5 new and unique Wichita business ventures

Five new and unique business ventures in Wichita showcase the city’s diverse entrepreneurial spirit. Highlights include City Girlz Liquor, specifically targeting women who enjoy ‘pregaming,’ and Snick’s Cat Cafe, providing a space for customers to enjoy coffee and adopt cats. These enterprises underscore a trend towards niche markets and community-focused services.

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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: 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

No. 3: Out of grief and a ‘foster fail’ comes Wichita’s first cat cafe

It looked like Wichita was joining a popular national trend and getting its first cat cafe last year, but it didn’t happen. Now, there’s a new one on the east side. | Published March 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 4: New downtown Wichita business grows out of another popular one nearby

After working for others for years, the owners of this new downtown business have opened not far from their previous place of employment. | Published July 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

No. 5: Old Town liquor store will serve drive-through, walk-up customers who need ‘pregame’ help

The founder says the new business will be female-owned and female-friendly. | Published July 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Denise Neil

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.