Lofty Coffee
Local San Diego roaster Lofty Coffee is opening a new ~2,000 sq ft end-cap location at the upcoming Marja Acres retail development in Carlsbad. A commercial tenant improvement permit was filed June 17, 2026 with an estimated construction valuation of $123,770. Expected to open sometime next year (2027). Will offer coffee, organic juice, chai, almond […]
La La Land Cafe
La La Land Cafe, a specialty coffee and matcha café chain, has signed a lease for its first San Diego-area location at Del Mar Plaza in Del Mar, CA. No opening date has been announced yet. The café will offer specialty espresso and matcha drinks, fruit coolers, and toast selections. This is the brand’s first […]
Dub’s Chicken Shack
New chicken restaurant concept opening at the former Jeremy’s on the Hill location in Santa Ysabel, CA. The 2,200-square-foot space will have approximately 15 employees. The company was incorporated as a California corporation in March 2026. Randall Paul White, registered agent and sole principal, has 15+ years with Dave & Buster’s and nearly a decade […]
Sizzle Shack Burgers
Family-owned smash burger restaurant opening its second location in La Mesa, CA, taking over the former Izakaya Maize space. Expected to open by beginning of September 2026. Menu features fresh ground Angus beef smash burgers, breakfast items, fries, shakes, and fast casual offerings. Co-owned by Jacob Samaan and his father Mike Samaan. First location operates […]
Portillo’s
Portillo’s is planning a new 4,987-sq-ft fast-casual restaurant with drive-thru in New Braunfels, TX. Ground-up construction estimated at $2.5M. Construction scheduled to begin November 2, 2026, with completion targeted for May 3, 2027. Permit filed with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Property owner listed as A L 95 Creekside Town Center LP. Known for […]
Teriyaki Madness
Teriyaki Madness is opening a new franchise location at 165 Commerce Ave, Suite 105 in Manteca, CA. Franchisee Jessie Bassi is behind the new location, listed in the company’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The Seattle-style teriyaki chain is expanding into the Central Valley. No specific opening date mentioned. A second location is also listed as […]
Angry Chickz
Angry Chickz Nashville hot chicken chain is building out its fifth Sacramento-area location at 4740 Natomas Blvd, Suite 100, in the former Sushi Elite space in the Natomas neighborhood. A building permit has been filed with Americo Builders as the contractor. This location will be corporate-owned rather than franchisee-operated. Menu includes chicken tenders, sliders, and […]
Fiery Crab
Fiery Crab, a Cajun seafood boil chain from Louisiana, is opening two locations in the Portland area. One at 1832 NE 122nd Ave in Portland, OR and another at 14930 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Suite 101, Vancouver, WA 98684. Franchisee Eddie Zhen confirmed both locations are targeting a late September opening. The concept features seafood […]
Red Leaf Organic Coffee
Red Leaf Organic Coffee is taking over the former Starbucks space near H&M at Vancouver Mall. Co-Founder Ray Vandervalk confirmed a September 7 opening. Founded in 2008 in Cowlitz County, Red Leaf specializes in organic coffee, dye-free drinks, zero-added sugar beverages, smoothies, and toasted breakfast sandwiches. This will be a new franchise/corporate location joining existing […]
Keia & Martyn’s Coffee
Keia & Martyn’s Coffee is relocating from Lloyd Center (closing August 8, 2026) to 1615 NE 15th Ave in Portland’s Irvington District, a space previously occupied by Caffe D’Arte. Owners are Keia Booker and Martyn Leaper. No specific opening date for the new location was mentioned.