Fast-food chain Wendy’s came under fire in February when media reported surge pricing would be introduced at the company’s restaurants.

The multiyear deal includes custard sold at Kauffman Stadium and charitable donations.

The company's Springfield location remains open for business.

Hidden Grounds Coffee House opened at The Fairbanks; Citizens Memorial Hospital launched a new clinic; and Springfield entrepreneur Mark Burgess brought a retro entertainment concept to town.

The franchisee of 2415 N. Glenstone Ave. store says March 28 soft opening is planned, with a grand opening the next day.

Rebar Kitchen & Taproom will be near Battlefield Road and Campbell Avenue intersection.

Location of drive-thru coffee shop at Sunshine and Jefferson site was subject of neighborhood debate.

The Wheelhouse, a Mexican-Thai fusion restaurant, changed ownership; Ozark-based Clear Creek Golf Car and Vehicles LLC acquired local competitor Ozark Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles; and marijuana company The Farmer’s Wife changed hands.

Illinois native Chris Turbov brings a taste of Chicago to a 7-foot-wide storefront downtown.

A pair of Republic natives opened Miss Boston’s Cocktail Lounge LLC; a mother and son launched DIY Marketing Strategies for Small Business; and Classics Pizza Co. opened.

Missouri Prime Beef Packers discloses decision impacting 335 employees in state WARN notice.

Scramblers restaurant is the top recipient in the latest round.

A Dallas couple follow their bakery franchise dreams to Springfield, and now a Joplin store is on the way.

The Gochu LLC opened at Nixa food hall 14 Mill Market; HOA Management Specialists changed hands; and Chick-fil-A launched on the north side of Springfield.

Archie’s Italian Eatery had been in business since late 2019.

A launch at 2415 N. Glenstone Ave. is planned by early summer but is still subject to change, spokesperson says.

Hidden Grounds is filling space formerly occupied by Kaiju Coffee.