The man behind concepts like Mister Oso and Aviano Coffee has a message for investors: “Take a real close look at this industry. It’s cash-producing.”
Restaurateur Juan Padro raises $7M to fuel opening blitz
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Owners of Littleton’s Lake House plan Latin American restaurant nearby
Mario Vega and Le Peep CEO Kevin Wessel and his wife took space formerly home to pizza place Oregano’s.
Pandemic-borne ice cream maker freezes planned Tennyson shop
Right Cream is instead focused on its shop next to Denver Beer Co. on South Downing, as well as a growing wholesale business.
Boulder owner of 108 Hardee’s files for Chapter 11
The affiliates of Capstone Restaurant Group blamed COVID, inflation and wage hikes for the bankruptcy and imminent sale.
ViewHouse owner pays $3M for RiNo property
The property along Market Street was touted in marketing materials as a “prime redevelopment opportunity.”
Streetwear shop owner bringing bakery chain to Aurora, Colorado Springs
Annie Song said she wanted to expand into an “essential” business after being forced to close her retail shop during the pandemic.
Boston Market ordered to pay $590K to Golden HQ landlord
The restaurant chain has been sued seven times in Jefferson County this year and ordered to leave its longtime headquarters.
Tavern restaurateur countersues his mom, says she pilfered company funds
Frank Schultz was sued for $7.75 million by his business partner-slash-parent on March 15. Now he is suing her.
Bittersweet restaurant property in West Wash Park listed for sale or lease
The restaurant has operated at 500 E. Alameda Ave. since 2010.
Coffee at the Point must pay $45K to Five Points landlord Flyfisher Group
A year-long court case ends with a settlement that the shop’s owner never signed.
