For decades the “Big Three” – Domino’s, Pizza Hut and Papa John’s – have dominated the pizza industry, but the fast-casual dining concept is changing that.

And one of the new players disrupting the industry is PizzaRev, a fast-casual pizza restaurant with three locations in Memphis.

2. Babalu Taps GM, Chef for New East Memphis Location - Monday, February 20, 2017

Babalu Tapas and Tacos has named a general manager and an executive chef for its new East Memphis location at 6450 Poplar Ave., which is expected to open in April.

3. Events - Thursday, January 26, 2017

PizzaRev will hold a grand opening for its first Memphis location Thursday, Jan. 26, at 10:30 a.m. at 6450 Poplar Ave., suite 119. Thursday will be a pay-what-you-want fundraiser for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital; customers can pay what they want for a personal pizza, with all funds being donated to the hospital. Visit pizzarev.com.

4. Events - Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in NovaCopy’s conference room, 7251 Appling Farms Parkway. The topic is The MasterMind Principle, based on the book “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.com.

5. PizzaRev Grand Opening To Benefit Le Bonheur - Tuesday, January 24, 2017

The national build-your-own artisanal pizza concept PizzaRev is holding a grand opening this week for the first of three Memphis franchise locations, and the event will double as a fundraiser for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

6. Events - Tuesday, January 24, 2017

The Orpheum Theatre will present “The Bodyguard: The Musical” Tuesday through Sunday, Jan. 24-29, at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Visit orpheum-memphis.com for show times and tickets.

7. Events - Tuesday, January 10, 2017

PizzaRev will hold job fairs Tuesday, Jan. 10, and Thursday, Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its future location near International Paper at 6450 Poplar Ave., suite 119. The fast-casual eatery is looking to hire 50 crew members. Interested applicants can apply in person or visit pleaseapplyonline.com/tennrev to begin the process online.

8. Events - Monday, January 9, 2017

The Yard will recycle Christmas trees free of charge through Jan. 29 at its recycling and composting facility, 1735 Thomas Road. Hours are Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you mention Memphis Botanic Garden when dropping off a tree, The Yard will donate $5 to MBG. Call 901-833-9273 for details.

9. Events - Friday, January 6, 2017

POTS@TheWorks will present the world premiere of “Other People’s Happiness,” a winner of the 2015 NewWorks@TheWorks playwriting competition, Friday, Jan. 6, through Jan. 29 at TheatreWorks, 2085 Monroe Ave. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org for times and tickets.

10. Events - Wednesday, December 21, 2016

The Fourth Bluff Ice Rink in Mississippi River Park Downtown will host live music by Marcella Simien of Marcella & Her Lovers Friday, Dec. 23, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition, Santa’s elves will make visits each day through Saturday, Dec. 24. The ice rink is open daily except Mondays through January. Admission is $10 and includes skate rental. Visit memphisriverfront.com for hours and events.

11. Events - Tuesday, December 20, 2016

The Orpheum Theatre Group will screen “It’s A Wonderful Life” to benefit Mid-South Food Bank Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at The Orpheum, 203 S. Main St. Tickets are free with a non-perishable food donation or $5 cash contribution for the Food Bank. Visit orpheum-memphis.com for details on where to drop off donations.

12. Events - Monday, December 19, 2016

PizzaRev will hold a job fair Monday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its future location near International Paper at 6450 Poplar Ave., suite 119. The fast-casual eatery, which is set to open the first of three Memphis locations in early 2017, are looking to hire roughly 50 crewmembers, including shift leads and supervisors. Another job fair will be held Dec. 28 at the same time and location. Interested applicants can apply in person or visit pleaseapplyonline.com/tennrev to begin the process online.

13. Events - Saturday, December 17, 2016

The Orpheum Theatre Group will host a screening of “It’s A Wonderful Life” to benefit Mid-South Food Bank Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at The Orpheum, 203 S. Main St. Tickets are free with a non-perishable food donation or $5 cash contribution for the Food Bank. Visit orpheum-memphis.com for details on where to drop off donations.

14. Events - Friday, December 16, 2016

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will screen “On the Road,” an adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s seminal novel, Friday, Dec. 16, at 1 p.m. at the museum, 1934 Poplar Ave. Tickets are $5 for Brooks members and students with valid ID, or free with a VIP film pass. Visit brooksmuseum.org for details.

15. Events - Thursday, December 15, 2016

PizzaRev will hold job fairs Thursday, Dec. 15, along with Dec. 19 and Dec. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its future location near International Paper at 6450 Poplar Ave., suite 119. The fast-casual eatery, which is set to open the first of three Memphis locations in early 2017, will hire roughly 50 crewmembers, including shift leads and supervisors, through these job fairs. Interested applicants can apply in person or visit pleaseapplyonline.com/tennrev to begin the process online.

16. Events - Wednesday, December 14, 2016

The Orpheum Theatre will present the musical “Annie” through Sunday, Dec. 18, at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Visit orpheum-memphis.com for times and tickets. 

