{"id":407296,"date":"2026-07-22T00:38:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T00:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/407296\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T00:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T00:38:16","slug":"whats-being-built-at-fancher-creek-in-fresno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/407296\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s being built at Fancher Creek in Fresno?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>People are <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/p\/3P-dwMK5-hdH?view=detail&amp;init_source=search&amp;query=does+anyone+being+built+in+n+out+new+target\">buzzing<\/a> about the new building going up at <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fanchercreek.com\/\">Fancher Creek<\/a>. What is it?<\/p>\n<p>A bank.<\/p>\n<p>And while that may not be the most exciting news for new places to eat, drink or shop, there is a new <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chipotle.com\/?utm_confid=&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=search&amp;utm_campaign=alwayson&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=300939564&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwjvfSBhDpARIsAEiOpSv7d7M_Ou3I2JATNe657ZMNivzUlargd4-8rc2nNgOHspmSGp1xOpEaAnkKEALw_wcB\">Chipotle<\/a> that just started construction directly behind it.<\/p>\n<p>Even more businesses are still coming to the shopping center \u2014 and at least one place developers had teased is not coming.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an updated look at what\u2019s next for the big new center at Clovis and Tulare avenues.<\/p>\n<p>Stores and restaurants at Fancher Creek<\/p>\n<p>The building with walls that\u2019s nearly finished past In-N-Out and the traffic circle is a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usbank.com\/index.html\">US Bank<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Just behind it, construction has recently started on a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chipotle.com\/?utm_confid=&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=search&amp;utm_campaign=alwayson&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=300939564&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwsfzSBhB5EiwAOGyqSY4OoldJTK-ZJ91v19qROvz3gLZcZMyVHbsSvmRVeeHok_vXS5ud9hoCdNIQAvD_BwE\">Chipotle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t have any walls or floors yet. But, a Chipotle representative said the restaurant is expected to be open by the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michaels.com\/?cm_mmc=SearchBrand-_-google-_-24018034073-_-198694127896&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwjvfSBhDpARIsAEiOpSsZzimlXnIJRqw5fbpbR66y63hEjohIHA7QXbul0CmedzLx2dT5zsIaAtb5EALw_wcB&amp;dev=c&amp;kw=michaels&amp;placement=&amp;match=e&amp;target=kwd-92295400&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=24018034073&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADkMxxcQdkLLYO9bSQ9ojBusCqQ_v\">Michaels<\/a>, the craft store, is still on track to open in the center, according to Tracy Kashian, senior vice president of marketing and public relations for both Fancher Creek and River Park in north Fresno.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homegoods.com\/\">HomeGoods<\/a>, the popular discount decor and gift store, is <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fresnobee.com\/living\/food-drink\/bethany-clough\/article316542351.html\">gearing up for its grand opening<\/a> at Fancher Creek from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, July 30.<\/p>\n<p>Inside tip: Although the grand opening celebration is July 30, the store is scheduled to hold its soft opening (when they quietly open to the public to work out the kinks before the big day) Tuesday, July 28, according to Kashian.<\/p>\n<p>The store joins Sprouts, Target and In-N-Out, which <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fresnobee.com\/living\/food-drink\/article312876251.html\">opened to long lines last winter<\/a>. PetSmart opened at the end of May.<\/p>\n<p>What about Starbucks?<\/p>\n<p>For now, Starbucks is not coming, Kashian said.<\/p>\n<p>The coffee giant was teased on marketing materials, and talks were happening with the company, she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut it never went through,\u201d she said. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t mean it won\u2019t happen in the future, but not right now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, there is a Starbucks up and running inside Target.<\/p>\n<p>A second phase of construction will include a movie theater and more retail spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Two apartment complexes \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveatbrandhaven.com\/\">Brandhaven<\/a> senior housing and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liveatsarahscourt.com\/\">Sarah\u2019s Court<\/a> family housing \u2014 are also open near the center.<\/p>\n<p>                                          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FRS_ChipotleFancher02.JPG\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"FRS_ChipotleFancher02.JPG\" alt=\"The Fancher Creek shopping center is shown in its current state on Monday, July 20, 2026. An In-N-Out opened on the western corner on East Tulare Avenue and South Clovis Avenue while Home Goods, PetSmart, and Sprouts are located on the south end. A bank and Chipotle are under construction at left.\"\/>                                                                                    The Fancher Creek shopping center is shown in its current state on Monday, July 20, 2026. An In-N-Out opened on the western corner on East Tulare Avenue and South Clovis Avenue while HomeGoods, PetSmart and Sprouts are located on the south end. At left, construction is nearly finished on a bank and work on a Chipotle has started.                                                                                            CRAIG KOHLRUSS                                                                            ckohlruss@fresnobee.com                                                                                                                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FRS_ChipotleFancher03.JPG\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"FRS_ChipotleFancher03.JPG\" alt=\"The Fancher Creek shopping center is shown in its current state on Monday, July 20, 2026 at East Tulare Avenue and South Clovis Avenue. Home Goods, PetSmart, and Sprouts are located on the south end of the center.\"\/>                                                                                    The Fancher Creek shopping center is shown in its current state on Monday, July 20, 2026 at East Tulare Avenue and South Clovis Avenue. Home Goods, PetSmart and Sprouts are located on the south end of the center.                                                                                            CRAIG KOHLRUSS                                                                            ckohlruss@fresnobee.com                                                                                                                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FRS_ChipotleFancher04.JPG\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"FRS_ChipotleFancher04.JPG\" alt=\"The Fancher Creek shopping center is shown in its current state on Monday, July 20, 2026 with Target anchoring the center on East Tulare Avenue and South Clovis Avenue.\"\/>                                                                                    The Fancher Creek shopping center is shown in its current state on Monday, July 20, 2026 with Target anchoring the center on East Tulare Avenue and South Clovis Avenue.                                                                                            CRAIG KOHLRUSS                                                                            ckohlruss@fresnobee.com<br \/>\n        Related Stories from  Fresno Bee<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fresnobee.com\/profile\/218450980\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"author-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/columnmug.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Profile Image of Bethany Clough\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fresnobee.com\/profile\/218450980\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bethany Clough<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    The Fresno Bee<\/p>\n<p>            Bethany Clough covers restaurants and retail for The Fresno Bee. 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