The deal was a break for the owners’ daughter, a recent college grad who will serve as president. The former owner will stay on as an employee.
Office supplier on cue with purchase of billiards company C.P. Dean
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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.
Beauty salon takes shape on Brookland Park Boulevard
A local stylist decided to open her own salon, Hand & Mirror Hair Studio, in a space previously occupied by Tommie’s Barber Shop.
New-to-market Royal Farms convenience store chain lands in Chesterfield
Royal Farms, a fried chicken-focused competitor to Wawa and Sheetz, will open at the intersection of East Hundred Road and Rivers Bend Boulevard.
Sweet Frog founder’s hot chicken chain heating up with four new locations planned
The Short Pump space of Derek Cha’s Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken will be a few doors down from the original Sweet Frog store he founded.
Ram City Market to open in empty Walmart store on Grace
The grocery store will sell to-go coffee and made-to-order sandwiches but it won’t carry alcohol.
VCU employee launches her own line of lip care products
LipLoveLine, which sells lip gloss and lip balm online, was inspired by founder Briana Williams’ struggles with body image and self-esteem while growing up.
Global language translation company opens office in Richmond
New York-based TransPerfect has set up a small downtown hub for its legal services division with future growth in mind.
Upper Shirley Vineyards chef cooks up neighborhood market in Tuckahoe
The Supper Club at 417 N. Ridge Road will sell prepared meals but it won’t have a cafe or a seating area.
Local investor bags Powhatan shopping center for $4.3M
The seller was a Minnesota man who paid $3.8 million in 2015 for The Maxey Center at 3452 Anderson Highway.
Boathouse owner docks at Conch Republic space in Rocketts Landing
Housepitality Family’s lease for 11 Orleans St. starts in mid-September after the Key West-inspired seafood joint closes down. The concept that will replace it will be announced later.
