Lee Belote
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 28
- Latest publication
- Sep 27, 2026
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Couple opens second health-focused franchise in Virginia Beach (opens the original)
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Health enthusiasts Tolan and Abby Dyer have added something green to the Marketplace at Hilltop. In August, they opened Pure Green, a health and wellness franchise known for its superfood smoothies, cold-pressed juices, acai bowls, gourmet toasts and oatmeal. In 2016, the couple opened the area’s first Orangetheory studio in Red Mill and added a second location at the Marketplace at Hilltop in 2017. The new cafe occupies a portion of the former LensCrafters space at 737 First Colonial Road. Foun
Moms turn kids’ consignment into cash with Hampton Roads Rhea Lana’s franchises (opens the original)
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Katie Schwabach recently held a huge sale at Patrick Henry Mall. Her September children’s consignment event, Rhea Lana’s of Hampton Roads, filled the space of a former Rue21 with over 13,500 items. The popular children’s sale sold items including double strollers, cribs, maternity clothes, toys, bikes, baby equipment, racks of children’s clothing and fun kid’s shoes such as red sparkly Ugg boots, rhinestone-bedazzled sneakers and miniature cowboy boots. Schwabach purchased the Rhea Lana’s franch
Japanese-style revolving sushi bar coming to Virginia Beach (opens the original)
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A new Virginia Beach sushi spot will be serving fresh food from conveyor belt to table. Kura Sushi, the nation’s largest revolving sushi bar chain, is planning to bring a 3,500-square-foot restaurant to 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd., the primary entrance to the former Pembroke Mall, in early 2027. Currently, the shopping center is going through a $200 million renovation as Pembroke Square. The Japanese sushi chain was established in 1977 and has more than 600 restaurants internationally, including m
Norfolk woman’s dog walking side hustle evolves into treat trailer (opens the original)
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After a long walk, man’s best friend needs a drink. Pups can now belly up to the Dappy Dayz Dog Bar. The pink mobile trailer offers a wide selection of dog-friendly drinks and treats. Owner Tami Moore recently launched the dog-themed bar from her Norfolk home. “I started Dappy Dayz about 10 years ago, and I never imagined it would turn into what it is today,” Moore said. “I originally started dog walking on the side with a simple goal to make an extra $500 to pay down some debt.” Moore walked do
Virginia Beach-based Green Cat Cafe starts franchising (opens the original)
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The cat is out of the bag — the Green Cat that is. The Green Cat Juice Bar & Market has become a franchise. Jacki Welch opened the superfood cafe at 3801 Pacific Ave. in Virginia Beach in 2015. The popular Oceanfront cafe serves an organic, plant-based and gluten-free menu and is known for its smoothies, pressed juices, smoothie bowls, salads and toasts. Also, the cafe has a gift shop with a curated selection of conscientiously sourced products from local and global artisans, including candles,
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