As the pandemic eases in the region, 2022 is allowing for more retail stores and restaurants to open in Benton and Washington counties. 

• Retail: Dollar General has 3 new locations for Northwest Arkansas in store. Bentonville will have a second location on SW Regional Airport Boulevard, Springdale will have its first on Wagon Wheel Road, and Fayetteville will also have its first on Huntsville Road. The stores will open in Spring. 
• Restaurants: As for food, Rogers will be getting another Panda Express and a Dunkin Donuts. Culver’s Hamburger is planning to open on Walton Blvd. Fayetteville is expecting 2 Jersey Mikes, a Walk-On’s, Smokin Osk Pizza and Tap Room, and more. 

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