Business in brief: July 6, 2026

Richmond baker, restaurateur and food entrepreneur Billy Fallen is returning to the brick-and-mortar restaurant business with the latest chapter of his Billy Pie brand, WTVR CBS 6 recently reported. His new, compact pizza shop is scheduled to open this month in the Ridge Road Shopping Center in Henrico's West End. Fallen said the new 700-square-foot location will focus primarily on takeout but dine-in is available too. The menu will include pizza, a couple of salads and antipasti, as well as three beers on tap and wine service. The original Billy Pie gained traction through brewery kitchens and, in 2019, a standalone shop at Patterson and Three Chopt roads. Fallen closed that restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new Billy Pie is co-owned with Fallen’s friend James Schroeder, also in the pizza business.

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recently promoted two members of its Commercial Property Services Group. Emily Gabbert, promoted to portfolio manager, joined Thalhimer in March as an assistant portfolio manager and has managed a portfolio of 52 buildings encompassing 945,000 square feet consisting of office, industrial, retail and association property types. Taylor Williams, promoted to portfolio manager, joined Thalhimer in January as an assistant portfolio manager and has managed a portfolio of 1.3 million square feet in 32 buildings consisting of office, industrial and retail product types.

Western wear chain La Herradura is coming this fall to Merchants Walk Shopping Center on West Broad Street in Henrico, Richmond BizSense recently reported. It is planning to open in the 18,400-square-foot spot that previously was home to JoAnn Fabrics. The store sells western boots, hats, clothing and accessories for women, men and children.

Sarah Detruit and Jennifer Wurie have joined EXIT First Realty at 11207 Nuckols Road, Suite E, in Glen Allen.