Several new franchises, with a focus on drive-thru business, have opened this month in El Paso.
The businesses range from a donut shop and pizza franchise to a shaved ice cream shop, Olly’s, which is new to El Paso. Olly’s has a small seating area plus a drive-thru service. The Pizza Hut on the East Side does not have dining in.
Other established businesses continue to make changes in pursuit of better success. Blazing Tree Brewery announced this past week that it is closing its business but will open in a new location.
Here are more details in this business roundup for February.
Dunkin Donuts unveils first drive-thru only in El Paso
El Paso’s Westside has the first Dunkin Donuts that is drive-thru only. The donut franchise opened on Jan. 31 at 7721 Paseo del Norte Blvd.
This is the 12th location for the franchise in El Paso.
Olly’s Italian Ice
A new franchise, Olly’s Italian Ice, has opened on the East Side. El Pasoans got to try the new iced treats at a pre-opening celebration Feb. 3 at 3150 Trawood Drive. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.