Most-requested additions to Merced’s business scene include Sam’s Club, TJ Maxx and Jersey Mike’s Subs.

Reality Check is a Merced Sun-Star series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email tips@mercedsun-star.com. All six Merced County food business that ...

Merced food truck growth adds convenience, boosting local dining variety. Customers cite food quality, consistency, and payment flexibility as key. Customers call for expanded cuisine options beyond ...

The Merced County Division of Environmental Health maintains a database of restaurant and food inspections, which can be ...

Merced is continuing to grow, welcoming a wave of new residents and businesses. Several new shops have already opened — from a discount store to a beauty salon — and the momentum isn’t slowing down.

No Merced County businesses evaluated by inspectors from the county Division of Environmental Health received an ...

From an ice cream shop to a dental office, several businesses are slated to open in Merced. After reading about Rock N Roll Handrolled Premium Ice Cream planning to open a new location in the city, ...

Some Merced restaurant owners are petitioning the city to crack down on pop-up food vendors by requiring them to follow the same regulations as brick and mortar restaurants. The petition comes as the ...

Six Merced County food businesses passed health inspections in August 2025. Villa’s Taqueria and Bag O’ Crab showed improvement after prior failures. Five of six inspections received “good” ratings; ...