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5 significant developments in new business openings and closures

Stories by Fresno Bee journalists, with AI summarization

This collection of stories explores shifts in business openings and closures across sectors from healthcare to dining.

The reopening of Madera Community Hospital after a long closure and the return of Uncle Harry’s NY Bagelry to Fig Garden highlight recovery and nostalgia in their communities. Construction delays and the impact of management changes shape both stories.

New projects, such as Campus Parkway Plaza I with its Hilton Garden Inn, and the arrival of Paris Baguette’s first Fresno location show efforts to attract new tenants and energize retail areas. Meanwhile, Einstein Bros. Bagels expands to downtown Fresno, and Central Valley Training Center discontinues a disabilities program, indicating changes in both hospitality and community services.

Read the stories below.

Uncle Harry’s NY Bagelry & Coffeehouse closed its Fig Garden Village location in Fresno in 2017. Now it’s coming back.

NO. 1: FANS WERE HEARTBROKEN WHEN THIS BAGEL SHOP LEFT FRESNO’S FIG GARDEN. NOW IT’S COMING BACK

See when and where exactly it will reopen. | Published January 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Clough

Creative espresso drinks are a specialty at Otherside Cafe, Brandon Smittcamp’s latest venture offering coffee drinks and food in northeast Fresno. By ERIC PAUL ZAMORA

NO. 2: OWNERS OF POPULAR HEIRLOOM RESTAURANT OPEN NEW COFFEE SHOP/CAFE IN FRESNO

The drinks are creative and the interior has the same flair as the owners’ other restaurants. | Published March 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Clough

A strawberry-topped cake is seen, one of many specialty cakes available at Paris Baguette, which holds its grand opening Saturday, March 22 in Fresno’s Villaggio Shopping Center. By ERIC PAUL ZAMORA

NO. 3: PARIS BAGUETTE IS OPENING FIRST FRESNO BAKE SHOP. HERE’S WHEN — AND WHAT’S ON THE MENU

The French-style bakery chain plans to open at least two locations in the Fresno area. | Published March 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Fernanda Galan

The doors are chained and locked at a Popeye’s location in Fresno. By Bethany Clough

NO. 4: A MCDONALD’S AND A POPEYES ARE CLOSING IN FRESNO. ONE WON’T REOPEN

One will stay closed for months. | Published April 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Clough

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

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.