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the University of Phoenix’s Memphis campus, 65 Germantown Court, first floor. Lance Walker of Walker Auctions will present “Buying and Selling With Auctions.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz or call Jo Garner at 901-482-0354.

17. Events - Tuesday, December 13, 2016

NAWBO Memphis will present “Lighting the Way,” its 18th anniversary and holiday celebration, Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Crescent Club Founders Room, 6075 Poplar Ave. Guest speakers include Jozelle Booker, MLGW’s Supplier Diversity Program administrator and procurement and contracts manager and Shelby County Commissioner Heidi Shafer. Tickets are $15. Register at nawbomemphis.org.

18. Real Estate Awakening - Saturday, October 29, 2016

The year’s biggest office deal didn’t affect Memphis’ office absorption at all, but everyone in real estate has felt its reverberations.

When ServiceMaster Global Holdings announced its move to the shuttered Peabody Place Mall from Ridge Lake office park, it promised new life for a 328,000-square-foot black hole in Downtown’s retail market.

19. New Restaurant Opening Soon in East Memphis - Saturday, October 22, 2016

On Wednesday, Oct. 26, the fast-casual restaurant Pimento’s Kitchen + Market will open in East Memphis for breakfast, lunch and dinner at 6450 Poplar Ave.

20. Last Word: Big River Weekend, Buying Local and The Rehabilitation of Lane Kiffin - Friday, October 21, 2016

The city’s riverfront will be a very busy place Saturday with several events – the one getting the most attention is the opening of the Big River Crossing – the bicycle and pedestrian boardwalk across the Mississippi River on the north side of the Harahan Bridge.

21. New Restaurant Opening Soon in East Memphis - Friday, October 21, 2016

On Wednesday, Oct. 26, the fast-casual restaurant Pimento’s Kitchen + Market will open in East Memphis for breakfast, lunch and dinner at 6450 Poplar Ave.

22. Bank Building Set To Become Boutique Hotel - Thursday, July 21, 2016

158 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103

Sale Amount: $1.1 million

Sale Date: June 13, 2016

Buyer: Wessman Holdings

23. Last Word: Greg Davis Gets A New Trial, Overton Park Compromise Done and Tesla - Wednesday, July 20, 2016

The one-time mayor of Southaven is getting a new trial on embezzlement charges.

A Mississippi Appeals court agreed Tuesday with attorneys for Greg Davis, who argued he could not get a fair trial in DeSoto County on the felony charges because of pre-trial publicity.

24. New Center to Capitalize on Strong Retail Demand - Wednesday, July 20, 2016

The shopping center at 6450 Poplar Ave. is fully constructed with tenants opening as soon as next month.

25. New Hotel Planned for Downtown Memphis - Thursday, July 9, 2015

Two Ohio-based development firms plan to build a new hotel on a vacant site in Downtown Memphis.

The Orlean Co. of Beachwood, Ohio, and Ceres Development LLC of Westlake, Ohio, plan on building a Cambria Suites on a 3.3-acre lot on the south side of Union across from Fourth Street, just west of Danny Thomas Boulevard.

26. Wave of New Retail Construction Boosts Contractors - Saturday, March 7, 2015

Retail development in the Memphis area is booming in what construction and retail officials describe as the most active period for retail construction since the recession, with everything from a massive outlet mall in Southaven to grocery stores and smaller, traditional retail centers going up.

27. Fogelman Affiliate Files Loan on Former Cozymel’s Site - Tuesday, December 30, 2014

6450 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38119
Loan Amount: $6.1 million

Loan Date: Dec. 17, 2014
Maturity Date: Jan. 1, 2023
Borrower: Crown Centre LLC
Lender: Financial Federal Bank
Details: A company affiliated with Robert F. Fogelman II has filed a loan on a key piece of East Memphis land.

28. Owner Files $6.1M Loan on Former Cozymel’s Site - Saturday, December 27, 2014

A company affiliated with Robert F. Fogelman II has filed a loan on a key piece of East Memphis property.

Crown Centre LLC filed a $6.1 million loan with Financial Federal Bank for the old Cozymel’s Mexican Grill location at 6450 Poplar Ave. near International Paper’s campus in East Memphis, according to a Dec. 17 deed of trust.

29. Owner Files $6.1 Million Loan on Former Cozymel's Site - Thursday, December 25, 2014

A company affiliated with Robert F. Fogelman II has filed a loan on a key piece of East Memphis property.

Crown Centre LLC filed a $6.1 million loan with Financial Federal Bank for the old Cozymel’s Mexican Grill location at 6450 Poplar Ave. near International Paper’s campus in East Memphis, according to a Dec. 17 deed of trust.

30. Events - Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Talk Shoppe will present “The Master Mind Principle” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

31. Events - Tuesday, June 23, 2009

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will present a workshop titled “Best Practices in Internal Controls” today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Alliance office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. Daniel Moore will lead the workshop. Cost is $65 for members, $125 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

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