#local-business

#local-business

After decades at the helm, owner George Pennini sold the town's Dairy Queen for $4.2 million to his two nieces, ensuring the next generation keeps the soft-serve traditions going. It was one of the highest-priced sales ever achieved for a Dairy Queen asset, according to the brokers Marcus & Millichap. This location ranks as the second-highest-grossing "Treat Only" Dairy Queen franchise in the United States and is the most-visited Dairy Queen in Massachusetts by annual foot traffic, the brokers said.

Owner Emily Tung expressed her motivation for opening Konbini, stating, 'I did it because if I ever needed to go get Asian snacks or Asian ingredients, I'd either have to go all the way to Japantown or drive over to H-Mart.' This reflects her desire to meet local demand for accessible Asian food.

"I really think people love opportunities to take what they see online and become part of it in real life. I think as humans we respond to authenticity when we see it online. No fancy editing here!"

"You go there, and it seems like a local spot, as opposed to a special occasion spot or a theme spot," he said. "When I heard through the grapevine that Lexi was going to close The Lodge, I got really excited about talking to Kris about it."

"I've been afforded an opportunity to sort of caretake this place into the future. I have customers who've been coming in since the '70s, who have literally explored a lifetime of music - their lifetime of music - right through that store."

"I think Phnom Penh has become far more confident in its own voice. A few years ago, much of the retail and lifestyle scene felt either NGO-adjacent or heavily expat-driven. Now there's a noticeable shift toward Cambodian-led creative businesses that are designing for a more discerning local audience."

The Bay Terrace location has been inspected five times since May 2025, and only once has it scored within the A-grade range without additional flags worth noting.

Bullhide Brewery, which took roughly six years to come to fruition, opened its doors in December of 2025, just two doors down from Cowtown Cowboy Outfitters.

I just found the funny in it, of how you can take an 87-year-old Albany landmark and reduce it down to a drug-infested strip joint in El Cerrito. All the information is wrong.

This guided walk will spotlight 6 locally owned businesses, each offering a unique look into their story, products and services. At each stop, enjoy a short interview with the business owner followed by time to explore, shop and engage with neighbors.

Unlike the former Station and the other restaurants that have graced this bizarre island over the years, the food at the Station is very good, if not great, and the prices are reasonable - everything is under $14. The vibes are lovely, too. The new owners expanded the garden, added a fresh coat of paint, good music, a fire pit and a lot of seating.

This is the time to make money," said bar owner Jasbir Singh, who saw business jump 250% above normal last weekend.

Editor's note: People are asking questions about the new Local Love Los Alamos & White Rock Initiatiive by Places and Spaces Los Alamos. Photos and publicity connecting local businesses to the community, commuters and vsitors are appearing online, drawing attention to local commerce opportunities. With the holiday shopping season in full swing, readers are excited to learn about opportunities to make purchases locally that they hadn't even realized were an option.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Caltrans says the 19th Avenue project in San Francisco will be done in several phases. The initial phase will focus on parking lane repavement. The second will have crews repave the driving lanes, with the northbound ones done first and then the southbound lanes. People who work and live nearby say they know this project needs to be done, but that doesn't mean they don't also have concerns.

On a recent Wednesday, about a dozen customers lined up inside Bun Appétit Donuts just after 8 a.m. to scan the nearly 30 savory and sweet doughnuts, croissants and stuffed malasada-style pastries displayed behind glass. Classic sprinkle and glazed doughnuts were nowhere in sight, but these loyal patrons already knew that. They were up early for the store's elevated brioche doughnuts, including house favorites such as tiramisu, guava cheesecake and "everything," a savory doughnut like the bagel.

Seaview Convenience sells a variety of liquor under its license. These include beer, liquor, mixed drinks, seltzer in cans or bottles. Among the single-canned liquor, the deli sells Bud Light, Rita's, Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, Beatbox, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Coors Light, Keystone Light, Clubtails, and Colt 45. The single-bottles include Colt 45, Beck's, Presidente, Stella Artois, Bud Light, and Budweiser. Other brands of liquor Seaview Convenience sells includes: Victoria, Resin, Modelo, Dos Equis, Yuengling, Brooklyn Brewery,

Editor's note: Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit it here. After serving Alameda for 22 years, Feel Good Bakery is hanging up its chef's hat for good. The bakery's last day of business will be Oct. 31, and pre-orders and online orders are no longer being accepted.

In an update to the Saratoga Village Development Council, Jill Hunter said Hendren volunteered to repaint the sign in Blaney Plaza, which was donated to the city a decade ago. Hunter also thanked Robert Woolsey for washing the sign before Hendren repainted it. We are so fortunate to have residents like Kate and Robert who are working so hard to keep Saratoga beautiful, Hunter said in her update. Many, many thanks to them both.

For more than 105 years, Hammer & Lewis Clothiers has existed in an indefinable place in culture and time. Its two San Jose locations offer Cary Grant-worthy suits, the shiniest of dress shoes, classic flannel Pendletons and jackets flamboyant enough for Burning Man celebrants. It is de rigueur for zoot-suited pachucos and aficionados of fine headwear and can count ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons among its sharp-dressed men.

Schoell emphasized, "It may not be the world's best party, but we wanted to go out with a moment of grace," highlighting the celebratory tone of the closure.

Pitt had already purchased a Diedrich roaster and was looking for a partner to teach them about the roaster, to train them to roast and to help the team identify the coffees they would like to serve on campus.