Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop™️ of Utah, together with its parent company, FJ Management, announce the acquisition of Kum & Go, a family-owned convenience store chain from Iowa, with over 400 locations across 13 states, from Krause Group. As part of the transaction, Maverik will also acquire Solar Transport, a tank truck carrier and logistic […]
All Big Red Stores officially closing to become Circle K Stores
UPDATE APRIL 17, 2023 Big Red Stores has officially changed hands to Circle K Stores. Each of the stores will close for a short time for training. This will happen in some stores as early as Monday, April 17th. They will reopen soon as Circle K Stores. ORIGINAL FEB 28, 2023 A nationwide chain […]
The Big Church in Bryant Sells for Over $3 Mil
Maybe you saw that Grace Church in Bryant sold recently. This is the one that is the main voter polling site for folks in Bryant. The physical address is 4200 Highway 5 North, and it’s just west (that means toward Benton) of Larry’s Pizza, Malvern National Bank, etc. So who is the buyer? New Life […]
Deal between McLarty and Landers Dealerships never sealed
I was at Landers Chevrolet over the weekend with family, and an employee told me the deal for McLarty Auto Group to buy/take over the Landers Dodge and Chevrolet locations has stalled out but also said it doesn’t mean it is totally off the table. That person said I probably shouldn’t write about it yet, […]
One Saline County Car Dealership Buys the Other
UPDATE 11/28/2016 Deal between McLarty and Landers Dealerships never sealed ORIGINAL 10/11/2016 We thought it was a big deal that McLarty Automotive Group is bringing a Nissan dealership to Benton, didn’t we? Well now, thanks to a tip from someone who would know, the even bigger news is that McLarty has bought Landers Chrysler Dodge […]
So You Want a Bowling Alley Again? Let’s Make This Happen
So, you are sad that the bowling alley is gone. I am too. It’s been since March 2015 that Enterprise Lanes was finally closed after its sale to someone who had other plans for the property. You don’t have to be a good bowler to like bowling. I’m terrible at it, but it’s still fun […]
Glenn’s Being Torn Down on Reynolds – What’s Next?
We’ve waited 11 months for Mi Ranchito II on Reynolds Road in Bryant to open its doors again and it has! But now right next door, the gas station (and adjoining carwash) that has been up for sale for months is being torn down. Anyone know what will pop up there next? This picture is […]