Openings and Closings

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, once named the best ice cream on the planet, is opening multiple locations in the Treasure Valley.

A new planning permit hints that another chicken restaurant could be coming to Boise—but details are still scarce.

After the Boise outlet closed, questions are swirling about the future of Eddie Bauer stores in Idaho.

After just six months on State Street, a Boise restaurant is closing due to a steep rent hike.

After sitting mostly vacant for years, the former Voice Box Karaoke space in Downtown Boise could soon reopen as a new karaoke bar.

Retail closures may continue at Boise Towne Square Mall as Francesca’s reportedly prepares to shut down its physical stores nationwide.

GameStop plans to close more than 200 stores in 2026, and Idaho appears to be included in the latest round.

After years of uncertainty, demolition permits confirm Boise Factory Outlets will be torn down after more than three decades.

After several major closures in 2025, retail experts say more national chains could scale back or close Idaho locations in 2026.

Nearly 50 well-known businesses across the Boise area and Treasure Valley closed permanently in 2025. Here’s a look at which ones didn’t make it.