Millbraes Cafe
Millbraes Cafe is preparing to open at the former location of Otto’s Appliance Service on El Camino Real in Millbrae, CA. The business has filed for a beer and wine license with the California ABC. The concept appears to be a coffee shop/cafe. No official opening date has been announced.
Trial I Error
Trial I Error is preparing to open at 368 E Campbell Ave in Campbell, CA. The business entity is Watermark Restaurant LLC, managed by Michael Wade Dobson. An On-Sale General Eating Place license has been filed with the California ABC, allowing beer, wine, and distilled spirits for on-site consumption. No concept, menu details, or opening […]
Surf Up Chicken
Surf Up Chicken, a locally owned crispy chicken concept, is planning a third location in Vista, CA at 1998 Hacienda Dr within The Pavilion retail complex. The 2,341-square-foot space previously housed a pharmacy and optical center. A permit application was filed with the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health last week and is currently […]
Haggo’s Organic Taco
Haggo’s Organic Taco, an organic and seed oil-free Mexican-inspired restaurant, is expanding to a new 2,898 sq ft location at 222 North City Drive in the North City mixed-use development in San Marcos. Plans have been submitted to the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and are currently listed as ‘Plan In-Review.’ The restaurant […]
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 […]