Good morning, Cincinnati. Talk about a hometown success story hitting the big leagues! Thunderdome Restaurant Group is serving up a massive expansion that would make any Cincinnati foodie proud, with plans to sprinkle 31 new Currito and CityBird locations across the country. After three years of record-breaking results, these Queen City favorites are ready to show the rest of America what we've known all along about our world-class fast-casual scene.
Meanwhile, our rental market is writing its own fascinating chapter. While other cities watch their rents soar into the stratosphere, Cincinnati's playing it cool with a surprising 0.23% drop. And for those dreaming of their big break, our booming film scene is rolling out the red carpet with diverse casting calls for everything from horror flicks to voice acting gigs. Who knew "Maul Santa" might be your ticket to stardom?
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0%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🍗 Cincinnati restaurant giant plans massive expansion of two popular chains. Thunderdome Restaurant Group is set to add 16 new Currito locations across five states, while targeting 15 new CityBird chicken restaurants by year's end. The expansion marks a 70% increase in new locations, with nine Currito spots scheduled to open in 2024 alone. The company's co-founder Joe Lanni cites three years of record results and growing consumer demand for fast-casual dining. Both brands will expand through franchising, with buildout costs ranging from roughly $300,000 to $950,000 per location.
🏢 Cincinnati bucks national trend as apartment rents actually decline. The Queen City saw the second-largest monthly rent drop nationally in January 2025, falling 0.23% to an average of $1,521. Despite delivering over 3,700 new apartments in 2024, Cincinnati's rental market remains remarkably stable with a low 5.36% vacancy rate. The city's landlords are offering fewer incentives than peer cities, with only 21.6% of listings including concessions compared to Nashville's 63.8%. Cincinnati's rental market continues to reflect its reputation for steady, sustainable growth rather than volatile swings.
🎬 Cincinnati's film scene heats up with diverse casting calls across genres. Multiple short films and features are actively seeking talent in the Greater Cincinnati area, with roles ranging from lead characters to supporting parts. Projects include intriguing titles like "Maul Santa," "Crystal," and "Cellar," offering hourly rates from $12 to $200. The casting calls extend beyond Cincinnati to Columbus and Indianapolis, creating opportunities for actors throughout the Midwest. Voice acting opportunities are also available, with nationwide casting for an animated mystery series called "Bunderkin."
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
Cincinnati's prep hoops scene was on fire Tuesday night, with La Salle, Purcell Marian, and Aiken all flexing their muscles in statement wins. The Aiken Falcons continued their remarkable run, improving to 22-1 with a convincing 72-61 victory over Ross, while Oak Hills put on a defensive clinic in their 63-38 dismantling of Walnut Hills. Seven Hills kept their impressive season rolling at 20-3, proving they're a force to be reckoned with heading into tournament time.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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 Clark Montessori (15-8) | ||
vs Williamsburg* | W 61-41 | |
 Aiken (23-1) | ||
vs Ross* | W 72-61 | |
 Hughes (18-6) | ||
vs La Salle* | L 63-43 | |
 Oyler (20-2) | ||
@ Purcell Marian* | L 66-59 | |
 Walnut Hills (9-14) | ||
vs Oak Hills* | L 63-38 | |
 Cincinnati Country Day (14-10) | ||
@ Felicity-Franklin* | W 65-60 | |
 Elder (14-7) | ||
vs Milford* | W 53-44 | |
 La Salle (14-10) | ||
vs Hughes* | W 63-43 | |
 Purcell Marian (14-10) | ||
vs Oyler* | W 66-59 | |
 Seven Hills (20-3) | ||
@ Clermont Northeastern* | W 67-57 | |
 Summit Country Day (13-8) | ||
@ St. Bernard-Elmwood Place* | W 69-35 |
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
The Winton Woods Warriors continued their perfect season rampage, crushing St. Ursula Academy 52-20 to improve to a spotless 24-0. Meanwhile, Purcell Marian Cavaliers made light work of Chaminade Julienne Catholic, cruising to a 60-38 victory in what turned out to be a not-so-friendly non-league matchup. The way these Warriors are playing, they might need to check if they've accidentally activated a cheat code.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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| Purcell Marian (20-6) | ||
@ CJCHS* | W 60-38 | |
 St. Ursula Academy (13-12) | ||
vs Winton Woods* | L 52-20 |
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