Open for Business

O’Reilly Hospitality LLC – owned by members of the O’Reilly Automotive family – opened Springfield’s first Houlihan’s restaurant Aug. 18 inside the newly renovated Doubletree Hotel, 2431 N. Glenstone Ave.

Houlihan’s is a Leawood, Kan.-based casual-dining restaurant. General Manager Charity Brooks said Houlihan’s has about 126 full- and part-time employees, including kitchen manager Michael Boggs. Its American cuisine options range from chicken fingers for $7.75 to filet mignon for $24.95. Houlihan’s has a full bar and an outdoor patio that seats 32, Brooks said. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sept. 1. O’Reilly Hospitality plans to open a south-side Houlihan’s next year at the corner of Republic Road and Harvard Avenue. Hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The bar stays open an hour after closing each night. Phone: (417) 862-7777.

Wal-Mart

Phase I of Springfield’s fifth Wal-Mart Supercenter opened June 11 at 1923 E. Kearney St. The store replaces the traditional Wal-Mart at that site, which opened in 1978, according to corporate spokeswoman Carrie McKnight. The first phase includes a wider variety of general merchandise and limited grocery options, along with an expanded lawn and garden center.

The new store features energy- and water-saving measures such as skylights that harvest daylight and freezer cases with light-emitting diodes and sensors that automatically shut off the lights when not in use by customers. The second phase, which will add a full grocery section, is under construction and should open in early 2009. Hours: 24-hours daily. Phone: (417) 865-4545.

Ryan B. Perkins DC LLC dba Perkins Chiropractic

Dr. Ryan Perkins started his Springfield-based chiropractic practice after graduating in April from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis. The Springfield native shares office space and staff with his father, Dr. Steve M. Perkins, at Perkins Chiropractic, 1354 E. Kingsley St., Ste. E, though the two maintain separate practices. Ryan Perkins said the duo treats patients of all ages and body types. Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 2–6 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday. Phone: (417) 885-1200.

Compiled by SBJ Staff. Springfield Business Journal brings you new businesses each week. Send business info by fax to (417) 799-0603 or by e-mail to sbj@sbj.net.