Retail Boomed in Strongsville this Year
More than a dozen new businesses opened here in 2012
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At least 10 new restaurants and food-oriented businesses opened in Strongsville in 2012, as did a half-dozen other retail stores.
Restaurants:
Rosewood Grill -- The newest member of the Hospitality Restaurants chain started serving this year at the Plaza at SouthPark.
Barking Bullfrog -- The owner of Master Pizzeria at Bennett's Corners expanded next door with a family oriented sports bar.
DC Pasta -- The Italian eatery opened last spring in the former Palate site on Pearl Road.
Chick-fil-A -- The free-standing fast-food restaurant started serving in January in front on Plaza at SouthPark.
Firehouse Subs -- A franchise of the Florida-based chain opened in the Borders Plaza.
Great Bear Mountain Pie -- The first-of-its-kind restaurant started serving grilled "mountain pie" sandwiches in the food court at SouthPark Mall.
Pholicious -- A new kind of healthy Asian soup stand opened at SouthPark Mall.
And for dessert:
Pure DeLite -- A bakery featuring healthy cupcakes -- made with organic ingredients and less fat -- took over a storefront in Ledgewood Plaza.
Yogurt Vi -- The city's second frozen yogurt shop opened in the Greens of Strongsville, joining Lemonberry.
Menchie's -- The city's third frozen yogurt shop opened on Pearl Road in the site of the former Coldstone Creamery.
Nestle Toll House Cafe -- The first store of its kind in Ohio opened Dec. 19 at SouthPark Mall.
Other businesses:
School of Rock -- A performance-based music school came to Pearl Road.
Family Video -- Strongsville was without a video rental store until this one open on south Pearl Road.
Century Federal Credit Union -- The credit union opened a branch on Pearl Road.
Sweet Kiddles Flexible Child Care -- The first-of-its-kind business brought a new kind of day care and babysitting to town.
Design Surfaces Kitchen and Bath -- The company opened a showroom on Pearl Road.
Discount Drug Mart -- The local chain rebuilt the old Vigliucci's Bi-Rite at the corner of Prospect and Royalton roads.
7 Eleven -- The business known for Slurpees took over the conveniences store inside BP at Royalton and Howe roads.
Did we miss any? Please add them in the Comments section.
• Tomorrow, we'll have a rundown of the new stores and restaurants coming in 2013.
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Rosewood Grill
16740 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH -
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Barking Bullfrog
19616 W 130th St, Strongsville, OH -
Master Pizzeria
19616 W 130th St, Strongsville, OH -
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DC Pasta Company
12214 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH
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Chick-fil-A
16584 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH -
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Firehouse Subs
17200 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH -
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Great Bear Mountain Pie
500 Southpark Ctr, Strongsville, OH -
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SouthPark Mall
500 Southpark Ctr, Strongsville, OH -
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Pure DeLite
17100 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH -
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Yogurt Vi
18086 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH -
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Lemonberry Frozen Yogurt
12927 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH -
Menchie's
14224 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH -
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School of Rock
16888 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH (Suite 4) -
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Family Video
17748 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH -
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Century Federal Credit Union
14244 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH -
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Sweet Kiddles Flexible Childcare Center
16512 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH -
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Design Surfaces Kitchen and Bath
15036 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH -
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Discount Drug Mart
13919 Prospect Rd, Strongsville, OH -
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Erin Houghton
10:01 am on Monday, December 31, 2012
World Champion Taekwondo - Took over the old J.K. Kang studio on Pearl Road. Run by Grandmaster Keun Moo Ryu, a 2-time World Champion
Cory B
6:55 pm on Monday, December 31, 2012
More new businesses that opened in Strongsville for 2012.
4Fun – Opened in the Strongsville Towne Centre
Adrenaline – Opened at Southpark Mall.
Alphagraphics – New larger location on Progress Drive.
Asian Express and Sushi – Opened at Southpark Mall.
Chicken Wow – Opened at Southpark Mall.
Clothes Mentor – Opened in the Strongsville Towne Centre.
Crimcheck – Opened in the Foltz Business Pkwy., 40 new quality jobs!
Dynamic Fitness Group – Opened in the former Ethan Allen space at Southpark Mall.
Elevated Fitness Center – Opened in the former Bally's Fitness Spot on Pearl Rd., Strongsville's first 24/7 fitness center.
Fantastic Sams – Opened in the Strongsville Towne Centre.
Floral Elegance – Opened at 12980 Pearl Rd.
Francesca's Collection – Opened at Southpark Mall near the center court.
Green Spa – Opened at Southpark Mall.
HDI Landing Gear – Opened in the Foltz Business Pkwy.
Ideal Image – Opened in the Greens of Strongsville.
J. Jill – Opened at Southpark Mall, located on the lower level.
Knowledge Points – Opened in the Staples Plaza.
Patisserie 42 Bakery – Opened at 16888 Pearl Rd.
Paul Davis Restoration – Opened at 17910 Pearl Rd.
Pure Health & Fitness – Opened at 13281 Prospect Rd.
Sally Beauty Supply – Opened in the Greens of Strongsville.
Sarah Care - Opened at 11303 Pearl Rd.
Sola Salons – Opened at 16747 Pearl Rd., in the Royal shopping center.
Spa 7 – Opened at 14308 Pearl Rd.
Cory B
6:58 pm on Monday, December 31, 2012
Continued....
Strongsville Family Dentistry – Opened at 20886 Drake Rd.
Strongsville Seafood – Opened in the Staples Plaza.
Taco Bell – Opened at Southpark Mall.
Thomas Cooke Photography – Opened at 17253 Pearl Rd.
Top Driver – Opened at 14780 Pearl Rd., Suite 202.
Vitamix – New Strongsville plant, over 300 new quality jobs.
Wicked Sugar Boutique – Opened on the corner of W. 130th and Albion.
Windsor – Opened at Southpark Mall.
There were also numerous business expansions including Fiat of Strongsville, Medical Mutual, Mulligan's Bar & Grill, Precision Production, SGL Group, Sentro Tech, & Trepke Eye Care Center.