Paradise Donuts and Coffeehouse to open in former Wonder Bread space
UPDATED — A second helping of Paradise is coming to the west side. Marilyn and Hervey Wright III are opening Paradise Donuts and Coffeehouse near Maple and Maize, which will be the second Paradise...
View ArticleStephen Stewart leaves the Hyatt Regency Wichita; Ripton Melhado becomes GM
WICHITA — Hyatt Regency Wichita general manager Stephen Stewart is leaving for the Hyatt Regency Columbus in Ohio. Ripton Melhado is going to take over the Wichita general manager job on May 8. He’s...
View ArticleFisher Lumber to purchase Andale Lumber
WICHITA — Another local lumber company is being sold, but this time it’s not because of the economy. Fisher Lumber is buying Andale Lumber in a deal that is expected to close in late May. “I love...
View ArticleEmpire Energy to expand to Riverview
WICHITA — Pennsylvania-based Empire Energy is expanding its Wichita office. The company established an office here following an oil acquisition in 2011. Currently, it is in 1,600 square feet at the...
View ArticleTim Pett, director of WSU’s Center for Entrepreneurship, placed on leave
WICHITA — Wichita State University’s director of the Center for Entrepreneurship has been placed on administrative leave. Tim Pett, who also is a professor and the W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair,...
View ArticleCostco deal for more than 17 acres at Beechcraft property is getting closer
UPDATED — Anyone who’s ever done a real estate deal knows it almost always takes longer than expected, and it’s no different with Costco’s potential purchase of Beechcraft property. It was about this...
View ArticleFour of six Kansas Turnpike service stations to change either food or fuel...
WICHITA — A disappointed traveler noticed the McDonald’s has closed at the Matfield Green service station along the Kansas Turnpike, but he’s happy to see a Dunkin’ Donuts will be opening there. It’ll...
View ArticleFinancial and other challenges delay opening of Pacific Coast Pizza and...
WICHITA — Pacific Coast Pizza and Walkers Bar and Venue were supposed to open next to Intrust Bank Arena in March, but they’re still not in business yet. While construction and other delays are common...
View ArticleBill Warren’s theater in Moore, Okla., has some tornado damage but is fine,...
UPDATED — Bill Warren’s theater in Moore, Okla., sustained damage from a tornado that tore through the city this afternoon, but he says everyone there is fine. “The theater had a little bit of damage,...
View ArticleSasnak Management considers potential new concept in addition to Carlos...
UPDATED — Sasnak Management has operated a number of concepts through the years — including current brands Carlos O’Kelly’s and Applebee’s — and now the company is considering one more. “I would say we...
View ArticleLou Heldman named acting director for Center for Entrepreneurship; Tim Pett...
WICHITA — It seems Lou Heldman is Wichita State University’s go-to guy for help on an interim basis. Heldman, who has been interim director of the Elliott School of Communication, is going to be WSU’s...
View ArticleBig E’s Vapor Room to open on South Rock
WICHITA — Eldon Simmons dropped a bad habit which in turn gave him an idea to start a new business. “My fiance has been on my butt to quit smoking,” says Simmons, who is a service manager at a truck...
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“Those guys actually cried because they know the people … and they know the pet as well.” — Rene Steven on employees at the Central and Hillside Spangles where a cocker spaniel named Maggie used to pop...
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Hey, everyone, I’m going to be off until June 12. Please check back then for more business scoop. Carrie
View ArticleTown & Country isn’t closing anytime soon, despite what some concerned diners...
WICHITA — Town & Country diners are panicking that one of their favorite restaurants may close, but owner Larry Conover says that’s not happening – at least not anytime soon. “Eventually, this...
View ArticleHistory Education Store to move to Reed’s Cove Plaza and change name to Bizzy...
WICHITA — The History Education Store is expanding with a new store and a new name. Cheryl Riley’s store currently is in 1,200 square feet at 1719 N. Rock Road behind Havertys. It’s moving to 1,400...
View ArticleBob Baker assumes presidency of Clark Investment Group; Steve Clark remains...
WICHITA – Bob Baker is the new president of Clark Investment Group, but that doesn’t mean former president Steve Clark is going anywhere. He’s still chairman of the board of the real estate and...
View ArticleMore than $1 million and counting this year, but Steven isn’t playing poker...
WICHITA — The money Brandon Steven has won playing poker so far this year is somewhat surprising, but how he feels about it is even more difficult to believe. The businessman has won more than $1...
View ArticleMayor Carl Brewer gets a new car along with some unwanted law enforcement...
WICHITA — Car shopping can be a frustrating experience, but it’s generally not so bad that the police are called. That’s what happened recently to Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer, though. It’s a reluctant...
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