Restaurants & Food
St. Louis Fed Reports Modest Economic Uptick in Arkansas, Surrounding Region
Beneath holiday sales-driven growth, manufacturers are wrestling with weak new orders and farmers remain under heavy financial strain.
Jonesboro is next in line for a Beignet & Brews, the 2nd out of 30 planned locations.
A new year is here and new hires and promotions have been announced for banking, food & beverage and real estate in this week’s Movers & Shakers.
The system aims to maintain flavor while offering five different caffeine levels.
St. Louis Fed Reports Modest Economic Uptick in Arkansas, Surrounding Region
Beneath holiday sales-driven growth, manufacturers are wrestling with weak new orders and farmers remain under heavy financial strain. read more >
Beignets & Brews Next Location Set to Open in Jonesboro
Jonesboro is next in line for a Beignet & Brews, the 2nd out of 30 planned locations. read more >
Bentonville’s Onyx Coffee Lab Launches First-of-Its-Kind Coffee System
The system aims to maintain flavor while offering five different caffeine levels. read more >
The US Treasury Wants More States to Embrace Trump’s Tax Cuts. So Far, Only a Few Have Done So
In states that don't conform to the federal tax changes, workers who receive tips or overtime — for example — will pay no federal tax on those earnings but could still owe state taxes on them. read more >
by Associated Press -
7 Brew Surpasses 600 Stores as Growth Accelerates
New store formats and major franchise development deals have powered the Springdale chain's rapid expansion. read more >
7 Brew Hires Matthew Dunnigan as CFO
He's a former finance chief at one of the world's largest fast-food restaurant franchisors. read more >
Murphy USA Adds Food Service Exec Michael Kulp to Board
KBP Brands founder and CEO Mike Kulp brings fast-food operations and multi-unit leadership experience to the board. read more >
The River Market at a Crossroads: Old Staples Exit as New Concepts Arrive
Is the downtown Little Rock district retreating, or resetting for its next act? It depends on who you ask. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
The Mighty Rib: A Food Blog Sustained by Passion, Not Profit
Kevin Shalin says he’s not paid a dime, nor does he accept free meals, for his posts. And therein lies his influence on the local dining scene. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Alicia Payseno Joins Arkansas Hospitality Association as CEO
Her goals include expanding member value and positioning the organization for long-term growth. read more >
Riceland Foods Reports More Than $1B in Revenue at Annual Meeting
The meeting was also comprised of cooperative updates, breakout sessions and annual awards. read more >
Slim Chickens Franchisee to Pay $300K in Sexual Harassment Suit
Slim Chickens is also required to revise and distribute its sexual harassment policy and provide harassment training to all employees. read more >
Reviving Classic Restaurants: Lessons from The Oyster Bar
With the recent reopening of Town Pump, a staple Little Rock dive bar, not everyone was pleased with the changes, but that doesn't spell doom for the local favorite. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
7 Brew Agrees to Another Big Development Deal
The 100-store deal with a private investment firm will bring new 7 Brew locations to North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. read more >
Westrock Coffee’s Q3 Loss Widens to $19.1M, Despite Rising Sales
Profits were squeezed by tariffs and scale-up costs tied to the company's Conway production facility. read more >
7 Brew Strikes 160-Store Deal With World’s Largest Franchise Operator
The agreement with Flynn Group of San Francisco aims to accelerate 7 Brew's already rapid growth. read more >
Allsopp & Chapple Owners Reveal Plans for New Concept at Former Big Whiskey’s Site
The prominent site in downtown Little Rock' River Market District has been empty since Big Whiskey's closed in May 2024. read more >
Herman’s Ribhouse, a Fayetteville Landmark, Goes Up for Sale
Owners Nick and Carrie Wright, who purchased the restaurant in 2013, are ready to move on. read more >
The Coffee Coop to Replace Croissanterie in Little Rock Technology Park
The shop currently operates as a food truck at the Little Rock Air Force Base. read more >
Harrison Construction Gets $3.5M Contract for Garland County Senior Center
This week’s installment of central Arkansas million-dollar construction projects includes a senior center, a gym-office and a restaurant. read more >
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