Evive Brands, a leading multi-brand franchisor in the home and health services sectors, announced it has surpassed 100 franchise territories sold in 2025 by the end of the second quarter. This milestone highlights the company's accelerated growth and the strength of its franchise systems, driven by franchisee success and robust team support. Evive Brands includes a … [More]

Bubbies Ice Cream, the #1 mochi ice cream brand in the natural channel and the fastest growing in conventional grocery, has been acquired by Marubeni Corporation, one of the largest integrated trading and investment companies in Japan. Bubbies is now part of Marubeni America Corporation, based in New York City, and will continue its operations and manufacturing facilities out … [More]

Extreme summer and winter temperatures in northern Arizona and northwest New Mexico, can pose significant challenges for those living on the Navajo Nation, where electricity is not as easy as flipping on a light switch. Jason Hatch, Snowflake-based APS Transmission and Distribution Supervisor, knows this all too well. Jason has been involved in a project called Light Up … [More]

Mountainside Fitness, Arizona’s largest locally owned fitness center is proud to announce construction has started on what will be the 22nd location of Mountainside Fitness. Conveniently located across the street from Vineyard Towne Center, at the corner of Gantzel Road and Combs Road, the 22nd location of Mountainside Fitness will be situated at 218 W. Combs Rd., Queen Creek, … [More]

Ken Garff Automotive Group announces the acquisition of Gateway Chevrolet, the largest Chevrolet dealership in Arizona, located in Avondale. The store will now operate as Ken Garff Gateway Chevrolet. This strategic expansion reinforces Ken Garff’s commitment to growth in high-performing markets and brings its hallmark customer-focused approach to even more Arizona car buyers, … [More]

BrightNight, the next-generation power and digital infrastructure company built to deliver clean and dispatchable solutions, its joint venture partner Cordelio Power, and the Southwest Public Power Agency, Inc., announced the commercial operation of the Box Canyon Solar Project. The 300-megawatt utility-scale project, located in Pinal County, Arizona, about six … [More]

SOLV Energy announced the acquisition of Spartan Infrastructure, a high-voltage transmission contractor based in Mesa, Arizona. The acquisition represents a significant expansion of SOLV Energy's capabilities in the transmission and distribution sector and positions the company to play a diversified role in meeting the growing demand for resilient power infrastructure across … [More]

Steel industry innovator Brandon Bell, founder of Next Level Steel and Roll Former Solutions, has officially launched his newest venture, Next Level Decking. The Arizona-based company enters the market with a high-tech manufacturing facility in Goodyear and a mission to revolutionize commercial steel decking across the Southwest with faster lead times, superior service, and … [More]

Tempe based Benchmark Electronics, Inc. a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, celebrates the grand opening of its brand-new manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Mexico. Located in the Parque Industrial San Jorge in Tlajomulco, the 321,000-square-foot facility expands Benchmark’s manufacturing footprint in the region by 50%, consolidating … [More]

The Toy Barn announced that it will continue expansion of its upscale garage condo facilities and has agreed to purchase land within the new Mack Innovation Park - Scottsdale, located at Loop 101 and Bell Road. The Toy Barn North Scottsdale will be the company’s ninth location and is situated on a five-acre site within the park. The new campus will span more than 98,000 square … [More]

Slim Chickens, a leader in the “better chicken” segment of fast-casual restaurants, will continue expansion of its 100% all-natural, fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor in Arizona, with its newest opening at 14765 W. McDowell Rd. in Goodyear on June 16th. Franchising is nothing new to Lucas Barnett, as he is a second-generation franchisee who grew up working in his family’s … [More]

Yates Mitsubishi, the newest addition to the Yates Buick GMC legacy, has officially broken ground in Goodyear and is slated to open to the public in early 2026. The full-service dealership represents a major investment in the West Valley, bringing new jobs, increased commerce, and affordable automotive options to a rapidly growing community. Under the leadership of Dealer … [More]

bluSONIL, a new longevity, wellness, and regenerative aesthetics studio, will open its flagship location at Scottsdale Quarter this October. The concept fuses evidence-based medical innovation with hospitality-driven experiences, redefining how clients age and live beautifully. Founded by husband-and-wife team Brett and Colleen Lewis, bluSONIL combines wellness and … [More]

KickHouse Scottsdale, the boutique-style kickboxing studio located at 7904 E. Chaparral Rd., #104, is under new ownership. Brittney and Johan Izigzon moved to Scottsdale and purchased the franchise with the mission to be active, hands-on owners and further develop the tight-knit community that sets KickHouse apart from other boutique fitness studios. “I believe in KickHouse … [More]

In alignment with Komatsu’s mining strategy of delivering high customer satisfaction and supporting business growth through successful partnerships, the company has transitioned ownership of six independent Core Machinery dealerships to Komatsu-owned dealers in the Southwestern United States. Three former Core Machinery locations in California (Bakersfield, Mojave and Perris), … [More]