BBQ, fitness, clothing, and more: A list of Black-owned businesses and creators in the Fresno area

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- We are putting a spotlight on Black-owned businesses and creators in the Fresno area, so that our Central Valley community can help support and nurture them throughout the year.

Why the focus on Black-owned businesses?

Because Black-owned businesses have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

Because Black entrepreneurs have less startup capital, and face greater systemic barriers to funding, aid, and social support that make it harder for their businesses to succeed.

And because increasing the number of Black-owned businesses is integral to closing the historical racial wealth gap and building a more equitable society.

So here's a list of different types of businesses - from BBQ to beauty and wellness, fitness to photography, clothing to cosmetics - all owned by Black entrepreneurs and creators in the Central Valley.

Did we miss any businesses? Do we need to make a correction? Please let us know through the 'Report a Typo' link at the bottom of the page.

RESTAURANTS/ FOOD-BASED BUSINESSES

• TAKE 3 BURGERS

Build-your-own-burger joint serving customizable burgers, sandwiches, sides, and shakes

1230 Fulton Mall, Fresno, CA 93721

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• PHILL'S CORNER GRILL BBQ & CATERING

BBQ restaurant serving burgers, burritos, tri-tip, ribs, and grilled chicken meals

1427 Tollhouse Rd, Clovis, CA 93611

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• WEEKEND DREAMS PIZZA & WINGS/ WEEKEND DREAMS BURGERS & GRILL

Family-owned business with two different locations on Ashlan Ave. - one is a pizza parlor, the other a burger joint

4442 W Ashlan Ave, Fresno, CA 93722/
4466 W Ashlan Ave, Fresno, CA 93722

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Facebook.

• TOWER BLENDZ

Restaurant serving healthy, tasty options for foods and beverages

802 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728

RELATED: New healthy eatery Tower Blendz offers smoothies, acai bowls and more

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• TOSHIKO RAMEN AND SUSHI BAR

Japanese restaurant featuring made-to-order sushi, ramen, and teriyaki bowls

1112 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• SMOKEY'S GRILL

Restaurant serving BBQ and soul food, also offers catering services

2707 N Hughes Ave, Fresno, CA 93705

You can find them on Facebook.

• KOCKY'S BAR AND GRILL

Restaurant specializing in large buffalo wings, started by two Fresno State alumni

1231 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• TRIUMPH AFRICAN RESTAURANT

Restaurant serving traditional West African dishes like jollof, egusi, and fufu

5730 N First St, Fresno, CA 93720

You can learn more about them on their website.

• SIGNATURES LEGENDARY CUISINE

Soul food restaurant and caterers

4974 E Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93727

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• FASIKA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT

Restaurant serving traditional East African fare like sambusa, ugali, and injera

4712 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93726

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Facebook.

• THE MUG

Coffee shop serving specialty drinks, and fresh-baked desserts and pastries

1137 E Champlain Dr, Fresno, CA 93720

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• FULL CIRCLE BREWING CO.

Micro-brewery and live entertainment venue in downtown Fresno

712 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• BBQ BOB

Barbeque joint serving soul food dishes in their special BBQ sauce

1214 Jones Ave, Fresno, CA 93706

You can find them on Facebook.

• DOLL'S KITCHEN

Restaurant serving gourmet BBQ and soul food

4811 E Butler Ave, Fresno, CA 93727

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• FRESNO GUMBO HOUSE

Cajun/ Creole restaurant known for its gumbo and seafood platters

2503 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93703

You can find them on Instagram or Facebook.

• THE ROSE

Fine-dining restaurant and entertainment venue

820 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721

RELATED: New Black-owned venue The Rose opening in Downtown Fresno

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Facebook.

• RHAPSODY'S RESTAURANT

Restaurant serving soul food fare with a Southern touch

3209 W Shaw Ave Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93711

You can order their food here, or find them on Instagram or Facebook.

• CHICKEN KING

Soul food restaurant boasting authentic Southern cooking

1234 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721

You can learn more about them here, or on FacebooK.

• CHEF PAULS CAFE

Nationally renowned restaurant offering soul food/ comfort food dishes

952 F St, Fresno, CA 93706

RELATED: Chef Paul's Cafe in Fresno makes list of top must-try black-owned restaurants in US

You can find them on Instagram or on Facebook.

• THA SOUL CHEFS

Soul food restaurant

PO Box 982 Fresno, CA 93714

You can find them on Facebook.

• LADALE'S HOUSES OF FLAVOR

Store selling unique sauces, spices, seasonings and dry rubs

2026 W Bullard Ave, Fresno, CA 93711

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

FOOD TRUCKS/ MOBILE CARTS/ POP-UPS/ DELIVERY

• BRAN'S SWEET TREATS

Dessert shop specializing in its Cake in a Jar, available for delivery and pick-up

RELATED: Fresno woman serves up cake with a spin



You can order online through their website, or find them on Instagram or Facebook.

• DOUGH AMAZING

Bakery delivering large, warm, fresh-baked cookies to your doorstep

You can order on their website, or find them on Instagram or Facebook.

• GRANDMA'S BUTTER BUNCHES

Pop-up selling almost two dozen flavors of savory and sweet puff corn

RELATED: Sweet Fresno business finds way to give back with its puff corn

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• PLANET VEGAN BURGERS

Food truck serving plant-based gourmet burgers

You can find them on Instagram or Facebook.

• FIRE N SPICE

Pop-up eatery serving authentic Caribbean jerk chicken and vegan cuisine

You can find them on Instagram or Facebook.

• E'S SOL FOOD

Food truck serving Cajun, Creole, and southern soul food

You can find them on Instagram or Facebook.

• FURY

Food truck serving Nashville-style chicken

RELATED: Madera native's Nashville-inspired chicken business thriving

You can order online through their website, or find them on Instagram or Twitter.

