Open for Business

James and Cassie Olson opened their first Oaxacafé Coffee Co. retail stand on April 7 inside Summer Fresh Supermarket, 220 W. Plainview Road. Oaxacafe Coffee Co. is a roasting and wholesale coffee company at 309 E. Water St., but this stand adds a new dimension to the company. Marshfield-based Summer Fresh Supermarkets Inc. is the licensee and operates the stand, which sells coffee, cappuccino, Italian soda, flavored tea, smoothies, pastries and other snacks to grocery customers. The stand and its products display Oaxacafé Coffee Co. branding, and Summer Fresh bought all the equipment and received training from Oaxacafé Coffee Co. James Olson calls the stand a turn-key and said he hopes to have several more coffee stands open within the next year, noting negotiations with officials at Jordan Valley Ice Park. Interested licensees can expect $45,000 to $65,000 in startup costs. Hours: 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m. seven days a week. Phone: (417) 881-9910.

Kiddie Kandids

Jaime Wommack is studio manager for Kiddie Kandids, a photography kiosk in Battlefield Mall that opened March 30. Kiddie Kandids specializes in newborn and toddler pictures, but it doesn’t impose an age limit on its customers. The 35-year-old Sandy, Utah-based company has about 150 locations coast-to-coast, all of which are corporately owned, including one in the St. Louis area. Wommack said Kiddie Kandids plans to double its number of locations over the next few years. Photo packages range from $80 to $140. Hours: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon–6 p.m. Sunday. Phone: (417) 890-0278.

Cody’s Convenience Stores

Curtis Jared opened Cody’s Convenience Store on April 9 at 2904 E. Sunshine St., in front of Price Cutter supermarket. The location has 16 fueling positions and a full range of convenience store items, including the chain’s first espresso bar. Since 2002, Jared, through Jared Enterprises Inc., has opened 17 Cody’s Convenience Stores, including one that opened April 10 in Fair Grove. Rob Brown is manager for the Sunshine Street location, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Phone: (417) 881-1028.

Reporter Cory Smith brings you new businesses each week. He may be reached by e-mail at csmith@sbj.net, by fax at (417) 799-0603 or by phone at (417) 831-3238.