Open for Business

Buckingham Pest Control Inc.
St. Louis-based Buckingham Pest Control Inc. on March 30 opened a branch in Ozark. Territory Manager Kim Wheeler runs the Ozark operation from his home, and plans are to open an office within a year, he said. With 16 years of experience in St. Louis, Buckingham Pest Control offers residential and commercial control of ants, spiders and termites, and wildlife control of moles, opossums and raccoons. Wheeler works within a one-hour radius of Springfield. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.–noon Saturday. Phone: (417) 581-2000.

Fashion Floors LLC
Fashion Floors LLC opened March 22 in a 4,000-square-foot store at 4124 S. Campbell Ave. The full-service flooring company moved from Ozark to find a more active retail environment, according to General Manager Matt Patterson said. The building is leased from Wilhoit Properties Inc., Patterson said, declining to disclose terms. Springfield Investment Group LLC, a team of eight investors, owns Fashion Floors, which offers in-home consultation, measurement, hardwood, laminate tile and carpeting. “If it goes on the floor, we can do it,” said saleswoman Sherrie Kirkland-Gillen, one of three employees. Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday. Phone: (417) 888-5100.

Purple Burrito Express LLC
Purple Burrito Express LLC opened its second restaurant in January at 1710 S. Glenstone Ave. The 2,500-square-foot space is leased for $3,500 a month from building owner Curtis Jared, said Michael App, who co-owns the restaurants with Jose Puente, Juan Ruvalcaba and Leoncio Pelaez. The group opened its first location at 1700 S. Campbell Ave., and App said there are plans for two more. The menu consists of California-style Mexican food, including tacos, taquitos, chimichangas and nachos, App said. Prices range from a $1.25 taco to $8.95 fajitas. Hours: 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Phone: (417) 881-2400.

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