Upgrades: Ochsner Cancer Center–Baton Rouge this morning announced the completion of its most recent expansion. The facility upgrade renovated 1,668 of the more than 20,000 square feet on the first floor at the cancer center. Ancillary space was converted into patient-facing diagnostic and treatment areas. The cancer center also upgraded its technology for positron emission tomography scans, also known as a PET scan or PET-CT. Construction costs were approximately $1.36 million, while the cost of the new equipment exceeded $1 million.
New franchise: PetWellClinic, an emerging pet-wellness franchise, has entered into an eight-unit agreement in Baton Rouge and New Orleans with local franchisees Ed and Betsy Erb. Through the franchisee agreement, the Erbs plan to open several PetWellClinics in southeast Louisiana, starting in Baton Rouge, though no location has been named yet. See the company announcement.
Coming to Lafayette: Superior Grill, a Baton Rouge favorite, is planning a Lafayette location at the former site of Randol’s, Scout Real Estate Co. announced on Facebook. Randol’s, a Cajun and seafood restaurant, closed its doors in late November after 50 years in business. The restaurant stood at 2320 Kaliste Saloom Road. Superior Grill has locations in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Birmingham, Alabama. Read the full story from The Daily Advertiser.
