Ooorrrrrrrrbbb!: If you’re the Derby announcer, do you think it’s more fun to scream a horse’s name that has a little creativity or pizzazz as the horses race for the finish line—like say, a Mucho Macho Man or a Giacomo—or … Continue reading
Papa John’s founder John Schnatter has received national attention since the election for stating his fears on how the Affordable Care Act will impact his business model. Some people have been surprised about Schnatter’s statements and/or his actions. I have … Continue reading
Welcome to the October 29 top secret, always confidential Monday Business Briefing. These are biz tips Insider Louisville staff and contributors have collected during the past few days, a few of which are NOT double-verified like Insider Louisville’s daily reporting. … Continue reading
When Andrew Koon bought into San Diego, Calif.-base Fresh Healthy Vending and opened a Louisville franchise 15 months ago, the Jefferson County Public Schools seemed like a natural client. Fresh Healthy Vending uses dual-climate vending machines to stock nutrient-rich snacks, … Continue reading
Welcome to the September 17 top secret, always confidential Monday Business Briefing. These are biz tips Insider Louisville staff and contributors have collected during the past few days, a few of which are NOT double-verified like Insider Louisville’s daily reporting. … Continue reading
Sources started telling Insider Louisvile this morning that Calistoga, Papa John Schnatter’s big non-pizza project, is done. At least in Kentucky. At about 9:30 a.m., we got confirmation from Aaron Thompson, Calistoga CFO. Calistoga Artisan Sandwiches confirms the closing of … Continue reading
Bigger, but not “big.” Heine Brothers’ Coffee co-founder Mike Mays characterizes the surprise merger this week of his nine-store Heine Brothers’chain with Vint Coffee’s four locations as a way to work smarter rather than harder while building a financially sustainable … Continue reading
This is a bit out of nowhere. An insider forwarded us this last-minute notice about a huge national sporting event this weekend in Louisville. USGP Derby City Cup, part of the international USGP of Cyclocross, will bring thousands of people … Continue reading
Short notice, we know. But the Louisville Digital Association is presenting a very topical topic this evening. “Finding Your Edge in Mobile Marketing” with Papa John’s International digital marketing guru Jim McDonnell is scheduled for 6:30p.m. this evening at the Price … Continue reading
In case you missed it yesterday, Courier-Journal reporter Matt Frassica had a story with this tantalizing title: “Who is the most powerful person in Louisville?” Here’s the explanation for this interesting exercise, which Frassica tied to Greg Fischer being sworn … Continue reading
