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?
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
AcaĂ and wellness bar food truck serving aaĂ 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.
