Chick-fil-A Operator Jeff Hoffman Retires in Fort Wayne
A longtime local restaurant leader is stepping down after 24 years to prioritize family and personal health.
Fort Wayne Openings and Closings News
For readers in Fort Wayne, this page covers new retail launches, restaurant openings, small business closures and major facility changes. Reporting reaches the city's main corridors and the commercial centers around it.
Recent news
October 27, 2026
Water Main Break Shuts Section of Coliseum BoulevardA water main break has forced the closure of Coliseum Boulevard between Investment Drive and Executive Boulevard.
October 27, 2026
Junior Achievement Opens Google Storefront in Fort WayneThe new JA BizTown simulation introduces elementary students to careers in technology and data centers.
October 26, 2026
Fort Wayne Reopens Stoner's Funstore Parking AccessConstruction disruptions end just in time for the store's busiest season of the year.
October 21, 2026
Copper Spoon to Open Second Fort Wayne LocationThe restaurant will expand to the Pine Valley Shopping Center by early 2027.
October 15, 2026
Fort Wayne Relocates Historic Craigville Depot BuildingThe historic structure housing Pufferbelly Junction moves to North Harrison Street for riverfront development.
October 15, 2026
Scott Road Lane Closure Will Begin ThursdayA section of the road will close for two days to facilitate restoration following a pipe repair.
October 13, 2026
Fort Wayne Adjusted Construction Near Local StoreThe city modified traffic plans after construction threatened the shop's peak holiday sales season.
October 12, 2026
Dutch Bros Coffee Will Open in Fort WayneA new drive-thru location is coming to the southwest side of the city by the end of 2026.
October 9, 2026
Davey's Delicious Bagels Will Open Second Fort Wayne ShopThe popular bagel business is expanding to the Jefferson Pointe shopping center on October 30.
October 8, 2026
Shepherd's Hand Hosted Open House for Fort WayneThe community organization clarified its range of free services during a recent open house event.
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Reporting here centers on brand new locations, the shuttering of established shops, seasonal retail shifts and new branch additions. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever a storefront launches or closes its doors. The concentration of storefronts in the downtown area versus the outer suburbs creates distinct patterns of activity throughout the year. New construction permits and lease agreements are the most common indicators that a new business is arriving in a neighborhood.