02/17/2026
The time has come for me to move onā¦.
My original plan was to close Clarkās and lease out the buildingā¦ but life had other plans. The right buyer came forward and purchased the building and now itās time for me to step into whatās next.
I opened Clarkās when I was 26 years old with honestly no damn clue how to run a business. Over the past 8 years, Iāve learned more than I ever could have imagined ā mostly the hard way, but those are usually the lessons that shape you the most.
As clichĆ© as it sounds, this place shaped me in ways I didnāt expect. It taught me lessons Iāll carry into future businesses, future goals, and just everyday life ā and for that, Iāll always be grateful.
I canāt even begin to explain how thankful I am for this community. The loyalty, encouragement, and support over the years have meant so much to me. There are so many customers I will truly missā¦ some not so much ā kidding, kidding of coursešš
To every employee who has worked alongside me through the years, thank you. But, I want to give a very special shout-out to my dream team ā my dad Todd, Sis, Kenze, and Bailey ā there truly arenāt words. They didnāt just work here, they stood beside me. They carried weight when things were heavy, they showed up on the hard days, the long nights, and the moments when I wasnāt sure how I was going to keep going. Clarkās would not have survived without them. And thatās a fact.
Iām looking forward to spending more time with Josh and my daughter and focusing on the things that bring me real joy.
With all of that being said, Clarkās official last day will be this Friday (inventory dependent). Weāre running low on some items and already sold out of others, so be sure to stop in while you can!
The good news? The new ownership plans to keep the same great food youāve come to know and love and will be reopening soon.
With love,
Ariel š
