Pizzeria Announces Expansion, Pet Store Marks Milestone: Bucks Co. Business Roundup

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — This week's "Bucks County Business Roundup" features a Bucks County pizzeria announcing its expansion into neighboring Montgomery County and approvals given for a new car wash to be built at the site of a former Rite Aid store.

Plans were also announced for this year's Bucks County Women in Business Summit, taking place at the Black Bass Hotel in Lumbertville. Tickets are now on sale.

Here's a recap of the top business stories in Bucks County:

Bucks Pizzeria Expanding To Montco

Lucatelli’s Pizzeria, which has built a reputation for quality food in Bucks County, is expanding to Montgomery County. The Doylestown-based pizzeria will be opening its third location in Jenkintown, its first Montgomery County eatery, sometime in the near future. "We’re bringing everything you love about Lucatelli’s, from our 72-hour fermented dough to our scratch-made cutlets and award-winning cheesesteaks, to a new neighborhood," the pizzeria announced on Facebook.

(Jeff Werner/Patch)

Pet Store Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Tails were wagging across Bucks County on Saturday as Dogs & Cats Rule celebrated its 25th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting, free samples, and lots of discounts on pet supplies. George Parente and his sister, JoAnn, the owners of the locally owned and operated pet store chain, were on hand to celebrate the milestone at their Newtown location, the first to open a quarter of a century ago. They have since grown the business to seven locations in Newtown, Doylestown, New Hope, Maple Glen, Blue Bell, Pennington and Princeton.

The owners of Dogs & Cats Rule join members of the Newtown Business Association and State Rep. Perry Warren in cutting the ribbon on the store's 25th anniversary. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Women In Business To Gather For Summit

Tickets are now available for the 4th Annual Bucks County Women in Business Summit scheduled for October 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Black Bass Hotel, 3774 River Road, Lumberville. The event, which raises funds for the Kin Wellness and Support Center in Buckingham, is sponsored by Karen Thompson’s Fox & Holly and produced by Sarah Peters of Sarah Peters Team eXp Luxury. A highlight of the evening will be a moderated panel discussion featuring some of Bucks County’s most successful entrepreneurs along with a networking shuffle and business card exchange.

The Bucks County Women In Business Summit will be taking place at the Black Bass Hotel in Lumberville.

Nail Salon Launches Breast Cancer Campaign

Cosmo Nail Lounge is kicking off October with "Beauty With Purpose," a month-long breast cancer awareness campaign. "As a locally owned salon in Doylestown, we believe beauty can be more than self-care," said owner Hue Nguyen. "It can also be a way to give back and make a difference in our community. Through this campaign, our clients can enjoy their beauty appointments while supporting an important cause." Cosmo is partnering with Doylestown-based Main St. Missions to support breast cancer awareness. Last year, the salon raised $3,000. This year, they're hoping to match and exceed that amount.

The Cosmo Nail Salon is located in the Barn Plaza in Doylestown Township. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Former Rite Aid To Become Falls Car Wash

A shuttered Rite Aid will be transform into a Spotless Car Wash in Falls Township following conditional use approval from the Falls Township Board of Supervisors. After an hour-long hearing, the supervisors granted approval to allow Flagship Pennsylvania OPCO, LLC to open a Spotless Car Wash at the former Rite Aid site at 547 W. Trenton Ave. Ray Garganio, Spotless Car Wash vice president, said that construction will take about seven months to complete, as modifications are needed at the 3.155-acre site.

A rendering showing the proposed car wash.