New businesses reshape Fresno and Clovis areas

New businesses in Fresno and Clovis signal significant transformations in the local landscape. Key developments span from new openings of popular chains to historic establishments finding new life, showing a community in transition. A massive Target store prepares to open in southeast Fresno, expanding retail options significantly in Fancher Creek Town Center. The establishment indicates an economic boost for the area, drawing interest from other retailers like In-N-Out Burger and Sprouts Farmers Market.

Meanwhile, historic spaces receive new occupants. Jeb’s Blueberry Hill moved into a historic Clovis hotel, escaping challenges faced at its previous Fresno location. The move to a vintage setting allows Jeb's to focus on its renowned breakfast offerings. Elsewhere, the House of Pendragon Brewing Co. introduces a new venture in Old Town Clovis, combining its craft beers with a barbecue restaurant. This development revives a former location of The Craft House, catering to the area's taste for local beer and culinary experiences. Additionally, El Super nears its opening at Manchester Center, further diversifying shopping options in Fresno. The supermarket plans to employ 140 workers, underscoring job creation and economic activity in the community.

A group of mostly jersey cows crowd together to a get a close look at a human on their grazing field while getting a drink of water at the Raw Farm USA dairy in Fresno County on Friday, June 14, 2024. By CRAIG KOHLRUSS

NO. 1: RAW MILK DAIRY IN FRESNO COUNTY RESUMES BOTTLING AFTER QUARANTINE. HERE’S WHAT IT COST

Owner Mark McAfee says his operation is expanding with the purchase of a dairy in Northern California. | Published January 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Robert Rodriguez

House of Pendragon will be opening a new location soon at Pollasky Ave. and Eighth Street in Clovis.

NO. 2: OLD TOWN CLOVIS TO GET A CRAFT BEER BAR WITH FAMILIAR NAME — AND IT’LL HAVE A RESTAURANT

The locally owned brewery has been around for years, but this is the first time it will have a barbecue restaurant. | Published January 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Clough

The interior of the historic Hoblitt Hotel gives diners an old western feel for their breakfast and lunch experiences at Jeb’s Blueberry Hill in Old Town Clovis. By CRAIG KOHLRUSS

NO. 3: BREAK-INS, ARSON ALMOST CLOSED THIS BLACKSTONE RESTAURANT. IT MOVED TO CLOVIS INSTEAD

The new site has more than 100 years of history behind it, plus a roving guitar player everyone calls “Cousin Mel.” | Published January 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Clough

An In-n-Out Burger sign was displayed on a chain-link fence earlier this month in the Fancher Creek Town Center, indicating the structure that’s being built a few hundred yards from what appears to be the front entrance of the upcoming Target. Both Target and In-N-Out project to open around October. By Bryant-Jon Anteola

NO. 4: MORE STORES, RESTAURANTS OPENING AT FANCHER CREEK IN FRESNO. HERE’S THE LATEST

“What you’re starting to see is an explosion of interest in the area.” | Published March 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bryant-Jon Anteola

The Toledo family’s new Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant is open near Cedar and Nees avenues amid anticipation from the community. Photographed Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Fresno. By ERIC PAUL ZAMORA

NO. 5: TOLEDO’S NEW FLAGSHIP RESTAURANT IN FRESNO IS FINALLY OPEN. TAKE A TOUR INSIDE

It’s the first restaurant the family has designed from the ground up and includes two kitchens, huge glass flower art and a selfie-worthy restroom. | Published April 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Clough

Construction continues on the new El Super grocery store, which sells Hispanic foods, and includes a tortilleria, to be located in the former Sears at Manchester Center. Photographed Monday, April 28, 2025 in Fresno. By ERIC PAUL ZAMORA

NO. 6: HISPANIC SUPERMARKET CLOSER TO OPENING IN FRESNO. IT’S HIRING 140 WORKERS

The grocery store is on one end of the mall, which is the beginning stages of being turned into apartments with retail below it. | Published April 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Clough

Bobby Salazar’s Taqueria at Herndon and Fowler avenues has closed with an official notice of “Belief of Abandonment” posted at the entrance, photographed Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Clovis. By ERIC PAUL ZAMORA

NO. 7: BOBBY SALAZAR’S IN NORTH CLOVIS HAS CLOSED. WHAT RESTAURANT SHOULD GO THERE NEXT?

“Sometimes, people just don’t want to do it anymore,” said the president/owner of Bobby Salazar’s. | Published June 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bryant-Jon Anteola

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