Restaurants & Food Archive

Lindsey & Associates' 'Home' Real Estate Magazine Gets Makeover

by Kate Knable 5/13/2013 12:00 am

Lindsey & Associates of Fayetteville hired Fayetteville marketing agency WhyteSpyder to revamp its quarterly listings magazine, Home, and to add a digital edition in an effort to further establish itself in the northwest Arkansas real estate market.

Crowdfunding Eases Cash Crunch for Arkansas Startups

by Jan Cottingham 5/6/2013 12:00 am

A profound shift in how capital is raised means anyone can become a venture capitalist and anyone can solicit funds to support startup dreams.

Incoming CEO George Makris Jr. Plans to Tap Simmons First's Big, New Markets

by Gwen Moritz 5/6/2013 12:00 am

George Makris Jr., who has spent his career in his family's Anheuser-Busch beer distributorship, is now CEO-elect of Simmons First National Corp. of Pine Bluff.

LR Startups Stone's Throw Brewing, Treatsie Attract Funding

by Jan Cottingham 5/6/2013 12:00 am

Kickstarter, based in New York City, is a crowdfunding platform that allows individuals to seek donations for their projects in exchange for rewards. Among those projects are two based in Little Rock: Stone's Throw Brewing and Treatsie.

Zaxby's, Shell Star in Seven Digit Deals

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/6/2013 12:00 am

A pair of Zaxby's projects in Pulaski County and a Shell convenience store in west Little Rock attract million-dollar price tags.

Chef Andre Poirot Ducks Out of Former Peabody

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/6/2013 12:00 am

With last week's conversion of the Peabody Hotel to the Marriott, some hotel staffers are switching places.

Taziki's to Open in Bentonville

by Kate Knable 5/6/2013 12:00 am

Little Rock's Keet family is pulling together its plans for expanding the Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe restaurant concept in Arkansas.

No Plans for Second Cheddar's LR Location

by Kate Knable 5/6/2013 12:00 am

If you noticed that Lone Star Steakhouse at 10901 Rodney Parham Road in Little Rock closed last month, you may also have spotted fliers at the empty restaurant advertising that Cheddar's Casual Cafe is hiring.

Here's How Bill Fontes is Leading the Rebranding of The Peabody to The Marriott

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/6/2013 12:00 am

Bill Fontes took on the role of general manager of The Peabody Little Rock on Feb. 28, when BG Excelsior Ltd., an affiliate of Peabody Hotel Group of Memphis, sold the hotel to Fairwood Capital LLC of Memphis. The Peabody was reflagged as a Marriott last week.

Get Tickets to See Dale Dawson at Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Event

by Arkansas Business Staff 4/29/2013 11:31 am

Dale Dawson, an investment banker and entrepreneur who founded Bridge2Rwanda, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 luncheon June 14 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Little Rock.

Leo's Greek Castle in Hillcrest Under New Ownership

by Arkansas Business Staff 4/29/2013 12:00 am

Frank Cox III and Thomas Alford III bought the gyro joint a few weeks ago from Hector Parodi. Parodi had run the restaurant for almost 20 years.

Good News for Affiliated Foods Creditors as Claims Shrink

by Arkansas Business Staff 4/29/2013 12:00 am

The total amount financial experts helped recover for creditors of the defunct Affiliated Foods Southwest Inc. of Little Rock now stands at about $3.6 million.

Arkansas Still Ranks Low in Commuting Time

by Arkansas Business Staff 4/29/2013 12:00 am

Arkansas workers don't spend as much time getting to and from work as do most other states.

Taco Kidd Offers Mexican Fare to Jonesboro Diners

by Liz Fox 4/29/2013 12:00 am

Taco Kidd has opened its doors in northeast Arkansas to provide Mexican fare to the residents of Jonesboro.

Sonic Combo Purchase Totals Nearly $6M (Real Deals)

by George Waldon 4/29/2013 12:00 am

The sale of nine Sonic Restaurants in Pulaski County combined for a $5.94 million transaction. D.L. Rogers Corp., a Sonic franchisee based in North Richland Hills, Texas, and led by Darrell Rogers, purchased the properties from SRI Real Estate Properties LLC of Oklahoma City.

Friday's the Last Day to Sign Up for 'Best Places to Work' Survey

by Arkansas Business Staff 4/24/2013 11:07 am

Arkansas Business has launched a workforce evaluation program to help companies gauge their employees' engagement and satisfaction.

Andy's Frozen Custard Makes New Stand at Fayetteville

by Arkansas Business Staff 4/22/2013 12:00 am

Andy's Frozen Custard is returning to Fayetteville, with an opening possible in August.

Top Employers in Arkansas Keep Steady Payroll of Workers

by Luke Jones 4/15/2013 12:00 am

The top five largest employers in Arkansas have seen some bumps since last year, but they remain in the same order. Four of the top five saw increases in employment during 2012.

Multiple Sonic Restaurant Combo Purchase Adds Up to Almost $6M

by Arkansas Business Staff 4/15/2013 12:00 am

D.L. Rogers Corp., a Sonic franchisee based in North Richland Hills, Texas, led by Darrell Rogers, bought the properties from SRI Real Estate Properties LLC of Oklahoma City.

WLR Cheeburger Cheeburger Owner Faces Foreclosure Suit

by Arkansas Business Staff 4/15/2013 12:00 am

Comerica Bank of Dallas filed a foreclosure suit in January against Cow Patties LLC, the local franchisee that operated the burger joint in the Pleasant Ridge Town Center at 11525 Cantrell Road.