Investments Blog
19 area businesses receive grants through Restaurants Care Resilience Fund
More than a dozen local restaurant operators were included in the latest round of grant funding through the nonprofit California Restaurant Foundation.
Owners of Gemini Bottle Co., Subject to Change Wine Co. team up on new restaurant in Mission
The tiny spot will join a foodie lineup at a new building on 18th Street.
Velma’s returning to Trussville
A popular bar in Trussville for decades will have a comeback next year.
Buddy’s Burger has big plans for Austin area
If the plan for 20 stores across the city materializes it would put Buddy's Burger in close ranks with the current footprint of Austin-based P. Terry's Burger Stands, which many consider Austin's answer to McDonald's and In-and-Out. The owner explains the expansion strategy and real estate needs in this article.
Vote in Oregon Beer Showdown 2022 (Finals): ‘The Bitter End’ begins
After 62 other Oregon breweries were eliminated over the past few weeks, it's time to pick your favorite from two popular Bend beer makers.
Cleveland restaurants stressed by rising food costs, lack of staff, report says
Inflation comes amid staffing struggles for many restaurants.
Long-time Minnesota State Fair CEO Jerry Hammer to retire
Minnesota State Fair CEO Jerry Hammer, who's held the position for 26 years, will retire next spring, the organization announced on Monday.
Hammer is the longest-serving top executive of the 169-year-old Great Minnesota Get-Together, which is one of the largest and best-attended such event in the world, according to a news release announcing Hammer's retirement. During Hammer's tenure as CEO, the State Fair has grown significantly in attendance, programing and revenue with an annual economic impact…
Papa Johns names new chief people and diversity officer
The new executive will succeed Marvin Boakye, who left the pizza delivery giant in October to join Cummins Inc.
Survey: Costs are crushing Ohio restaurant profits
A restaurant that did $900,000 in annual sales in 2019 needs to best that by 12.3% before taxes in 2022 just to break even.
Massive sports bar to open next month near Capital One Arena
The venue is going into the former Circa space on Seventh Street NW.