Businesses opening and closing in Bakersfield
In the last 30 days in Bakersfield, 76 closed, 5 changed owners and 2 applied to open. Updated Nov 11, 2026 from public records.
- Opened
- 0
- 1 in 12 months
- Closed
- 76
- 77 in 12 months
- For sale
- 0
- 0 in 12 months
- Changing owners
- 5
- 15 in 12 months
- Coming soon
- 2
- 3 in 12 months
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Recently opened in Bakersfield
- New shopJan 12, 2026Shop · 309 Wilkins Street
Recently closed in Bakersfield
- Krispy Krunchy ChickenOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 2697 Mount Vernon Ave
- Smith's BakeriesOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 3711 Columbus St
- Pier 1 ImportsOct 21, 2026Shop · 3800 Mall View Rd Ste 300
- Pizza Hut ExpressOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 3401 Mall View Rd
- Chapos Tacos De TijuanaOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 2945 Niles St
- Andre's Drive InOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 1630 Niles St
- Linos TacosOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 2233 Niles Pt
- Ben & Jerry'sOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 3000 Mall View Rd Ste 1107
- Long John Silver'sOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 2674 Mount Vernon Ave
- La Cabana RestaurantOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 1219 Golden State Ave
- Donut HutOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 2401 M St #100
- Baja FreshOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 1201 24th St, Ste D100
- Gimmee Some Sugar SweetOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 2100 19th St Ste D
- Don Pepito's RestaurantOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 1201 Chester Ave
- YogurtlandOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 920 California Ave,
- Sinaloa Mexican RestaurantOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 910 20th St
- La Costa MariscosOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 716 21st St
- Fabious' BEST BBQ & CateringOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 1301 4th St
- Rodeway Inn & SuitesOct 21, 2026Hotel · 3400 Chester Ln
- Mimi's CafeOct 21, 2026Restaurant · 4025 California Ave
Changing owners in Bakersfield
- Charm Ash MarketOct 29, 2026Grocery and market · 2627 Haley St, Ste BLiquor license transferred to new owner
- Chris Market LiquorOct 21, 2026Grocery and market · 2311 Cottonwood RdLiquor license transferred to new owner
- Airport Gas N GrabOct 7, 2026Grocery and market · 1508 Airport DrLiquor license transferred to new owner
- L & B Mexican RestaurantOct 2, 2026Restaurant · 1219 Golden State AveLiquor license transferred to new owner
- Discount Stop MarketSep 29, 2026Grocery and market · 503 E Brundage LnLiquor license transferred to new owner
- Tocayos Cocina Y CantinaSep 29, 2026Business · 2631 Fashion Pl Ste CLiquor license transferred to new owner
Coming soon in Bakersfield
- Casa Tabares Mariscos- Cantina GrillOct 19, 2026Restaurant · 6401 White Ln, Ste 105-106Applied for a liquor license
The monthly Storefront Report
What opened, closed and sold in Bakersfield and other California cities, with trends, businesses changing hands and storefronts that turned over. By email, once a month.
What’s opening and closing, by type
Past 12 months, storefront businesses.
| Type of business | Opened | Closed | Sold or changing owners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | · | 62 | 5 |
| Grocery and market | · | · | 6 |
| Bar | · | 3 | 2 |
| Shop | 1 | 4 | · |
| Fitness and recreation | · | 3 | · |
| Beauty and personal care | · | 2 | · |
| Cafe and bakery | · | 1 | · |
| Auto sales and service | · | 1 | · |
| Hotel | · | 1 | · |
Sources for Bakersfield: California ABC licensing records, Overture Maps (reported, not confirmed), Los Angeles business registry. Los Angeles publishes only active businesses, so closings here appear as monthly records accumulate. Registry dates are when a business registered, which can differ from when its doors opened or closed. About the data