The company has more than 20 restaurants in North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia, including Short Pump and Reynolds Crossing.
Mediterranean chain Mezeh opens location on Midlothian Turnpike
Jack Jacobs
Jack joined BizSense in 2020, covering startups, retail, healthcare, public companies and nonprofits. He previously reported for the Virginia Gazette and Tidewater Review. He is a graduate of Christopher Newport University. Reach him at jack@richmondbizsense.com or 804-554-6545.
Chesterfield planning commissioners OK Rockwood redevelopment plan
The goal of the land-use design district is to turn the aging retail centers at the corner of Hull Street and Courthouse roads into a mixed-use hub.
VCU to spend $7M to renovate dormitory at Broad and Belvidere
The four-story, 410-bed housing complex will be overhauled for the first time since it was built in 2003.
Former CineBistro chef takes over Padow’s Hams & Deli shop in Bon Air
After a decades-long career in kitchens working for others, Leo Bialkowski decided to become the franchisee of the local sandwich chain at 9720 Midlothian Turnpike.
Cannabis test lab moves to Hanover County to be centrally located
Marijuana samples are essentially required to be hand delivered and it’s helpful to be closer to the convergence of I-64 and I-95.
New ice cream shop owner is sweet on Shockoe Bottom
Sabrina Fitz expects her dessert concept to pair well with the neighborhood’s restaurant scene.
Bermuda Square Starbucks building sold to investor for $1.4 million
The buyer’s Virginia portfolio also includes Firestone and Sonic locations in Henrico and Colonial Heights.
C-ville firm plants flag in Scott’s Addition; Austin, Texas-based startup moving to Manchester
Babylon Micro-Farms builds hydroponic systems for indoor farms and Vytal Studios creates new employee training and orientation content for companies.
Ashland EDA to raze Apple Garden Inn after buying it for $765,000
Officials plan to knock down the dilapidated motel off I-95 to pave the way for a new restaurant or hotel to take its place.
VCU unveils new $93M engineering school research building
The four-story, 133,000-square-foot addition features an Innovation Maker Facility as well as interdisciplinary labs, a career services center and a cafe.
