Fresno business stories of resilience and renewal

The curated articles on Fresno business stories consistently highlight themes of resilience and renewal within the local community. Businesses are reopening, relocating, or adapting to new challenges, signaling a spirit of perseverance and adaptation.

A Fresno bagel shop, Uncle Harry’s NY Bagelry Coffeehouse, once closed due to a lease dispute, plans to return to its original spot at Fig Garden Village. The reopening aims to reconnect with its longtime customers and bring back the community vibe it once offered. In another part of Fresno, a local burger joint, Take 3, has reopened after four years. The business now operates as a father-daughter collaboration, adding a new twist to its classic offerings and promising to bring fresh excitement to its loyal patrons. In contrast, Fresno's Airways Golf Course will close due to airport expansion plans. This closure reflects a necessary development for Fresno Yosemite International Airport’s growth, but it marks the end of a long-standing community staple. Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant finally opened a new flagship location, blending modern design with familiar elements from its previous sites. The long-anticipated launch showcases a seamless integration of history and innovation, symbolizing the community’s ongoing commitment to tradition and advancement.

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

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

NO. 2: 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

Work progresses at Otherside, a coffee shop that will be opening soon at Willow and Shepherd avenues in The Row at Heritage Grove. By CRAIG KOHLRUSS

NO. 3: NEW RESTAURANTS COMING TO FRESNO AREA IN 2025. THE LATEST ON RANDY’S DONUTS, TOLEDO’S, MORE

There’s a cafe from the people who own Heirloom, along with a brewpub that serves barbecue and the return of a beloved bagel shop. | Published January 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bethany Clough

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

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

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Morgan Doizaki, owner of Central Fish, talks about the history of the landmark business located in Chinatown on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Fresno. By ERIC PAUL ZAMORA

NO. 6: CENTRAL FISH HAS THRIVED FOR 75 YEARS IN FRESNO’S CHINATOWN. WHAT’S NEXT?

Central Fish is a destination for many shoppers. | Published May 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Thaddeus Miller

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. 7: 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

Walmart’s Ashlan Avenue location at Blackstone in Fresno. By CRAIG KOHLRUSS

NO. 8: WALMART IS REMODELING 3 FRESNO-AREA LOCATIONS. WHAT’S IN STORE FOR UPGRADES?

The retailer plans to renovate 650 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico, creating “tens of thousands of jobs.” | Published May 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Fernanda Galan

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.