The Milkshake Factory, the Pittsburgh-based dessert brand known for its milkshakes and premium ice cream, is bringing its first Arizona location to Chandler. The ribbon-cutting is set for Tuesday, May 21st, 2025. Located in the heart of Chandler, Milkshake Factory will offer its signature handcrafted experience, featuring decadent milkshakes made from scratch made from … [More]
Celebrity Burger Concept Expands with Multiple New Restaurants in Phoenix Area
Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay, the concept co-founded by renowned chef Bobby Flay, announced a multi-unit franchise agreement to expand its presence in Arizona, with all locations planned for Maricopa County. The new deal comes from franchisee and veteran restaurateur Joe Sample, who recently opened his first Bobby’s Burgers location in Orem, Utah, in December 2024. Sample’s … [More]
First-of-Its-Kind Indoor Dry Slide Park Opens in Scottsdale
Slick City Action Park, the first-of-its-kind indoor dry slide park, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location, Slick City Scottsdale. The highly anticipated new park features 13 dry slides, three air courts for basketball and dodgeball, a swing, a trapeze, a zipline and a junior jungle and web crawler play area for ages 5 and under. Slick City Scottsdale … [More]
Milwaukee-Based Private Aircraft Co. Expands to Scottsdale
Jet OUT, a private aviation company redefining ownership through its Co-Ownership and Co-Lease programs, expands to Arizona with its third regional base opening at Scottsdale Airport. Operations began in early May, with the facility reaching full capabilities by late summer. Jet OUT’s Scottsdale team will include 14 locally based employees, including pilots, maintenance … [More]
Mesa’s Beach Destination Brings Wave of New Tenants
Cannon Beach, the premier destination fusing lifestyle and adrenaline in the heart of Mesa, is quickly transforming into a one-of-a-kind hub with 11 exciting tenants already open and more than 20 new businesses on the horizon. From crave-worthy eats to high-energy wellness and retail experiences, Cannon Beach is a playground for all ages and interests. This next-level … [More]
Fast-Casual Restaurant Franchise Opens Second of Ten Planned Valley Locations
Moe’s Southwest Grill is set to open on Friday, May 16, in Peoria. The Atlanta-based fast-casual restaurant, known for its bold Southwestern flavors and signature “Welcome to Moe’s!” greeting, will be located at Lake Pleasant Crossing Shopping Center (24737 North Lake Pleasant Parkway). This marks the second of ten Moe’s locations planned by Arizona-based franchisees Tony and … [More]
Renowned Indianapolis Modern Steakhouse Makes Arizona Debut
Harry & Izzy’s brings signature hospitality to Paradise Valley
Huse Culinary, an Indianapolis-based restaurant and retail food group, announces its first location outside of Indiana with the opening of Harry & Izzy’s at the reimagined PV, formerly Paradise Valley Mall. With an approachable spin on the classic steakhouse, the upscale American grill concept is expected to begin construction within the next few months and open in early … [More]
Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturing Factory in Mesa Plans for Growth, Jobs
The U.S. is leading the world in the development and deployment of autonomous driving technology. Waymo One provides more than 250,000 paid trips each week across Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Austin, and the company is preparing to bring their fully autonomous ride-hailing to Atlanta, Miami, and Washington, D.C. in 2026. The company says that scaling Waymo One … [More]
PV Redevelopment Gets Island-Inspired Chain’s Fourth Arizona Restaurant
Hawaiian Bros, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains, is opening its first island-inspired franchise location in Paradise Valley. Stine Enterprises, a multi-unit franchisee, continues its expansion into the Valley with this latest addition to the Arizona market, marking the seventh Hawaiian Bros restaurant in the area. Hawaiian Bros is hosting a grand opening … [More]
Escrow & Financial Co. Expand Team and Services ahead of 50th Anniversary
As Arizona Escrow & Financial Corporation approaches its golden anniversary in 2026, the woman-owned firm continues to expand, cementing its position as Arizona’s largest independent escrow provider. This year marks another milestone of growth and innovation as the company welcomes four new employees, enhancing its commitment to delivering exceptional escrow services … [More]
Small Business Week (This Week) Puts Digital Innovation Front and Center
Small Business Week (May 4–10) is the perfect opportunity to highlight how small businesses across Greater Phoenix are turning technology challenges into growth opportunities. Whether it’s a local restaurant embracing online ordering or a professional office moving operations to cloud-based collaboration platforms, technology is no longer just about keeping things running — … [More]
Salon Suites Franchise Expands with First Phoenix Location
Sola Salons, the industry leader in supporting independent beauty professionals through private, move-in-ready salon suites, is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Phoenix, Arizona at 20330 North Cave Creek Road. "We are thrilled to bring the Sola Salons brand to Phoenix," said Scott Thompson, chief development officer of Radiance … [More]
Scottsdale Financial Reporting Co. Acquired by Palo Alto-Based Private Equity Group
Equity Methods, a top-rated provider of valuation, financial reporting, and human resources advisory services related to equity compensation and other complex securities, announced that Palo Alto-based private equity group HGGC has acquired majority ownership of the firm from Montage Partners on April 28, 2025. HGGC, a values-driven, partnership-focused middle-market private … [More]
Air2O Expands New Phoenix Manufacturing Facility Fivefold, Plans to Create Over 200 Jobs
Air2O, a global leader in advanced thermal management solutions for mission-critical environments, is pleased to announce moving into its new 186,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Phoenix in June 2025 and will be operational in the fall. Exterior space significantly increases the facility’s square footage, offering the increased operation plans and flexibility to seamlessly … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Vacation Rental Co. Expands with Acquisition of Innovative Platform
Casago, a vacation rental property management company, announced the completion of its acquisition of Vacasa, Inc., a leading vacation rental management platform in North America. The transaction, a watershed moment for the U.S. vacation rental industry, combines the strengths of both companies to create an industry-leading brand managing over 40,000 properties across North … [More]
Phoenix Coffee Shop Doubles as a Design Lab
When Thomas Porter of Porter Barn Wood decided to join his many restaurant clients in the hospitality business by opening his own coffee shop and café, he saw it as a unique way to combine his love of coffee and construction — hence the name The Coffee Builders — while also learning more about his clients’ businesses. “I wanted to step onto the other side of the fence and be … [More]
Women UBS Wealth Advisors Honored
Three financial advisors in the Scottsdale office of UBS Wealth Management USA’s Pacific Desert Wealth Management Market have been named to the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list for 2025: Susan Bailey, Jennifer Lucovich, and Jennifer Pope. … [More]
4 Wins for Queen Creek Olive Mill
The Queen Creek Olive Mill won an impressive four silver awards at the 2025 New York International Olive Oil Competition, the most awards the Mill has won in a single year: Delicate Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Arizona Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balanced Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil … [More]
