Fresno businesses adapt with new changes

Fresno businesses frequently adapt to changes, with some closing, others opening, and several undergoing renovations. The reports underscore both challenges and resilience within the local economy. Raw Farm in Fresno County, for instance, resumed bottling operations after a costly quarantine, seeking additional sources to mitigate risks of future disruptions.

Conversely, a McDonald's in southeast Fresno planned to close temporarily for necessary upgrades, aiming to enhance customer experience through remodeling. Meanwhile, Madera Community Hospital celebrated reopening after a financial crisis, bringing much-needed medical services back to the community.

The Bernie Mack Slap burger with fries features over 5 inches of fillings including thick-cut bacon, onion rings, fresh onions and a fried egg is one of the featured burgers from Take 3 x Grumpy Burger Lady’s. The burger spot re-opened on Fulton Street in downtown Fresno, California, on Jan. 27, 2025. By ERIC PAUL ZAMORA

NO. 1: BURGER JOINT RE-OPENS IN FRESNO AS FATHER-DAUGHTER CREATION. ‘IT’S JUICY AND IT’S DELICIOUS’

“I love this legacy of burgers that me and my dad are creating.” | Published February 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Robert Rodriguez

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. 2: 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

Sir-fried jajangmyeon and jajangmyeon noodles with pork, vegetables and black bean sauce are paired with imported Asian beverages at Paik’s Noodle in Fresno on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. By CRAIG KOHLRUSS

NO. 3: KOREAN NOODLE CHAIN CREATED BY CELEBRITY CHEF OPENS FRESNO RESTAURANT. WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

The chef, who’s started more than 300 restaurants worldwide, stars in several Netflix shows. | Published February 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Fernanda Galan

Motorists wait to place their orders in the drive-thru lane at Chick-fil-A’s River Park location in this file photo from 2023. By CRAIG KOHLRUSS

NO. 4: CHICK-FIL-A WANTS TO OPEN ITS FIRST RESTAURANT IN CLOVIS. HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR

The popular restaurant known for its chicken sandwiches and long lines of cars has two locations in Fresno, but none in Clovis. | Published January 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Clough

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. 5: 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

Hospital staff, administrators, and local legislators gather in front of the emergency entrance at Madera Community Hospital in Madera as tarps are dropped to reveal the new signs for the hospital during its reopening on Tuesday, March 18. 2025. By CRAIG KOHLRUSS

NO. 6: MADERA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CELEBRATES THE END OF ITS TWO-YEAR CLOSURE. ‘HOPE IS RESTORED’

The hospital had close to 500 employees on its first day of service and is now seeing patients again. | Published March 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Erik Galicia

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

NO. 7: 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

A woman eyes her tee shot at Airways Golf Course as an F-15 Eagle from the 144th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard takes off at the adjacent Fresno Yosemite International Airport in Fresno on Thursday, May 1, 2025. By CRAIG KOHLRUSS

NO. 8: AIRWAYS GOLF COURSE HAS BEEN A FRESNO INSTITUTION SINCE 1952. HERE’S WHY IT’S CLOSING

Airways has attracted more than 60,000 golfers per year since 2023 – twice the size of what most other golf courses typically average. | Published May 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bryant-Jon Anteola

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. 9: 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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The storefront of the new Las Mañanitas in Clovis. By Marina Peña

NO. 10: POPULAR MEXICAN SPOT LAS MAñANITAS OPENS NEW LOCATION IN CLOVIS

The restaurant was voted one of Yelp’s top brunch spots in the U.S. | Published June 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Marina Peña

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