New businesses boost Fresno's economic revival

Recent articles highlight a surge of new businesses opening in Fresno, reflecting a renewal in the local economy. These stories share a common theme of growth and diversification, as varied business types set up shop in different parts of Fresno. Two major thrift stores, Mission Thrift and Neighborhood Thrift, are expanding their presence in the city. Mission Thrift opens at the corner of Bullard Avenue, offering a wide range of items and supporting community services. Neighborhood Thrift opens a second location, focusing on clothing, to enhance job opportunities.

New businesses like Blue Moon Yoga & Wellness and Supri, a coffee and boba tea shop, set up shop in Fresno, broadening health and beverage options. Blue Moon expands its wellness offerings, while Supri transitions from a mobile truck to a storefront. An old Walmart building repurposes space for two new tenants, Chuze Fitness and Kids Empire, retaining its footprint with new services. Chuze Fitness plans a comprehensive gym, while Kids Empire brings entertainment for families. Rubio Ranchwear opens downtown, offering handmade leather goods and Mexican rodeo-style boots. It joins other retail efforts to revitalize parts of the city, aiming to create a vibrant community hub on Fulton Street.

Workers prepare for the opening of Mission Thrift in the former 99 Cents Only store spot in the shopping center on the northeast corner of Bullard Avenue and First Street in Fresno. By CRAIG KOHLRUSS

NO. 1: TWO BIG NEW THRIFT SHOPS ARE OPENING IN FRESNO. SEE WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT

One is a second location of a Tower District favorite. The other will be next to a library and a Starbucks. | Published January 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Clough

Supri coffee and boba chop will be opening soon at 1916 Copper Ave. #105 in Fresno. By ERIC PAUL ZAMORA

NO. 2: FOUR NEW BUSINESSES OPENING IN FRESNO AREA — PLUS A REVAMPED DAVE & BUSTER’S

A clothing store, a boba shop and a yoga studio are among the new businesses — but that Trader Joe’s rumor isn’t true, unfortunately. | Published March 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Clough

The Chick-fil-A restaurant located at 8040 N. Blackstone Avenue in Fresno, CA, is expected to close for the next five months to due renovations. By Bryant-Jon Anteola

NO. 3: POPULAR CHICK-FIL-A IN FRESNO CLOSING FOR RENOVATIONS. COULD THAT INCLUDE DRIVE-THRU?

This restaurant’s drive-thru was considered the worst in Fresno, according to Bee readers. | Published February 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bryant-Jon Anteola

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Two new businesses have signed a lease for the former Walmart on West Shaw Avenue as construction workers work on the sprawling structure near Brawley Ave. in Fresno. By ERIC PAUL ZAMORA

NO. 4: AN EMPTY WALMART IN FRESNO IS GETTING TWO NEW BUSINESSES. ONE CATERS TO KIDS

Could a grocery store also be in the works? | Published March 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Clough

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Einstein Bros. Bagels is planning to open six locations in the Fresno area. One is headed for downtown Fresno. By Special to the Bee

NO. 5: EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS OPENING IN DOWNTOWN FRESNO — RIGHT NEXT TO A STARBUCKS

The bagel shop is taking over a long empty spot. | Published May 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Clough

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Owner Roman Rubio shows off some of the specialized cowboy boots on the shelves at Rubio Ranchwear in its new shop on Fulton near Highway 180 just north of downtown Fresno. By CRAIG KOHLRUSS

NO. 6: NEW WESTERN WORKWEAR STORE IN FRESNO REVAMPS ABANDONED CORNER OF DOWNTOWN

They import rodeo style work boots from León, Mexico — considered the leather manufacturing capital of the world. | Published May 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Joshua Tehee

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.