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Five things you need to know today, and a holiday diner miracle
Good morning, Boston. Today is the shortest day of the year, and here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your first day of winter.
Developer pursues downtown office tower
Greg Ryan reports that a developer is pushing forward with a proposal to build a 23-story office building at the corner of Bromfield and Washington streets — a project that would replace four commercial buildings now at the intersection, including the Jewelers Exchange building.
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After $863M deal from Keurig Dr Pepper, unicorn plans new HQ in Texas
An energy-drink company that just landed $863M from Keurig Dr Pepper is hiring as it starts work on a gleaming new headquarters in Austin, Texas. A deal with Burlington's Keurig Dr Pepper came about with help from Polar Beverages' Ralph Crowley.
Howard Schultz’s last run with the company he built
Howard Schultz is nearing the end of his final run as CEO of Starbucks. He said he's fixed on reinventing the role of the public company in America.
Richmond’s Secret Sandwich Society eyes expansion to other markets
A downtown Richmond mainstay survived Covid and is now looking to expand to the west and south.
Owner David Bailey envisions Secret Sandwich Society locations in North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The goal is 10 locations within the next five years.
“We are looking at Morgantown, West Virginia; Charleston, West Virginia; Roanoke, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Greensboro, North Carolina.” Bailey said. “These are locations that don’t have to be huge but have the right feel.…
Middleby acquires beverage dispenser maker known for coffee on tap
Marco Beverage Systems makes Pour’d cold coffee on tap and other coffee-dispensing systems.
Restaurateur John Cook, who opened Scott’s Seafood in Historic Folsom, dies at 64
Even with decades of restaurant experience, John Cook faced new challenges while opening Scott's Seafood Roundhouse in Folsom.
House Of Mules nears opening in Folsom Creek retail center
A new restaurant and bar specializing in Moscow mule cocktails is nearing an opening in the Folsom Creek retail center.
El Septimo to open cigar lounge on Hollywood Boulevard next month
Called El Septimo of Hollywood, the brand's second cigar lounge will open its doors to the public on Jan. 21.
Intel, Dutch Bros and jobs: The PBJ’s top-read stories in 2022
Intel's layoffs brought more readers to the Business Journal website than any other this year.
The M Room restaurant opens with dishes inspired by whisky
The eatery is located next to the Japanese steakhouse Roka Akor, whose owners also own The M Room.