Open for Business

Paul Sundy, Jared Carr, Randy Gildehaus and Mike Heslin opened Big Whiskey’s American Bar & Grill on July 17 at 311 Park Central East, next to Icon Nightclub, which Sundy also co-owns. Big Whiskey’s serves sandwiches, soups, chicken wings and appetizers, with items ranging from $3 to $10. Hours: 11 a.m.–1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.–midnight Sunday. Phone: (417) 862-2449.

Branson Hotel Royale

Ben Bahmani bought Branson Hotel Royale on Aug. 26 for more than $2 million. Bahmani said he plans to invest $100,000 to refurbish the 85,000-square-foot hotel at 1000 W. Main St. in Branson, just west of the Highway 65 and Highway 76 interchange. Bahmani owns the hotel through Kansas City-based American Management Inc. and plans to rename it Grand Royale Inn. Phone: (417) 334-1985.

New Generation Tutorial Academy

Richelle Massengale on May 23 bought New Generation Tutorial Academy, 1701 W. Sunshine St., Ste. G. She works with children and adults and charges $35 an hour for one-on-one tutoring and standardized test preparation. Hours: 2–6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and by appointment Friday. Phone: (417) 863-1230.

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