Steven Gooch and Evan Campbell, whose Juno Restaurant Group owns The Franklin Inn and The Stables, plan to offer hot and cold food to go and groceries.
Commercial Real Estate
Frontier Project vacates Scott’s Addition office
The consulting firm’s headcount has declined since it moved in five years ago and it cited the COVID-era trend of working from home as a reason for the change.
Former Quirk Hotel chef to open Midlothian Chef’s Kitchen
After his gig as executive chef at the downtown hotel was cut short by the pandemic, David Dunlap is starting something on his own in the suburbs.
Building rehab, mixed-use expansion to fill out corner property in Church Hill
Richmond’s Commission of Architectural Review recently endorsed a plan to renovate an existing building with a modern-style addition to create nine apartments and two commercial spaces.
Abingdon bank branching out in Hanover
First Bank & Trust is opening its first full-service branch in the Richmond market in a former SunTrust building.
Vampire Penguin sinks its teeth into Richmond market
The frozen dessert shop features a “shaved snow” confection that is basically creamy shaved ice. Customers add their choice of toppings and syrups.
Southpark Mall owner files for bankruptcy as part of restructuring plan
The Colonial Heights mall remains open for business as usual as its owner, CBL Properties, goes through Chapter 11.
Willow Lawn-area Hardee’s closes after property sold to developer for $2M
Miami-based Frontier Development appears to be planning up to 8,100 square feet of retail, restaurant and office space in a building that would replace the Hardee’s.
Dodson going big with $25M mixed-use development in Colonial Beach
A Richmond developer bought 5 acres for $2.7 million and is planning a project with townhomes, a hotel, office and retail space.
F.W. Sullivan’s in the Fan closes for good; building up for sale
“We’re a social center and that doesn’t work in the time of social distancing,” F.W. Sullivan’s owner Jake Crocker said. “You could charge $100 for a half-dozen wings or $20 a bud light and it won’t cover the overhead.”