The restaurant scene in Brandon is set to expand as bdnmb.ca recently learned the city would be receiving a Konz Pizza...in a cone franchise. The innovative on the go menu includes various pizza recipes and toppings in a hand held cone. You can either design your own flavor profile or select one of their any signature flavours: pepperoni, BBQ chicken, Hawaiian, buffalo chicken & more. As well as pizza (in a cone) you can also choose to have your option served as a pressed pizza or a flatbread. In addition to the pizza in a cone, the menu also offers fresh pasta choices like spaghetti & meatballs, mac & cheese, creamy basil penne, and a homemade classic lasagna. In the mood for a salad, they have those to. Along with the pizza, pasta, & salads Konz also serves a selection of milkshakes and ice-cream. The Konz Pizzza franchise in Brandon will be located at 1890-18th Street North.  The 900 sq foot restaurant is expected to open sometime in September 2020 and will employ 8-12 people. The western-based franchise also has a location in Winnipeg (City Place food court).

Victor's Bakery is a cozy little bakery located at 222 Rosser Ave in Brandon. Owner Victor and his family first opened the bakery in December of 2013. He tells bdnmb.ca that he was a baker in Honduras, prior to moving to Brandon in 2008. All of the baking is made from scratch with a heavy Latin American influence. Victor estimates that the bakery carries close to 60 different items including cookies, pastries, cakes, breads, baliadas, and a variety of desserts. In addition to baked items, the retail space also serves as an ethnic grocery store with a selection of sauces, spices, tortilla's, snacks, coffees, soft drinks, and more. Web site link.

The Brandon Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its 2020 Business Achievement Awards (137th annual) during an online awards event yesterday afternoon. Business Person of the Year: Bob Ritchot ( B.O.B. Headquarters, Humble + Fume) Business Excellence (Large): Christie’s Office Plus Business Excellence (Small): Brandon Business Interiors Outstanding New Business: Greenstone Building Products Community Impact: Brad Munn (Royal LePage) The "awards recognize, celebrate and profile the accomplishments of member businesses and individuals" each year.

A new food truck/trailer, Willey's Grub Hub is set to hit the streets of Brandon tomorrow starting at 11am. They will be setup at the Just 4 Kidz (1608 Park Ave) parking lot. Menu items include a variety of burgers, wraps, fries, poutine, mac-n-cheese, mozza sticks, home-made perogies, and a foot long hot dog. In addition to setting up at Just 4 Kidz, plans also include having the food trailer running in and around southern Manitoba at special events, fairs, & festivals. They will also be available for catering. The food trailer is being operated by Jamie Sims who has 20 plus years experience in the food industry including several years traveling in the summer fair circuit. The menu will also be adaptable depending on the function they are attending. Their Facebook page can be found here.

Kickin' Axe Throwing Ltd is targeting a July 25th re-opening (by appointment only) at their new location at 1203 Princess Ave. Owner Darcy Low tells bdnmb.ca that he had been shopping for a new address for close to a year to accommodate his needs which included a ceiling height greater than 10' and additional space for future expansion. The 1203 Princess Ave location (3,000 sq feet) is approximately 1,000 sq feet larger than the original address on Park Ave East. He took possession of the building on July 1 and renovations are currently underway in anticipation of the July 25th re-opening. Kickin’ Axe Throwing Ltd. first opened in Brandon in October of 2017.  It's a great activity for stags/stagette’s, birthday/anniversary celebrations, corporate team building or for a fun night out with friends. Stay tuned to their Facebook page and website for exciting updates as they approach their official re-opening date.