A Naperville-based mobile pet food business opened a brick-and-mortar store this week in the Ogden Avenue corridor, one of several recent developments on Naperville’s business front.

Three months after Pet Wants franchise owner Jaclynn Berna and her husband, Evan, began offering fresh pet kibble for dogs and cats via free delivery, the couple has set up shop in the Twin Centers strip mall at 630 E. Ogden Ave.

Jaclyn Berna said free delivery will continue throughout southern DuPage, Will and Kane counties.

The business has been steadily growing since they started in early February, she said, and they’ve exceeded sales expectations each month.

“Word-of-mouth has helped a ton,” Berna said.

What’s different about the Pet Wants franchise, she said, is the freshness of kibble, which is produced in Cincinnati, Ohio, and in franchisees’ hands within two days of it being made.

Besides dry kibble, the store will sell the company’s anti-itch sprays, healing salves and natural dog treats like jerky, grain-free biscuits, dried chicken hearts or minnows, and Chilean blue sea mussel.

Berna said they also plan to offer other pet-related items.

Plans are in the works to create a grooming space behind the retail operation, but that likely won’t happen until winter, she said.

In the interim, Berna is partnering with a dog trainer to offer classes in the vacant space.

Two Bostons adds new location

Two Bostons celebrated the opening of its seventh store in the independent pet boutique’s chain with a Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting event at 1239 Naper Blvd.

The location in the Market Meadows Shopping Center marks the business’ third location in Naperville.

Two Bostons has a store in downtown Naperville at 103 W. Jefferson Ave. and in the Naperville Springbrook center at 2523 W. 75th St. Their other four stores are in Burr Ridge, Geneva, Glen Ellyn and Wheaton.

Owners Andy and AdreAnne Tesene opened their first store 17 years ago in downtown Naperville.

A grand opening is planned for 9 a.m. Saturday, June 24, during which customers can play games, win prizes, take photos at a selfie station and get free treats for their pets.

Simpson Tech moving to Naperville

Simpson Technologies Corp. is relocating its headquarters and tech center from the business park on Shoreline Drive in Aurora to a 9,349-square-foot space at CityGate Centre in Naperville.

The 10-year lease starts Nov. 1 and will bring the office building along Route 59 north of Interstate 88 to 88% occupancy.

An innovator in metal casting technologies, Simpson equipment, services and production solutions are used in foundries in more than 65 countries.

Simpson Technologies CEO Bruce Dienst said the company will receive visitors from around the world, and the CityGate campus provides all the amenities national and international visitors need when they visit Simpson.

Chris Landis, Calamos Real Estate vice president and managing broker, said leasing at CityGate Centre continues to benefit from the move toward smaller footprints, statement spaces and upgraded amenities.

Office space at CityGate Centre ranges from 200 square feet to more than 20,000 square feet.

Anmol coming to Route 59 in 2024

A Milwaukee-based South Asian restaurant featuring fresh Halal dishes will be coming to Naperville in 2024, the company announced on its website.

Anmol is Arabic for precious, and the Milwaukee location serves more than 25,000 guests every month.

The Naperville storefront will be in the strip mall at 1550 N. Route 59.

Enclave Coworking to hold grand opening

Enclave, a new coworking space that doubles as a social club in downtown Naperville, will hold a grand opening event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16.

Located on the upper floors of 218 S. Main St. above Jeni’s Ice Cream, Enclave offers a variety of workspace options, including private offices and shared spaces, and rooms to reserve for meetings.

Besides private offices on the second floor, members can set up on the couches, arm chairs or at the bar in the lounge on the third floor.

On the social side, Enclave members can end the workday by catching up with friends or participating in planned activities, such as yoga during the lunch hour and poker instruction night for women.

Where to dine outdoors with Fido

Looking for a place where you and your canine best friend can dine outdoors this summer? Downtown Naperville Alliance has compiled a list of some of the restaurants with dog-friendly patios in Naperville.

They include: Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Catch 35, Davanti Enoteca, Egg Harbor Cafe, Einstein Bagel Bros., Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co., Fat Rosie’s Taco and Tequila Bar, Feature’s Bar & Grill, Fiamme, Front Street Cantera (front patio only), La Sorella di Francesca, MOD Pizza, Peanuts Bar & Grill, Quigley’s Irish Pub, Rosebud Italian Specialties & Pizzeria, SixtyFour Wine Bar & Kitchen, Smokeshow BBQ, Tapville Social and Vasili’s Mediterranean.

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