John Magsam

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | John Magsam

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Fayetteville-based Slim Chickens is being sued by the operator of 10 Slim Chickens locations that claims the chain painted a picture of a lucrative and scalable franchise opportunity while the reality was "starkly different."The plaintiff, R Solution, based in St. Louis, includes three entities that share common ownership and management of the Slim Chickens franchises.

2 weeks ago | arkansasonline.com | John Magsam

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. America's Car-Mart posted strong fourth quarter earnings on improved profits and sales with the company saying Thursday that its strategy of improving operations is paying off.

2 weeks ago | nwaonline.com | John Magsam

Springdale-based 7 Brew has appointed its first chief supply officer as the chain continues to expand across the nation. Christopher Held will step into the new role at the drive-thru beverage company. He comes from Inspired Brands, where he served as chief supply officer and participated in the chain's growth from 3,500 restaurants to 32,000 worldwide, according to a Thursday release. "We're thrilled to welcome Chris to the team.

2 weeks ago | arkansasonline.com | John Magsam

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. A new Arkansas law will make it legal for microbrewery private clubs operating in the state's dry counties to advertise their location, menus and events through electronic means, including on social media and...

2 weeks ago | nwaonline.com | John Magsam

John Magsam is the Northwest Arkansas bureau chief. He works on the business desk and covers the state’s casino, brewery and firearms industries. John also has some editing duties. He started his newspaper career at the Chillicothe Constitution Tribune in Chillicothe, Mo. in 1993 and has worked at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since 1999. John is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University in Russellville.