Open for Business

Frank and Cindy Stevens and Roger Evans opened Pasta Pronto on Dec. 31 at 2137 W. Republic Road in the Republic Plaza. The trio serves dine-in and carryout fast casual Italian food for $2.39 to $7.99. The dining area accommodates 62 people. Evans and the Stevenses are franchisees for Jay Parrino, who opened a Pasta Pronto at 1933 S. National Ave. on Aug. 8. Hours: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Phone: (417) 877-9880.

Oz Sold It

Jim Stewart opened Oz Sold It on Feb. 16. Oz Sold It, registered as Ozarks Byowner.Com LLC, helps people sell their homes for flat fees instead of traditional commissions. Stewart, a licensed broker, provides for-sale signs, lists the homes for sale in print publications and on Internet sites and helps with closing paperwork. He does not physically show listed homes to prospective buyers. Fees range from $295 to $1,295. Though Stewart is based in West Plains – 38-B Court Square – he said he serves Springfield through www.ozsoldit.com. Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Friday and weekends by appointment. Phone: (417) 255-1588.

Futons & More Furniture

Sherri Botts moved Futons & More Furniture on Jan. 1 from the Battlefield Mall to 1315 E. Battlefield Road. Botts said the new location has 8,000 square feet of retail space, more than double that of her previous location, where she spent nearly three years. Botts sells futons, bunk beds, dining room sets, recliners and area rugs. Hours: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon–5 p.m. Sunday. Phone: (417) 883-2943.

Eastin Auto Group

Lon A. Eastin opened Eastin Auto Group on Jan. 1 at 1465 E. St. Louis. Eastin sells used cars, mostly between five and 20 years old. He said he usually has 15 to 20 cars on his lot. Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Phone: (417) 832-8121.

Contact Cory Smith with your Open for Business submissions. He may be reached by e-mail, by fax at (417) 799-0603 or by phone at (417) 831-3238.