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Amid higher costs and other challenges, apps add revenue for Arlington businesses

By Katie Taranto
A delivery driver on foot in Rosslyn (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington merchants generated over $50 million in DoorDash sales in 2023 as local businesses continue to adapt to changing consumer expectations.

Hundreds of restaurants in Arlington currently turn to the third-party service to deliver food to customers’ homes, a spokesperson told ARLnow. In a marketplace that increasingly privileges convenience, DoorDash and other third-party apps have helped Arlington restaurants diversity their revenue and combat mounting costs, said Erinn Tucker-Oluwole, co-founder of DMV Black Restaurant Week.

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New Inc. 5000 list includes 21 Arlington businesses

By Dan Egitto
This year, 20 Arlington-based companies made the Inc. 5000 list (via Inc.)

Numerous Arlington businesses have once again made the newly released Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

A total of 21 Arlington organizations, including many consulting firms and other businesses working with the federal government, earned a spot on the national rankings released Tuesday.

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Business owner steps in to help budding writer’s lemonade stand in Green Valley

By Katie Taranto
Nora Jacoby and Kevin Shaffer of Uncle Kebba's Lemonade at Jacoby's stand (courtesy of Maria Jacoby)

A young writer in Green Valley got a sweet helping hand from a local lemonade vendor last week.

Nora Jacoby, 10, is the author of “The Four Princesses,” a story of princesses who share their talents to help a new friend. Last Tuesday, Nora started a lemonade stand outside her house to raise funds to cover the cost of self-publishing her book on Amazon.

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A beginner’s guide to the food and drink scene in Falls Church

By Katie Taranto
Ireland's Four Provinces in Falls Church (staff photo)

West of Arlington, in the 2.2-square mile city of Falls Church, there’s a food and dining community blooming with long-loved eateries and up-and-coming stars.

It’s a city of diverse eateries, where businesses support each other and where locals return to friendly, familiar spots and also seek out fresh flavors.

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Lee-Harrison Harris Teeter would be sold to Piggly Wiggly owner under proposed grocery merger

By Jared Serre
The Harris Teeter located in the Lee Harrison Shopping Center (photo via Google Maps)

A busy Arlington supermarket would be sold to facilitate the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, the companies publicly disclosed.

The Harris Teeter in the Lee-Harrison Shopping Center at 2425 N. Harrison Street would be divested to C&S Wholesale Grocers under current plans. The store would not close but might be rebranded.

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Two recognizable local restaurants listed for sale

By ARLnow.com
Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Ballston (photo courtesy of Hangry Joe's)

A pair of local quick-service restaurants are listed for sale online.

The restaurants are listed on BuyBizSell, a popular online marketplace for the sale of local businesses, including restaurants, small personal care and service businesses, and convenience stores.

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Puppet shop seeks new location as Crystal City Underground set to close

By Dan Egitto
Puppet Heaven in the Crystal City Underground (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Alban Odoulamy has been selling puppets out of his shop in the Crystal City Underground for 28 years.

Opening as “La Marionette” in April 1996, that shop — now Puppet Heaven at 1750 Crystal Drive — has shifted locations over decades, but it’s always stayed in the subterranean mall. However, following last month’s announcement that all shops must vacate the shopping area, what Odoulamy says is the D.C. area’s only dedicated puppet store is one of many businesses in need of a new home.

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Google’s $1 billion data center investment could be good news for tech in Arlington

By Dan Egitto
Amazon HQ2 in Pentagon City (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

As Google plans to funnel $1 billion into Northern Virginia data centers, places such as Arlington may have renewed opportunities to attract tech investment.

Although the data center expansions announced last week are based in Loudoun County and Prince William County, they impact the entire area, said Terry Clower, director of George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis.

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Arlington-based cafe with focus on community expands into D.C.

By Savannah Taffe
The Good Company Doughnuts and Cafe D.C. location near the Waterfront Metro station (staff photo by Savannah Taffe)

Good Company Doughnuts and Cafe is about to open another location, this time in D.C.

The Arlington-born, all-day cafe, also known as GoCoDough, has a new spot near the Waterfront Metro station in the Westerly apartment building at 1000 4th Street SW. The cafe is currently under construction, slated to open in early May, owners Charles Kachadoorian and Kate Murphy said.

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A publicly traded company is moving its HQ from Rosslyn — to Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com
Towers in Rosslyn, including the Nestle tower at 1812 N. Moore Street, viewed from Theodore Roosevelt Island (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

The headquarters of a local, publicly traded company is moving buildings — but staying in Rosslyn

NYSE-listed Graham Holdings Company just signed a lease for the 21st floor of the distinctive office tower at 1812 N. Moore Street, best known as Nestle USA’s headquarters, property owner Monday Properties announced today.

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Arlington cookie company MOLTN continues expansion two years after opening

By Savannah Taffe
MOLTN employee placing cookies in to-go box at the Arlington location (Staff photo by Savannah Taffe)

Two years after launching in Arlington, MOLTN Cookies founder Neal Miglani tells ARLnow his business is not only thriving, but expanding.

The reason, Miglani says, is due to the company’s unique business model.

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Here are 14 businesses currently listed for sale in Arlington

By ARLnow.com
Storefronts along a fictional street in Arlington (image generated by DALL-E)

Arlington’s local business environment is constantly changing, with openings, closings, and ownership changes a regular occurrence.

A small business owner may decide to sell due to shifting economic conditions, retirement, a desire to pursue other endeavors or diversify one’s assets, or to try to turn around the fortunes of a floundering business.

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