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Five Guys coming to Jonesboro

Five Guys coming to Jonesboro

 

After months of speculation, Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development announced Tuesday, March 13, that Five Guys Burgers and Fries is coming to Jonesboro.

The restaurant will be located at 2100 Stadium Blvd.  Construction is expected to begin immediately.

Five Guys is based in Washington, D.C. and has more than 900 restaurants in the United States and Canada.  The restaurant offers hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries.

Belk invites nonprofit groups to participate in Spring Charity Sale

Belk invites nonprofit groups to participate in Spring Charity Sale

 

On Saturday, April 21, Belk will host its semi-annual Charity Sale from 6 until 10 a.m. and local schools and charities are invited to participate.

The four-hour, in-store shopping event allows customers to support local charities while taking advantage of special discounts.

Sale tickets are now available to local nonprofit organizations to sell in advance of the event.  One hundred percent of the proceeds from each $5 ticket sold will be retained by the local charity.  There is no limit to the number of tickets charities can sell.

Zips "wishing" grand opening will help kids

Zips "wishing" grand opening will help kids

 

Zips Car Wash, 4206 E. Johnson in Jonesboro, kicks off its grand opening this week by helping a few wishes come true.

On Thursday, February 9, all proceeds will benefit the Mid-South Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 

There will also be free hot dogs, drinks and chips from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Zips will also offer free 3-minute ride-thru car washes Monday through Wednesday, February 6-8. 

The car wash is open daily from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Zips "wishing" grand opening will help kids

Zips "wishing" grand opening will help kids

 

Zips Car Wash, 4206 E. Johnson in Jonesboro, kicks off its grand opening next week by helping a few wishes come true.

On Thursday, February 9, all proceeds will benefit the Mid-South Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 

There will also be free hot dogs, drinks and chips from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Zips will also offer free 3-minute ride-thru car washes Monday through Wednesday, February 6-8. 

The car wash is open daily from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Dairy Queen shows its appreciation

Dairy Queen shows its appreciation

 

In 1940 the first Dairy Queen opened its doors in Joliet, Illinois.

Today there are more than 5,800 DQs around the world.

Now you can add one more--Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Although it's been open for more than a month, the restaurant held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning.

Panera Bread now open for business

Panera Bread now open for business

 

On a cold, rainy day nothing warms you like a hot cup of coffee and a fresh pastry.

Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce members enjoyed both Wednesday morning at the grand opening of Panera Bread, 2213 Stadium Blvd.

The restaurant offers a variety of fresh-baked breads, bagels and pastries as well as hot and cold beverages, including coffee, tea and chai tea.  Panera Bread is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Panera Bread hosts sneak peek

Panera Bread hosts sneak peek

The new Panera Bread, 2213 Stadium Blvd. in Jonesboro, was jam-packed Tuesday afternoon.

Several city dignitaries, including Mayor Harold Perrin, and members of the Jonesboro Police Department, as well as area nurses and church members, crowded into the restaurant for a sneak peek and a free meal.

The restaurant, which offers a variety of breads, sandwiches, salads and beverages, will host its grand opening at 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 25.  The public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting.