Arizona Business

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 5, 2026

  From salads to coffee? Dutch Bros could take over closed Salad and Go spots

  In its bankruptcy filing, Salad and Go asked a Texas court to approve the sale of leases to Dutch Bros for a purchase price of $105 million in cash.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 5, 2026

  APS breaks peak energy demand record again as air conditioners blast across Valley

  Peak demand is when customers use the most electricity, often during extreme heat as air conditioners run harder.

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  KEVIN STONE | Aug 5, 2026

  Here are some ways to fill the hole left in your heart – and stomach – by Salad and Go’s demise

  Fortunately, the Phoenix area is home to a variety of places where hungry and health-minded diners can grab tasty and nutritious salads in a hurry.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 4, 2026

  UFC, WWE and PBR announce 7 events coming to Phoenix area as part of landmark deal

  Noche UFC, the Royal Rumble and PBR World Finals are the first events confirmed under a multi-year partnership between TKO and the state of Arizona.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Aug 3, 2026

  Work progresses on industrial development near Buc-ee’s in Goodyear

  The industrial development's second phase is a three building expansion that will amount to 261,168 square feet.

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  KEVIN STONE | Aug 3, 2026

  Old Town Tortilla Factory closes for good after 30 years in Scottsdale

  The restaurant was known for its Southwestern and Mexican fare, house-made flavored tortillas, wide selection of tequila and 1,400-square-foot patio.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 3, 2026

  Taiwan to open Phoenix cultural office amid TSMC growth

  The office will support Taiwanese residents and companies in Arizona and New Mexico, expand education and trade ties, and connect with TSMC’s growth.

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  HELENA WEGNER/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Aug 3, 2026

  Indoor rainforest project near Scottsdale put on hold after tribal council delays vote

  Council members expressed concerns and wanted clarity on the wildlife attraction's water usage, waste, how the extreme heat would impact animals housed under a glass roof, as well as where animals would be sourced.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Aug 2, 2026

  Mesa industrial property sells for $5.25 million

  The 20,544-square-foot building, situated on roughly 2.37 acres in Mesa at 4220 E. McDowell Road, was completed in 2006.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Aug 1, 2026

  Construction begins on $20.1M medical office condominium development in Queen Creek

  The $20.1 million project is being developed by Mesa-based A.T. Craft near Signal Butte and Ocotillo roads and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Aug 1, 2026

  Developer announces completion of Nexus Commerce Center industrial park in Tempe

  The three-building, 273,000-square-foot industrial park was developed by Creation in partnership with CrossHarbor Capital Partners and Amherst.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Aug 1, 2026

  2 contemporary fashion brands to make Arizona debuts at Scottsdale Quarter

  New York-based Hill House Home and Los Angeles-based L’AGENCE have signed lease agreements at Scottsdale Quarter.

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  HELENA WEGNER/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Aug 1, 2026

  Great Wolf Lodge looks to expand resort with additional tower

  Great Wolf Lodge resort owners are seeking to build a connecting six-story suite tower that would have 24 guest suites, each with three bedrooms.

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  BRANDON BROWN/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Jul 31, 2026

  Bygone mall favorite Hot Dog on a Stick plans return to Arizona

  New ownership is in lease negotiations to bring Hot Dog on a Stick back to the Valley for at least six different sites.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 30, 2026

  Phoenix tourism hits record $13.4 billion in visitor spending in 2025

  The Phoenix metro welcomed 47.7 million visitors in 2025, with total economic impact reaching $23.6 billion, a Tourism Economics report found.

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  KEVIN STONE | Jul 29, 2026

  Arizona cattle rancher says it will take years to replenish herds

  Tim Petersen said reopening the southern border ports of entry to livestock is a step in the right direction.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 29, 2026

  Filipino grocery chain Seafood City hosting grand opening with freebies in Chandler

  The 65,000-square-foot international supermarket and food court at Chandler Fashion Square will sell more than 10,000 items from around the world.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 28, 2026

  Arizona unemployment rises despite faster job growth

  Economist Zach Milne says Arizona’s 4.9% unemployment rate may reflect more workers entering the labor market as key sectors add jobs.

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  DOUGLAS SANTO | Jul 27, 2026

  Arizona Boardwalk breaks ground on new Hyatt Place Hotel at Talking Stick Resort

  The new hotel will be next to the Arizona Boardwalk and minutes from Talking Stick Resort and Golf Club, iFLY Indoor Skydiving and other attractions.

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  DOUGLAS SANTO | Jul 27, 2026

  Arizona events give residents chance to adopt trained, untrained wild burros

  The Bureau of Land Management will have three events for residents to adopt wild burros over the next three weeks.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Jul 26, 2026

  Construction begins on 1.1 million-square-foot warehouse in Phoenix

  The warehouse development sits on 75 acres in Tolleson’s Estrella Park neighborhood, offering direct three-minute access to Interstate 10.

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  HELENA WEGNER/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Jul 25, 2026

  Ice cream shop moving into historic Tempe home after $500K city restoration

  Novel Ice Cream plans to launch its third brick-and-mortar location at the 123-year-old Harry Walker House, which now sits on Fifth Street next to Tempe City Hall.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Jul 23, 2026

  Tempe Marketplace welcomes 5 additions, including newly opened Carhartt

  Carhartt has opened a 6,000-square-foot space at Tempe Marketplace, marking its first stand alone retail location in the Phoenix metro area.

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  KEVIN STONE | Jul 20, 2026

  Judge in case brought by Arizona, 11 other states temporarily blocks Paramount-Warner merger

  The federal judge issued a temporary restraining order to put the blockbuster deal on hold while considering the 12-state coalition’s request for a preliminary injunction in the case.

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  AMY EDELEN/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Jul 20, 2026

  Boeing plans Mesa military manufacturing campus expansion

  Boeing’s proposed fabrication center will be built adjacent to the company’s existing 158,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on its Mesa campus.