• WING YOUR BELL

Food truck serving different kinds of finger foods, such as wings, fries, and cheese bites

You can find them on Instagram or Facebook.

• THE LOVING SEED

Acaí and wellness bar food truck serving aaí bowls, smoothies, and juices

You can find them on Instagram or Facebook.

• HELLA VEGAN SANDWICHES

Food truck serving vegan and plant-based sandwiches

You can find them on Instagram.

• WEST NATIVE COFFEE

Mobile cart started by coffee lovers from southwest Fresno

You can find them on Instagram.

• BIG MAN'S CALIFORNIA BBQ

Food truck serving BBQ food

You can find them on Facebook.

• CENTER CORK WINE

Wine company started by former Fresno State basketball player; part of the profits go toward helping local high school players

RELATED: Former Bulldog creates Center Cork wine for a good cause

You can order on the website, or reach out on Instagram or Facebook.

NONPROFITS

• READING HEART

Literacy organization dedicated to serving kids, especially those with limited access to books

RELATED: Literacy organization, started by young girl, opens new distribution center

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• KYJO ENTERPRISES

Organization running foster homes for at-risk youth

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• I AM VALUABLE

Educational/ wellness consultant and personal coach

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

LIFESTYLE

• JUST MY ESSENTIALS

Store selling locally-made, all-natural bath products

RELATED: 5 months after attack, owner of Black-owned business launches second store in Old Town Clovis

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• THE WELLNESS CENTER

Store selling naturally-made wellness products

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• SCENT AND FIRE

Manufacturer and seller of perfume-based fragrances, bath soaks, body oils, and liquid soaps

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES

• PAYTON'S CLOSET

Boutique selling custom clothes, specializing in school, sports, and organization spirit wear

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram.

• HAUS OF ESSENTIALS

Online clothing store

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• KING KULTURE CLOTHING

Online apparel store

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram.

• ULTRO SPORT

Veteran-owned online apparel store selling activewear

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• HALCYON STREETWEAR

Online apparel store

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• THE G.Y.M WIG

Online store selling athletic and fitness wigs designed to be worn while working out

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• QUAN RAGS

Hair accessories store selling headbands, bonnets and durags

RELATED: Young Black entrepreneur opens clothing business in central Fresno

You can find them on Instagram.

• PURE REGALIA

Online store selling bracelets, necklaces, and luxury candles

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• PLATINUM KROOQS

Online store selling clothing and accessories

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• KEBA'S BOUTIQUE

Online store selling women's clothing and accessories

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram.

• DOS FASHIONS

Online store selling women's clothing

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• FEMALE CEO COLLECTION

Online store selling women's clothing and accessories

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram.

SPORTS + FITNESS

• SWOLE FITNESS

Personal trainer

ADDRESS:
1755 N. Gateway Blvd ste 101 Fresno, CA 93727

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• IRON BIRD FITNESS

Gym offering personal trainers and fitness classes

814 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• PLAYGROUND TRAINING ACADEMY

Fitness center offering fitness classes for kids and adults, as well as one-on-one training

2882 Larkin Ave, Clovis, CA 93612

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• COACH CAT

Fitness and weight loss coach

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• T1 SPORTS ACADEMY

Student-athlete training academy started by former Bullard High School grad

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• PURPOSED II PRAISE SCHOOL OF DANCE

Christian dance school aimed at providing accessible and affordable training for families

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

BEAUTY + COSMETICS + PERSONAL CARE + WELLNESS

• NOLA DESIGNER CUTS

Barbershop started by former Fresno Grizzlies mascot

RELATED: Man who was Fresno Grizzlies mascot giving back to community as business owner

You can find them on Instagram or Facebook.

• THE CHEFNEV LOUNGE

Barbershop

You can find them on Instagram.

• PINK PALACE BEAUTY SUPPLY

Beauty supply store

You can find them on Facebook.

• LIPS BY BB COSMETICS

Online store selling vegan homemade cruelty-free lip cosmetics

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• WIG IT 2

Boutique offering hair products and services

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• BRAID BAR ASH

Hairstylist specializing in braids and thermal styling

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram.

• MINKXMUCK LASHES

Online store selling reusable luxury faux mink and real mink lashes

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• ALL A'S SEA MOSS

Store selling sea moss products

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Facebook.

• B.O.K. CLINICAL

Online store selling clinical skincare products.

You can find them on Instagram and Facebook.

• SLEEP SILK

Online store selling pillowcases made of mulberry silk.

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

CREATIVE SERVICES

• HARAJANAE ART

Artist taking commission orders.

You can learn more about her on her website, or on Instagram.

• FRESBERG CARTOON

Team behind YouTube channel with animated videos examining history in a fun and humorous fashion.

You can visit their channel here or learn more about them on Instagram.

• SOCIAL MEDIA SIDEKICK

Social media marketing firm

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram.

• JKP PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographer

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• SPLENDID TECHNIQUE

Company offering video and photography services

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram.

TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT

• AUTHENTIC ADVENTURES CENCAL

Travel website offering outdoor adventure excursions and custom trips in the Central Valley

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• LEMOORE LABYRINTH

Escape room

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram.

• ZAYMAR 360 EXPERIENCE

360-degree digital video booth for birthdays and other events

You can learn more about them on Instagram and Facebook.

OTHER SERVICES

• BBQ RAY'S DETAILING

BBQ detailing and restoration services

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram.

• NEW LIFE DISCOVERY

Childcare services

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• GRAVES BROS UPHOLSTERY

Upholstery services

You can learn more about them on their website.

• MKG TAX CONSULTANTS

Company that provides tax, accounting, audit, and other services.

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Twitter.