Franko & Friends
Ukrainian-owned coffee shop and breakfast concept that transitions into a wine bar in the evening. Expansion of existing Franko & Co. concept in Sausalito. Will serve coffee, pastries, and breakfast items during the day before transitioning to wine and sparkling wine service in the evening. Alcohol license request filed with California Department of Alcoholic Beverage […]
Starbird Chicken
Starbird Chicken is set to open a new location at 3966 Mowry Ave in Fremont, CA, at the intersection of Mowry Avenue and Fremont Boulevard, next to a Jamba Juice. The site previously housed a Boston Market. No opening date has been announced. Starbird specializes in crispy chicken made with a gluten-free flour and spice […]
KAIYŌ Handroll Bar
KAIYŌ Handroll Bar is a new Nikkei handroll bar concept from the team behind KAIYŌ Restaurant & Rooftop, set to open mid-September 2026 in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow neighborhood. Billed as the city’s first dedicated Nikkei handroll bar, it will offer made-to-order handrolls blending Japanese technique with Peruvian flavors, alongside ceviche, lomo saltado, cocktails, and […]
Egg Palace
Egg Palace is a restaurant and bar concept from the team behind Egg Pals pop-up, debuting at 4101 Broadway in Oakland. Will serve breakfast (sandwiches, plates, grain bowls) and shift to a bar-focused format in the evening with burgers, sandwiches, salads, and seasonal bar snacks. Taking over former TrueBurger space. Owner Brack DeFries confirmed November […]
Pasta Supply Co.
Pasta Supply Co. is opening its third San Francisco location at 919 Cole St. in Cole Valley, a former Peet’s Coffee space of approximately 700 sq ft. The counter-service restaurant will have ~24 seats and serve lunch and dinner daily, offering ~30 varieties of fresh pasta, sauces, olive oil, and other staples. The opening is […]
PopUp Bagels
PopUp Bagels is planning two new San Diego County locations: one in North Park at 3727 30th Street (part of the Amani San Diego development, ~911 sq ft with patio seating, beneath 78 residential units) and one in Encinitas at 1044 S Coast Highway 101. Documents submitted to San Diego County Dept of Environmental Health […]
Ironsmith Coffee Roasters
Veteran-owned specialty coffee shop and roastery opening a second location in Oceanside at Eucalyptus Grove, a renovated retail center. The 1,049-square-foot space will feature house-roasted beans, espresso drinks, and other cafe offerings. Opening is contingent on completion of the center’s remodel, estimated for Q3 2026. Flagship location is in Encinitas at 458 S. Coast Highway […]
Shoreside Gelato
Shoreside Gelato is a new gelato shop from the family behind Shoreside Bakery, opening next door to the existing bakery at 1035 8th Ave in downtown San Diego. Construction has already started and documents have been submitted to the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality. No exact opening date announced. The shop will […]
Better Buzz Coffee
Better Buzz Coffee, a San Diego-based coffee chain, is planning a new drive-thru location at 733 Fletcher Parkway in El Cajon at the Fletcher Crossing shopping center. The 4,500 sq ft space currently operates as a Panera Bread. The company recently submitted documents to the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality. No exact […]
Mia’s Mexican Grill
Mia’s Mexican Grill is planning an $800K remodel of its existing 4,530-square-foot full-service restaurant at 18303 Blanco Road in San Antonio. Construction is expected to begin October 1, 2026, with completion anticipated by May 5, 2027. The project is privately funded by the tenant. SA Partnership Architects is the design firm. Property owner is Loop […]