Springfield restaurateur Michael Felts has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution in a Paycheck Protection Program fraud scheme case prosecuted by the federal government.

Black Lab Coffee Co. owners cite health and traffic issues.

The businessperson is ordered by Judge Stephen R. Bough to spend 24 months in prison and to pay nearly $8.2 million in restitution.

The fast-food eatery near MSU is the latest franchise from Hamra Enterprises.

La Casita Mexican Cuisine opened in Ozark; U-Haul expanded its campus in Springfield with an acquisition; and Soap Refill Station LLC relocated.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three beverages he recommends.

The company is renovating a recently closed KFC restaurant building at Sunshine Street and Enterprise Avenue.

The Omaha, Nebraska-based coffee chain announces a new franchise agreement for the city.

The Sandwich Scene owner cites health issues but notes plans to hold future pop-ups.

A new restaurant apiece in Springfield and Republic expected to open by summer 2025.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three selections.

The owners of downtown's Prairie Pie will additionally operate the Rountree restaurant starting next month.

Bambinos Cafe is getting a refresh. The goal of the project is to expand the parking lot, dining areas and kitchen of the Phelps Grove neighborhood eatery.

Thai Garden LLC launched; Norman, Oklahoma-based Traffic Engineering Consultants Inc. opened a Springfield office; and mobile app Ozarks Connect got its start.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples four selections that would be right at home on a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table.

Owners Steven and Thippawan Shutts plan a launch early next year for Hot Bowl by Everyday Thai at former Neighbor’s Mill space in development at Sunshine Street and National Avenue.

Ziegler BBQ Co. opened a food trailer; O’Reilly Automotive Inc. (Nasdaq: ORLY) cut the ribbon on a new distribution center; and Branson Bank debuted its fifth full-service branch.

Thai Garden began operations this month at 3454 S. Campbell Ave. in the Shamrock Center.

Sweet Emotion got its start during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A sneak peek week precedes a planned Nov. 22 grand opening.