Texas Roadhouse Yes, we’ve been hearing the rumors, and The Electric was the only outlet in town to report on the lawsuit between Holiday Village Mall and Ross over the potential Texas Roadhouse location on mall property. It was mentioned during Great Falls Development Alliance’s Ignite event earlier this month that a Texas Roadhouse hadn’t made it to present. So,

Pizza Ranch Pizza Ranch will be opening in the Joann Fabrics location at 2515 10th Ave. S. The company signed a lease for the space last week, according to their comments during Great Falls Development Alliance’s Ignite event on Jan. 12. The new Pizza Ranch will be 15,000 square feet and include a Fun Zone arcade with 55 games, according

Fifth and Wine Fifth and Wine is going Italian for January. The restaurant is launching its newest menu on Jan. 9. To make reservations, visit their website or call 406-761-9463. Business Bites: Black Bear Diner closed; GRAE+CO opens; Mi Rancho downtown location off; retirement party for Mayor Bob Kelly; Ignite 2024; art reception Al Banco Al Banco is consolidating their

Black Bear Diner The Black Bear Diner in Marketplace has closed. Their last day of business was Dec. 20, according to the company. “We are saddened by the closure of the Great Falls Montana Black Bear Diner and want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our loyal customers who have supported this location. As an independently owned and operating

Montana Credit Union is opening a fourth branch location at 2828 10th Ave. S. The location was most recently home to Anderson Family Pharmacy. Renovations to the building and drive-up access are anticipated to begin after the first of the year, with the branch slated to open sometime in mid-2024, according to MCU. Montana Credit Union leadership anticipates adding five

Bison Ford After 86 years, the family-owned Ford dealership in Great Falls sold. The Cam Clark Automotive Group purchased Bison Ford on Dec. 1, according to Whitney Olson, Bison Ford’s vice president. “We are so pleased to find owners committed to the same values and business practices we’ve employed over our many decades. I’m also so thankful for all our

Crooked Tree Crooked Tree will be open Nov. 24 at their new location at 4117 2nd Ave. N. They’ll have the drive-through open 8 a.m. to noon. Their grand opening for the new location is Dec. 5. Business Bites: Boston’s closing, Old Chicago moving in; ThriveCycle opening downtown; Qdoba opens Friday; military arts day at Paris Gibson Square KellerGeist KellerGeist

Old Chicago/Boston’s Boston’s is closing on Nov. 11 after 16 years. “It has been an incredible journey, filled with unforgettable moments, laughter, celebrations, and the joy of sharing delicious meals with all of you. We’ve had the privilege of being part of your birthdays, anniversaries, and everyday moments, and we couldn’t have asked for more loyal and supportive guests,” the

Chipotle Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening their Great Falls location on Oct. 18 at 1900 10th Ave. S. It will include a Chipotlane, a drive-through pickup lane that allows guests to pick up digital orders without leaving their cars. It will be the sixth location in Montana and the third with a Chipotlane. The Great Falls location will be open