Bowling is back: Local venues recovering sales — and strikes — lost to pandemic

Denton Record-Chronicle Business 6/20 2:16P By Justin Grass Staff Writer jgr

Despite being one of the country’s classic pastimes, bowling and the venues focused on it have long been in recovery mode from the COVID-19 pandemic — but both appear to be well on the way to normalcy locally.

Denton-area instructors to add classes about permitless carry following new law

Denton Record-Chronicle Business 6/18 10:00A By Zaira Perez Staff Writer zair

Gun safety instructors in Denton County said they don’t expect their businesses to be impacted too much by the newly signed permitless carry bill, but at least two will be adding classes about the new law.

Fish n' Chirps Pet Center closing after 50 years in Denton

Denton Record-Chronicle Business 6/18 8:45A Staff report

Locally-owned pet shop Fish n' Chirps Pet Center is closing after 50 years in business, ownership confirmed Friday afternoon.

The Mutual Benefit of Content Marketing with the Chamber

Denton Chamber 6/17 9:22A Kendall Carlson

According to a recent survey from Manifest, an online business guide, 53% of businesses are using content marketing as part of their marketing strategy. But is it worth the time investment? What Is Content Marketing? Content marketing is creating...

Shell Shack closing Denton location

Denton Record-Chronicle Business 6/17 7:45A Staff report

Shell Shack, a seafood chain with a location in Denton, is closing its doors, and restaurant management blames construction on Interstate 35E as the major reason.

How a Dave Ramsey financial program has sparked outrage at UNT

Denton Record-Chronicle Business 6/16 9:16A By Marshall Reid Staff Writer ma

A financial literacy tool proposed earlier this year by the University of North Texas is drawing flak from some employees who question the university’s motives.

National Association of Realtors, DOJ settlement awaits finalization and implementation

Denton Record-Chronicle Business 6/15 6:45P By Aaron Layman

The City of Denton saw record high for home prices in March as buyers continued to bid real estate to the moon.

Why you should be friendly with your business competitors

Denton Record-Chronicle Business 6/15 6:45P By Tracy Irby

I recently spoke at an event about small business. In my talk, I discussed the importance of having relationships with your competitors — an entrepreneurial experience I found to be particularly helpful. Years ago, I operated a Sears dealer store…

Constitutional carry – A history and what changed

Denton Record-Chronicle Business 6/15 6:45P By Sam Burke

What follows is an unbiased presentation of the changes to Texas law that have been called Constitutional Carry and which was signed by Governor Abbott on May 28, 2021. To understand the changes made to the law, you must know…

7 of the Best TED Talks for Small Business

Denton Chamber 6/13 11:35A Kendall Carlson

One of the hardest things about running a business is finding the resources you need – be it human resources, financial resources, or educational resources. There's no question you know your product, service or industry but what do you know about...

Lewisville's 90-acre resort-style complex Hebron 121 bought by East Coast investor

Denton Record-Chronicle Business 6/10 12:58P By Amber Gaudet Staff Writer aga

Hebron 121 Station in Lewisville, one of Dallas-Fort Worth’s largest privately owned luxury multifamily developments, has been sold, seller Huffines Communities announced last month.

Denton County Brewing Co. and more: Local businesses win top honors from Denton chamber

Denton Record-Chronicle Business 6/10 9:42A By Amber Gaudet Staff Writer aga

Denton County Brewing Company was named the Small Business of the Year during the Denton Chamber of Commerce's first standalone Small Business Awards Luncheon Thursday afternoon.

H-E-B still not ready to commit to Denton storefront

Denton Record-Chronicle Business 6/10 7:00A By Amber Gaudet Staff Writer aga

Denton shoppers have long wondered if popular Texas grocery chain H-E-B would bring a storefront to the city. But as the company announced Wednesday they would begin construction on a store in McKinney — the third location announced as part…

What's Open, What's Closed: Pandemic-shuttered businesses plan comebacks; new music venue opens

Denton Record-Chronicle Business 6/9 9:11A By Amber Gaudet Staff Writer aga

Denton is seeing anticipated restaurant openings come through this month, along with a major unexpected retail closure and more options for entertainment and dining on the horizon as businesses that shuttered during the pandemic plan their return.

Denton City Council members try to put brakes on DCTA on-demand service

Denton Record-Chronicle Business 6/8 1:25P By Paul Bryant Staff Writer paul

UpdateThis story will be updated tonight as developments occur.