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Six impactful business moves in the Modesto area in 2025

Stories by Modesto Bee journalists, with AI summarization

The curated articles share insights into the dynamic business environment in Modesto, highlighted by openings, expansions, layoffs, and closures. They capture a shifting landscape shaped by both local entrepreneurship and strategic adaptations.

Co-owner and chef Jason Nguyen shows off some the of dishes he has created at Cajun Bento restaurant in Turlock, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. By Andy Alfaro

NO. 1: ASIAN OR CAJUN? YOU WON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE AT NEW STANISLAUS COUNTY FUSION RESTAURANT

To seafood boil or to bento? That is the question. And this restaurant has the answer. | Published February 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Dominique Williams

Modesto Vitality Bowls franchisee Silvana Robin has opened the company’s first-ever food trailer.

NO. 2: ON THE GO? SO IS A MODESTO HEALTH FOOD CAFE. WHERE YOU CAN FIND ITS FIRST-EVER TRAILER

The novel idea is a way “to make healthy eating more accessible,” the company’s co-founder said. | Published February 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Dominique Williams

NO. 3: LONG-EMPTY DOWNTOWN MODESTO BUILDING HAS A NEW TENANT. WHY IT’S GOING VIRAL ON SOCIAL MEDIA

The building has been empty for more than 15 years. | Published February 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Dominique Williams

Slides restaurant and lounge on 10th Street in Modesto, Calif., Wednesday, June 26, 2024. By Andy Alfaro

NO. 4: DOWNTOWN MODESTO RESTAURANT CLOSES 6 MONTHS AFTER ITS GRAND OPENING. WHAT HAPPENED?

The building has switched hands three times in less than two years. | Published March 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Dominique Williams

Stephen Campos, son of Modesto restaurateur Art Campos, is launching a line of salsa using his father’s original recipe.

NO. 5: SALSA MAKER IS RESURRECTING FATHER’S RECIPES FROM 1960S-ERA MODESTO RESTAURANT

Friday’s launch will be the first time that Senor Campos Salsa has been sold in stores. | Published April 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Dominique Williams

Port of Subs has signed a 10-unit agreement to expand in the San Joaquin Valley.

NO. 6: PORT OF SUBS TO OPEN 10 NEW CENTRAL VALLEY RESTAURANTS — STARTING IN MODESTO

A Clovis couple are behind the agreement. | Published May 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Dominique Williams

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.