Sentinel staff report–
Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses over the past year, including new restaurants, retailers, service shops and fitness centers.
Below is a list of 22 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2022, which The Sentinel covered stories on during the year. The list is not intended to be comprehensive.
Dollar n’ More. From December: New discount store opens in Citrus Heights.
Ely’s Play Center. From December: New kids playhouse opens in Citrus Heights shopping center.
Global Printing Press and Copy. From December: Grand Oaks Shopping Center welcomes two new businesses.
The Camp Transformation Center. From December: Grand Oaks Shopping Center welcomes two new businesses.
T & Z Toys: From December: New toy store opens in Sunrise Mall.
Chuze Fitness. From October: Chuze Fitness opens new gym in Citrus Heights.
Firehouse Subs. From October: Newest sandwich shop opens in Citrus Heights.
Toys R Us. From October: Toys R Us to celebrate grand opening inside Macy’s at Sunrise Mall.
Naija Cuisine. From September: Naija Cuisine brings tastes of West Africa to Sunrise Mall.
LART Smog N Tag. From September: Vacated repair shop on Auburn Blvd. reopens as smog station.
Folsom Palace. From July: Folsom Palace finally opens new restaurant in Citrus Heights.
Infinity Jewelers. From June:Sunrise Mall welcomes new jewelry store.
McElroy’s Repair & Restoration. From June: New repair and restoration shop opens in Citrus Heights.
J’s Beauty & Fashion. From June: New beauty, fashion store opens in Citrus Heights shopping center.
Royal Stage. From August: Royal Stage to host grand opening next month at Sunrise Mall.
Falafel Corner. From May: New Mediterranean grill opens in Citrus Heights.
Little Violets Flower Shop. From May: Sunrise Mall welcomes new floral shop, just in time for Mother’s Day. *Note: Store has since closed.
Citrus Heights Surgery Center. From April: New 16,000-square-foot surgery center opens in Citrus Heights.
Starbucks. From April: Starbucks coming to Citrus Heights shopping center.
Crumbl Cookies. From March: Crumbl Cookies opens in Citrus Heights.
Joann Fabrics. From March: Joann Fabrics opens new, expanded Citrus Heights store.
Smart Tech Ready. From March: New tech store opens at Sunrise Mall.
More businesses have already announced plans to open in Citrus Heights in 2023. To follow local business news, sign up for The Sentinel’s free weekly email editions.
