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BRIX Holdings Enters Four-Unit Franchise Agreement in Arizona, Missouri
Dallas — Dallas-based food-and-beverage franchising company BRIX Holdings LLC has entered into an agreement with franchise owner Richard Stassi to open four new units in Arizona and Missouri. Stassi will open three Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango co-branded shops within the next three years in metro Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The first of the units is scheduled to open in early 2025. Franchisee Gary Patel signed the fourth deal with Stassi and will open a Red Mango store in Kansas City, Missouri, in early 2025, marking the first entry into the state for the brand. BRIX also owns the chains Friendly’s and Orange Leaf and recently acquired Clean Juice.
Tempe's Picklemall Shutters Doors After Abrupt Lease Termination by Arizona Mills Mall Owner
The whack of pickleball paddles against plastic balls will soon cease echoing through The Picklemall in Tempe as the indoor facility shuts down less than a year after its grand opening. The 104,000-square-foot venue, which was situated in the erstwhile home of a large home goods store at Arizona Mills Mall, has been compelled to quickly clear the premises after an unexpected lease termination by the mall’s owner, Simon Property Group. This surprising turn of events was first broken by Axios.
ASU men’s golfer Wenyi Ding continues remarkable year, wins 118th Southern Amateur Championship
ASU men’s golfer Wenyi Ding pieced together arguably the best freshman season in Sun Devil Athletics history, and he has continued that momentum on a much larger stage. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. This past weekend, Ding was the champion of the 118th Southern...
Family stuck at Sky Harbor for close to 30 hours due to global technology outage
PHOENIX - It was supposed to be a routine cybersecurity update, but four days later, travelers are still impacted by the global technology outage. An Arizona family spent close to 30 hours at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport with hopes of making it to their family reunion in Boston. The delays...
Eastbound Loop 202 in Phoenix reopens after crash, ADOT says
PHOENIX - Eastbound lanes on Loop 202 in Phoenix reopened after a two-car crash involving a semi-truck on Monday night, ADOT says on July 22. The closure was at 17th Avenue. The closure began around 7 p.m. and ended just before 10 p.m. Arizona DPS wasn't able to give information...
Chambers Clinic: A Cowboy Cop’s Miracle Recovery
In the vast expanse of Phoenix, where cowboys and cowgirls cherish their community, Jeff Harris, affectionately known as the “Cowboy Cop,” embarked on a journey of recovery that captured the hearts of many. Jeff had been the driving force behind the Steve Harris Memorial Charity since 1999, a charity founded by his brother in 1987. Steve Harris founded the charity to support children facing serious health challenges. After Steve passed away in 1999, Jeff took the reins, expanding the charity’s reach from Torrance, California, to Phoenix, Arizona.
AZ Desert Swarm Spam Folder: Our staff answers your latest questions
It’s the summer, when things slow down for a bit in Wildcat Country. What a perfect time to pick our readers’ brains. This is the AZ Desert Swarm Spam Folder, our attempt to respond to some questions that you’ve submitted to us via Twitter, Facebook and in our comments section. And you had plenty.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo explains bullpen choices in frustrating loss to Cubs
The Diamondbacks bullpen failed to finish the job in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Inheriting a one-run lead with just six outs to get, a ninth-inning blown save set the stage for the Cubs to come from behind and win on a walk-off walk. Thank you for reading...
QCPD provides safety tips as students return to school
It’s back to school time in Queen Creek, and the Queen Creek Police Department (QCPD) is reminding residents to slow down, avoid distractions and obey posted signage. They said everyone has a role to play in keeping Queen Creek safe, whether you have a child returning to school or you drive in the area of a school. QCPD offered these safety tips:
Little known shooting guard has earned Suns' final two-way spot
The Phoenix Suns had stronger involvement than usual in the NBA's Summer League slate that just finished up, thanks to the participation of two rookies in Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. There was lots to like from both players, and they have a chance to crack the rotation proper once the regular season gets underway.
Dozens Rescued as Severe Monsoon Storm Causes Chaos for Boaters on Lake Pleasant
Unexpected monsoon storms wreaked havoc on Lake Pleasant last Sunday afternoon, with high winds and rain creating a tableau of chaos for boaters. The Flood Control District of Maricopa County had warned of severe thunderstorms potentially bringing wind gusts of 40-60+ mph, heavy rainfall with hail, and frequent lightning, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. Despite warnings, boaters found themselves in peril as the storm abruptly descended upon the area.
To deliver lifesaving IV rehydration in the Phoenix heat, street medicine teams think like 'MacGyver'
Summer heat in Phoenix can be deadly. Last year, 645 people died of heat related causes in Maricopa County. Nearly half of those deaths were among the unhoused population. A street medicine team is trying a new intervention they hope will reduce the death toll. On a hot Thursday morning...
Circle the City expands downtown Phoenix family medical center
Circle the City's Family Health Center in downtown Phoenix on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Local nonprofit Circle the City sees thousands of patients every year who are facing homelessness, whose numbers in Maricopa County have risen more than 70% since 2017. Dr. Rebecca Moran sees patients at their downtown Family...
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