Two sibling veterans of the pizza industry are looking to deliver a fresh batch of locations to the Richmond market. Brothers Garry and John Fitchett signed an agreement in December to open or develop 25 Firenza Pizza locations in Virginia and North Carolina over 10 years. While no locations have been finalized, Richmond could see… Read more »
Michael Thompson
‘Mellow’ men make their move in Scott’s Addition
A pair of experienced local restaurant owners is the latest to take the leap into Scott’s Addition. Jay Shah and Joel Gilbert purchased the former SunTrust Bank branch at 3022 W. Broad St. on Feb. 16 for an undisclosed sum. Shah, an executive at locally-based Shamin Hotels, said he and Gilbert are still deciding what to… Read more »
Local startup is one to watch
As the clock ticks on their fundraising campaign, Beth Morris and Kevin Lucci hope consumers will give their startup the time of day.
Local startup hatches new breastfeeding clothing line
Latched Mama, founded in 2014 by Melissa Wirt, plans to launch a new line of plus-sized, breastfeeding-friendly clothes for new moms in May.
Asian chicken chain spreading its wings
A Korean restaurant chain on an expansion tear through Virginia has two locations in the works in Mechanicsville and Midlothian.
West End restaurant reopens under new flag
A restaurateur has refreshed his West End concept and reopened a more family-friendly eatery after a few months on hiatus.
Familiar burger brand pulls into Ashland
A national burger chain is making its return to the Richmond market after exiting the area five years ago. A Fuddruckers franchise of is set to open March 30 inside the TA TravelCenter truck stop at 100 N. Carter Road in Ashland. TravelCenters of America spokesperson Tom Liutkus said it’s the second Fuddruckers the company… Read more »
Donation fuels nonprofit’s next round of biz boosts
A second donation from investor Patrick Hull is paying for a local nonprofit’s second round of startup assistance for five low-income entrepreneurs.
Fan computer shop gets an upgrade
The Fan will soon see version 2.0 of Apple products specialist CapitolMac, which is moving up the street to a twice-as-large space at 1700 W. Main St.
Southside sunglasses company rebrands
Inspired by the soothing sounds of Husker Du, a Chesterfield startup is casting itself in a new light.