No locations have been announced, but the company seeks franchisees in Midwest expansion.

The barbecue restaurant operated locally for nearly four years.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, education, food service, insurance and nonprofit.

An independent panel of judges has chosen the 13th annual class of Springfield Business Journal’s Men of the Year. The award recognizes the professional, philanthropic and civic contributions of businessmen throughout the Springfield region.

Beef-A-Roo Inc. launched its second Queen City location; a Springfield-based health care practice expanded into downtown Marshfield; and Yolo Rolled Ice Cream added a food truck.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three wine products.

The Roost Bar & Grill signs on for Magers Management's mixed-use development in Republic.

SBJ's 2023 Economic Growth Series documents the fifth year of survey data collected from area business leaders in an effort to provide valuable insights that might better guide local business decision-making.

A nutrition-focused culinary haven is popping up at The Library Center.

A longtime employee in health care made a professional pivot with the opening of The Sugar Shots Bakery; Springfield resident Sean Saunders launched 24/7 Golf Performance; and the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce relocated its office.

The Springfield businessperson admits to his role in a nearly $14 million wire fraud scheme involving pandemic stimulus funds, federal prosecutors announce.

Longtime health care worker pivots to become first-time business owner.

The first Huey Magoo’s chicken tenders eatery in Missouri debuted; The Ozarker Lodge opened in Branson; and Jamaican Patty Co. launched a downtown Springfield location.

Bigg Time Arcade to feature full bar, food at former downtown nightclub.

The 3312 E. Chestnut Expressway eatery follows a February launch at 1411 W. Kearney St.

JW’s Kitchen is a brunch spot coming to recently vacated space at Farmers Park.

Village Meeple Board Game Cafe launched in the Galleria Shopping Center; nearly 30-year-old Rogersville Insurance Agency Inc. closed on the acquisition of Lair Insurance Agency; and Iowa-based restaurant chain Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream put down roots in the Ozarks.

The awards recognize excellence in business, including employee and revenue volumes and impact on the community.

Organizations are recognized for years in business, and Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Roy Blunt.

CoxHealth, Jack Henry and Incredible Pizza Co. are the Springfield-area companies in the report.