Rochester Reopens Closed Sections of 2nd Street SW
Phased reopenings of 2nd Street SW come as the Link Bus Rapid Transit project reaches about 67% construction completion.
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Rochester Openings and Closings News
Coverage of openings and closings in Rochester focuses on new business activity and the end of operations for existing sites. Reporting spans retail, dining, professional services and the various commercial corridors that define the city.
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November 6, 2026
Uni Uni, Old Abe Advance for Soldiers Field ConcessionsRochester Park Board staff recommend the bubble tea and coffee operators for the Soldiers Field clubhouse concession space.
November 6, 2026
The Noodle House to Open Sunday DowntownThe downtown Rochester restaurant plans a soft opening on Nov. 8 at 330 S. Broadway in the historic Kelley Building.
November 5, 2026
Investor Buys Walgreens Building for $5.02 MillionMnH Broadway, LLC acquired the 14,800-square-foot Walgreens building at 80 14th St. SW in Rochester's Crossroads Plaza.
November 3, 2026
Mr. Pizza North Listed for Sale at $3.8 MillionOwners Championship Dining put the Rochester pizzeria and its property on the market, with the restaurant staying open.
October 31, 2026
New Pilates Studio Opens at 113 N. BroadwayThe Center Studio offers independent classes in a downtown building purchased by owner Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara.
October 28, 2026
Paragon Theaters to Open New Rochester LocationThe company will debut a nine-screen theater at the site of the former CMX Chateau 14 on November 18, 2026.
October 28, 2026
Conger Meat Market Opens New Rochester StoreThe local meat processor has expanded its footprint into Rochester with a new retail space on Salem Road SW.
October 27, 2026
Eagle Brook Church Opens Permanent Rochester CampusThe 50,000-square-foot facility accommodates 1,000 worshippers following years of rapid local growth.
October 27, 2026
Wingstop to Open Rochester Restaurant October 28The new chain location is set to welcome Rochester customers starting Monday morning.
October 24, 2026
Morgan Stanley Files Permit for New Rochester OfficeThe firm is moving forward with a $1.3 million office expansion project in northwest Rochester.
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Day to day, that means monitoring new leases, permanent shutdowns, corporate shifts and the changing retail landscape. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Commercial real estate trends and zoning changes often dictate which sectors are expanding or contracting at any given time. New dining and retail concepts frequently replace shuttered storefronts in established areas.