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Dutch Bros Plans 250 Openings in 2027 as Quarterly Revenue Rises 30%

Tempe-based Dutch Bros expects to open approximately 250 shops in 2027, stepping up its expansion from a target of at least 185 openings in 2026. The drive-thru beverage chain announced the new target with its third-quarter results. Most of the new shops are expected to open in states where Dutch Bros already operates, giving the chain more locations in markets it … [More]

Celebrity Dining Hot Spot Brings Its Largest Restaurant to Scottsdale

Drake’s Hollywood, the celebrity hot spot celebrated for its sultry ambiance, timeless Italian American fare, and the “world’s coldest martini,” will officially open its doors on Friday, with reservations now available. Marking the brand’s largest location nationwide, the 8,000-square-foot destination is located on Scottsdale Road at 1st Street in the heart of Old … [More]

Casa Grande Lease-Up Highlights Growth along Phoenix–Tucson Industrial Corridor

The Phoenix Office of JLL announced that it has signed the final lease at KV Casa Grande, bringing the newly constructed, Class A Central Arizona industrial development to fully leased. A project by Kentwood Ventures, KV Casa Grande’s leasing pace reflects a rising demand for Class A industrial space in outlying submarkets as metro Phoenix industrial activity … [More]

Architecture Firm behind Rocket Lab Headquarters Opens Phoenix Office

Hendy, an interior architecture and strategic workplace firm, has opened its Phoenix office, bringing its expertise in designing complex, high-performance environments and mapping specialized workflows to one of the nation’s principal hubs for manufacturing, semiconductor production, aerospace and AI infrastructure. The office marks Hendy’s first expansion beyond … [More]

Axon Bets $1.2B on Drones for First Responders

Axon, a global public safety technology company, announced an additional $1.2 billion investment in Skydio. The agreement, which will add approximately 20% to Axon's fully diluted ownership in Skydio at a $5.2 billion pre-money valuation, builds on a partnership that is already bringing Skydio drones to public safety agencies across the U.S., marking a major expansion … [More]

$4.5B Plan to More than Double Mining Capacity at Arizona Copper Mine

Freeport announced that its board of directors approved a $4.5 billion expansion and modernization program for its wholly owned Bagdad copper and molybdenum operation in northwest Arizona. The brownfield project is expected to more than double Bagdad’s mining and milling rates. Over the long term, Freeport expects annual copper production to rise by approximately … [More]

Sam Fox Shifts Focus to Luxury Hotel Development following Restaurant Group Exit

Phoenix restaurateur Sam Fox is stepping away from Fox Restaurant Concepts seven years after selling the company to The Cheesecake Factory. He is shifting his focus to Author & Edit Hospitality, the Phoenix-based company behind The Global Ambassador hotel in Arcadia and The Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville. “When I opened my first restaurant in Tucson, I was a … [More]

$372M Scottsdale Resort Sale Closes at $104M above 2022 Purchase Price

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. has completed the $372 million sale of the 210-room Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North to global investment firm Sixth Street, closing a transaction that will help fund the seller’s separation from its external advisor, Ashford Inc. The price amounts to approximately $1.8 million per room. The closing follows the sale … [More]

Arizona Consumers Keep Spending, but How Long Can It Last?

Arizona’s rising retail sales and household incomes are supporting business activity, but growing debt and thinner savings are raising questions about how long consumers can sustain that spending. National Bank of Arizona’s Fall 2026 Economic Briefing finds an economy still benefiting from consumer demand, alongside signs that more households are borrowing to cover … [More]

Who Pays for the Power behind Arizona’s Next Wave of Growth?

Arizona Public Service has filed its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan with the Arizona Corporation Commission, reflecting the Company’s focus on providing customers with reliable, affordable electricity as business and residential energy demand grows at record levels. APS evaluated a range of possible scenarios and resource options to develop a strategy to meet demand … [More]

Rethink Who Owns Your Contract Workforce before the Gaps Become Risks

One in four enterprise organisations lack full alignment between HR and Procurement when making contingent workforce decisions, raising concerns that fragmented responsibilities could undermine efforts to build more agile, cost-effective workforces, according to new global research from People2.0. The study of 700 senior HR and Procurement decision-makers across … [More]

Data Centers in the Desert: W(h)ater You Worried About?

As data center development expands across the Phoenix region, questions about water use have moved quickly from engineering discussions to the center of public conversation. For an industry built on reliability and efficiency, the challenge is clear: How can digital infrastructure scale responsibly in one of the most water-conscious regions in the United States? Few … [More]

Artificial Intelligence Is Powerful – But It Cannot Replace a Lawyer’s Judgment

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the practice of law. From drafting contracts to analyzing discovery, AI tools can complete in minutes what once took hours. For businesses under pressure to move quickly and control costs, the appeal is obvious. But as powerful as these tools are, they cannot replace one essential component of legal representation: … [More]

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Passport to Latin American Cuisine at The Mission Gilbert

Nestled in Epicenter at Agritopia, Chef Matt Carter’s acclaimed Latin-inspired restaurant transforms the midday meal into an experience rooted in bold flavor, warm hospitality and connection. What many don’t realize is that The Mission’s celebrated dinner energy carries seamlessly into lunch service, where guests can enjoy the restaurant’s signature sophistication … [More]

Heat-Blocking Technology for Arizona Vehicles and Buildings

As Arizona heads into another summer of triple-digit temperatures, protecting vehicles and homes and workplaces from extreme heat has become less about luxury and more about practicality. That’s according to Rogue Films, a Scottsdale-based company specializing in automotive protection and residential and commercial window tinting. Founder Matthew Stecker says many … [More]

2026 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo

The Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo takes the Taycan formula and makes it more usable without stripping out what gives the car its appeal in the first place. It still has the immediate response and planted feel expected from a Porsche product, but the Cross Turismo body changes the assignment. More rear cargo room, added ride height, and standard all-wheel drive make … [More]