastrophic fire that destroyed the landmark Majestic Hotel, Hot Springs city officials are under pressure to find someone to build something on the now-vacant...
View ArticleRestaurant Employment Surges in Arkansas
Employment in the restaurant industry in Arkansas has finally exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
View ArticleArkansas Business Announces 2023 CFO of the Year Finalists
An awards ceremony will be held Nov. 2 at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock
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