15 recent Wichita business openings, updates and announcements

Recent business news from Wichita highlights a number of new openings, acquisitions and updates. From the debut of new restaurants and entertainment complexes to the introduction of Amazon’s same-day delivery service and the expansion of Harvester Arts, much has been happening in Wichita’s business community.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

No. 1: Finally, an ‘exceptionally certain’ opening for the new Sheet’s Creek bar, restaurant

Ever since Mort’s owner Morrie Sheets announced he’s opening the new Sheet’s Creek bar and restaurant last October, people have been waiting to hear when it’s coming. Finally, there’s an answer. | Published September 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 2: Ray Baty still doing new 32-lane bowling complex, just not in west Wichita as planned

Ray Baty’s planned 32-lane bowling complex isn’t going to happen in west Wichita where he said it would, but it does have a new home. | Published September 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 3: Some familiar business people are bringing a new kind of gym to Wichita

There are a couple of new gyms opening in Wichita in the coming months, and they offer fitness routines with very specific goals. | Published September 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 4: New Wichita salon suites to feature indulgent head spa and blowout services

Head spas are an increasingly popular trend nationally and locally, and a Wichita business owner has found a way to pair them with another indulgent service. | Published September 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 5: The Marriott AC Hotel downtown finally has a sign; is there an opening date, too?

Developer Sudha Tokala said there’s finally a realistic estimated opening. | Published September 9, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 6: New Highway 54 entertainment center almost ready to go, minus its chief attraction

A new Highway 54 entertainment center coming to Andover will open in November, a couple of seasons behind schedule, and it won’t have its chief feature until the spring. | Published September 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 7: New coffee chain that previously flirted with Wichita is now coming with three sites

A Colorado-based coffee chain that previously flirted with Wichita is now coming to Rose Hill by late this year with at least two more sites planned. | Published September 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 8: Formerly a franchisee, Thrive Restaurant Group buys this Denver-based brand

Once a franchisee for a Denver-based healthy eating brand, Thrive Restaurant Group now owns it. | Published September 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 9: This Wichita saloon previously was just for women, but soon will be for men as well

A longtime Wichita-area store is evolving yet again, this time for one particular group of customers. | Published September 3, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 10: New business offers golfers extra practice, coaching and a place to play

Looking to improve your golf game or maybe even just get in a quick 18 holes over lunch? This new business may be for you. | Published August 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 11: Local arts group to triple in size with new space: ‘We have to go for it at this point’

A Wichita arts group is taking a major step toward becoming a more sustainable organization by tripling its gallery size at new downtown space. | Published August 19, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 12: Wichita finally has this retail convenience that the big cities do

A lot of popular national stores have opened in Wichita in recent years, but there’s been one retail perk the city has done without until now: same-day delivery via Amazon. | Published August 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 13: By popular demand, sisters now sharing their skin-care products with all of Wichita

A couple of Wichita sisters are carrying on a family tradition by creating their own products to take care of their skin and fight illnesses. They’re now sharing those products with others. | Published August 9, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 14: There’s a new restaurant in Wichita, but you can’t eat at it

There’s a new Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant in Wichita, and here’s why you can’t eat at it. | Published August 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 15: Business that sells Fairy Dust and other plant-based products opening on the east side

What does a moving company have to do with a high-end soap business? Nothing, except Randy and LeeAnn Omstead hope to transition from one to the other. | Published August 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.