Nov. 10, 2026
Here’s a look at recent changes in the business landscape in the Sioux Falls area.
Agua Fresh is back at the food court in The Empire Mall. It’s in the former Cinnabon space that it had occupied for a few years beginning in late 2016. The menu includes smoothies, grilled sandwiches, wraps and more.
Mexican cuisine has returned to the building that for decades was Casa del Rey. El Agave Mexican Restaurant has opened at 901 W. Russell St. It’s owned by Martin Leon, wife Elle and cousin Oscar. The menu has more than 200 items, including appetizers, salads, quesadillas, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, dinner entrees and specialty items. There also are breakfast, lunch and senior menus, and the location has a full liquor license. It’s open daily.
Sanford Health has started construction on a combined clinic and Lewis Drug location in southeast Sioux Falls on the Founder’s Crossing campus. Sanford 57th & Veterans Parkway Clinic will feature acute care, family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology services. Lewis Drug will be attached to the clinic and will feature a Sanford Health Equip location inside. Lewis Drug became a business unit of Sanford Health a year ago.
The Oh My Dog hot dog cart, which opened in June, has expanded into a full-fledged food truck. Owner Stacey Pavlovic sells loaded hot dogs at pop-ups and public and private events. She plans to operate into winter.
Dick’s House of Sport has opened at The Empire Mall. The new store fills the former Sears space at the mall and replaces the existing Dick’s Sporting Goods location. The larger location includes an outdoor turf field and in-store experiences such as a climbing wall, multiple golf bays with TrackMan simulators and a multisport cage.
Vibes Bar & Event Center has opened at 3211 S. Shirley Ave. It offers multiple spaces and can host events ranging from 50 to 800 guests. The bar side of the business will feature a full liquor license and a video lottery casino. Phase two will include adding a kitchen and a patio. It’s owned by Kevin and Delena Tupy, Erica Mullaly and Michelle Blick.
A “Latino mini-market with authentic Cuban flavor” has opened at 1412 W. 41st St. Estrella Cuban Market sells canned and packaged foods, fresh produce, cheese, meats and more. It’s owned by Yurien Rodriguez, who came to the U.S. a few years ago and is the co-owner of a similar market in Aberdeen.
Slim Chickens has closed its location at 2301 E. 10th St., which opened in 2022. The other two restaurants in Sioux Falls remain open.
Sioux Falls-based A1 Development Solutions has joined Pinion, a national food and agriculture business advisory and accounting firm based in Colorado. Founded in 2017, A1 Development Solutions specializes in coordinating agricultural, commercial and industrial projects from site selection through completion. Its services include permitting, utility coordination, real estate brokerage, financing and incentives, government relations and project management.
Cytion has moved its office from south Sioux Falls to downtown’s Steel District. The German biotech company planted its U.S. operations in Sioux Falls two years ago and has grown to a staff of nine. The company serves as a cell bank for researchers and biotech companies needing genetically authentic samples from humans and animals. Its next step is to find laboratory space so it can begin producing cell lines in the U.S.
Maynard’s Food Center in Garretson held the grand opening last week for its addition, which has doubled the size of the original grocery store.
Kwik Star has opened in Hartford. The gas station, convenience store and car wash is along Highway 38 on the east edge of town. It’s open 24/7.
D1 Training held its grand opening Saturday at 5501 E. 18th St. on the first floor of The Carlton at Dawley Farm Village. Todd Gannon is the local franchisee for the national athletic training business, which offers scholastic training for those age 7 through 18, along with adult classes, small-group training and personal training. A membership model offers unlimited access to classes six days a week.
Evolve Fitness has moved to The Bridges at 57th. The women-only gym offers 24/7 access. Previously, it was at 4831 S. Louise Ave.
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