04 Nov
Food & Drink

Why this Visalia cheese shop owner is closing a profitable business

By | November 4, 2026 - 2:34 PM

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Erika Gomez, owner of Rustic Cheese Shop in Downtown Visalia, is closing the shop less than eight months after opening. Courtesy of Rustic Cheese Shop Instagram

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Less than eight months after opening in downtown Visalia, Rustic Cheese Shop is closing. Owner Erika Gomez announced the decision…

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