David’s Burgers
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David’s Burgers Owner Wants to Sell ‘The Whole Cow’
Alan Bubbus aims to reshape Arkansas' beef industry, but his vision for a local slaughterhouse has sparked intense debate and opposition. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Restaurant Employment Surges in Arkansas
Employment in the restaurant industry in Arkansas has finally exceeded pre-pandemic levels. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Versailles Apartments Attracts $39M Sale (Real Deals)
The 217-unit former Fountaine Bleau North apartment complex in North Little Rock was purchased by a group of nine limited liability companies. read more >
by George Waldon -
Big Bad Breakfast Sets Opening for Little Rock Location
The chain is known for its Southern-style meals with scratch-made biscuits. read more >
Jess’s Chicken Getting Ready to Roost
The 2,749-SF Jess’s at the former site of Black Angus will seat 76 and will feature a three-lane drive-through. read more >
David’s Burgers Brings Jess’s Chicken
David Alan Bubbus Jr., the founder of David’s Burgers of Little Rock, is launching a new restaurant: Jess’s Chicken. read more >
Mixed-Use Building Sale Surpasses $2.7M (Real Deals)
A 16,055-SF combination David’s Burgers and bank branch in west Little Rock tipped the scales at $2.75 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Bubbus Behind Mabelvale Project Facing I-30
Travelers along Interstate 30 on the south side of Little Rock may have noticed early signs of site work on a 4.2-acre parcel at the southeast corner of the interstate and Mabelvale West Road. read more >
Don’t Look for Waldo’s in West Little Rock
Waldo’s Chicken & Beer will not be setting up shop at 101 S. Bowman Road, although the property’s new ownership includes some names behind the rollout of as many as 20 of the franchised eateries in Arkansas and Oklahoma. read more >
Some Restaurants See Sales Going Up
Adapting to takeout mode, quick-serve model shows resilience during pandemic. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Burger Guru Alan Bubbus Talks Real Estate
David Alan Bubbus, owner of the David’s Burgers chain of Little Rock talks about his real estate investment philosophy and a number of new initiatives he has undertaken. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
David’s Burgers-Express Pharmacy Combo Sold in Cabot
Commercial projects in Lonoke, Saline and Pulaski counties were joined by a Little Rock home to form this week’s five-piece of million-dollar transactions. read more >
Chain Testing Meat Substitute In Bentonville
A restaurant named Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is probably not the first place that comes to mind for those seeking plant-based burgers, but the co-owner of the chain’s Bentonville location says his version of the “Impossible Burger” has been warmly received. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Bone’s Chophouse Stakes Out West Little Rock Location
Little Rock is getting its own Bone’s Chophouse, the restaurant opened in Hot Springs in November 2017 by Lee Beasley. read more >
Mexico Chiquito Serves $1.5 Million Transaction (Real Deals)
Anchor Realty Investments LLC, led by David Bubbus, bought the Mexico Chiquito at 13924 Cantrell Road. read more >
by George Waldon -
McCain Mall Sues David’s Burgers
McCain Mall last week sued David’s Burgers alleging the burgeoning central Arkansas burger chain failed to open a location in the North Little Rock mall as promised. read more >
Gateway Retail Sale Tops $3.5 Million (Real Deals)
Gateway Village I LLC, led by Tommy Hodges, sold the 6 Bass Pro Drive project, home of David’s Burgers, Hogman’s Gameday Superstore and more. read more >
by George Waldon -
Gateway Property Sold for $3.5 Million
A retail building, a fast-food eatery and an undeveloped parcel generated multimillion-dollar transactions. read more >
Medical Clinic Replaces Nichols Furniture After $3M Purchase (Real Deals)
PTCOA Shackleford Clinic LLC, led by Dr. Meraj Siddiqui and Dr. Ronald Tilley, bought the Nichols Furniture store at 108 N. Shackleford Road. read more >
by George Waldon -
David’s Burgers in Maumelle Sells for $1.4 Million
The sales of an 8,876-SF manor near Roland, 9,364-SF office-eatery project in Maumelle, a 29,800-SF warehouse complex in Little Rock and an 11,125-SF office complex in west Little Rock each topped the million-dollar mark. read more >
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