Investments Blog
Sale of Royal Golf Club canceled; 3M Open leader to become sole owner
The Royal Golf Club in Lake Elmo is no longer for sale.
Han Dynasty owner to launch new fast-casual restaurant Chicky Han in Philadelphia
Han Chiang is targeting Rittenhouse, Northern Liberties or University City for Chicky Han's first location.
5 things to know, including 2 new additions to the local fitness scene
Welcome to Tuesday, loyal readers. Here are the headlines you missed while holding out hope for the Sacramento Kings last night.
Let's start with fitness
I have two new additions to report on the local fitness scene.
In 2021, I told you that San Diego-based Chuze Fitness was pursuing a location in Florin Towne Centre in the Florin area of Sacramento County. Update: That gym, at 6061 Florin Road, is now open, according to the chain's website. Chuze Fitness also has a local site in Citrus Heights.…
New bakery will continue a legacy in Old North Dayton
A bakery coming into the Dayton region is continuing a legacy that spans over a century. The new option will create more jobs in the city.
Portland founder snags $19M for cat-focused pet brand Smalls
Portland entrepreneur Matt Michaelson started the direct-to-consumer brand Smalls to focus on cat pet owners. Now he has a fresh $19 million from investors.
Zetti’s reopens pizzeria, shares lessons learned after tax seizure
The owner of Zetti's Pizza & Pasta advises other small businesses: Know your strengths and be willing to spend for the ones you’re missing.
Long-awaited Matty’s Old Fashioned burger joint nearing debut in Oakland
A permanent burger spot from BBQ master Matt Horn has an opening in sight two years after the first pop-up.
Operator of five area Mr. Pickle’s stores files for bankruptcy reorganization
The franchisee who filed for reorganization had expanded locally by buying other Mr. Pickle's shops.
5 new Snarf’s Sandwiches locations coming to the Denver metro
The chain founded in 1996 is planning outposts in Denver's suburbs and beyond.
World Traveler Coffee Roasters appears to be joining The Marketplace at Granite Bay
It would join other planned tenants such as Mimosa House and Green Grill in a redeveloped Granite Bay center.