Lubbock saw fewer new businesses in 2025, here’s a look at the trends

Through the A-J’s reporting, we analyzed how 2025’s business and restaurants compared to prior years. Here’s what we found.

Now that the final numbers are in for 2025’s openings and closings, we can look at how the year tracked with prior years. The result? A nearly 30% drop in new businesses compared to the previous year.
Here’s a look at the numbers and trends.
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Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal | Published: 2026-01-10T10:45:35Z

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