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11 Jan

BLOG: California already struck down this franchise rule. Now Washington is reviving it

published on January 11, 2024 - 2:59 PM

Franchise businesses like mine are an integral, if often overlooked, component of our communities. You likely pass by businesses every

08 Jan

Hot and meatless, Dave’s ‘Not’ Chicken crossing the road to Visalia

published on January 8, 2024 - 9:14 AM

Restaurant goers at Dave’s Hot Chicken in Visalia might notice a new addition to the menu Monday as the fast-growing

04 Jan

TGI Fridays gives away kitchen supplies in Fresno

published on January 4, 2024 - 12:17 PM

After 45 years at the corner of Herndon Avenue and First Street, TGI Fridays closed its doors for good on

03 Jan

Local campaign draws attention to small businesses

published on January 3, 2024 - 1:47 PM

Last fall, the City of Porterville and the Porterville Chamber of Commerce collaborated with local businesses and organizations to launch

03 Jan

Fresno catering company adds ‘maestro’ of a pastry chef

published on - 1:28 PM

The Painted Table catering company announced a new addition to its team, pastry “maestro” Julian Coronado, the pastry chef behind

29 Dec

Cannabis shops take hold in Central Valley. How many are there?

published on December 29, 2023 - 2:15 PM

Although the City of Fresno has allowed commercial cannabis dispensaries to operate since the end of 2018, it has been

22 Dec

Central Valley town getting its first ‘Chipotlane’ location

published on December 22, 2023 - 10:26 AM

A year after Fresno got its first “Chipotlane,” Visalia is coming online with its own new drive-thru location of the

18 Dec

Tighter budgets shape local supplier’s top 2024 flavor trends

published on December 18, 2023 - 2:04 PM

A local company that knows a thing or two about flavor has released its annual food and beverage trends outlook

18 Dec

Popular Fresno cafe closed as workers go on strike

published on - 10:46 AM

Coffeegoers in Downtown Fresno hoping to catch their morning brew at Fulton Street Coffee arrived to locked doors Monday as

15 Dec

BLOG: Outlet malls become retail havens for savvy shoppers

published on December 15, 2023 - 12:09 PM

In an era where savvy shopping is not just a trend but a way of life, outlet malls have become