Drink 182
Drink 182 is a bar, restaurant, coffee shop, and arcade concept inspired by pop-punk culture, set to open in Ocean Beach at the former home of Cass Street Bar & Grill and Harry’s Taco Shop. The hybrid hospitality concept will feature daytime coffee service (James Coffee Co.), nighttime pizza, cocktails, craft beer, arcade games, neon […]
Slice Beer Co
Slice Beer Co, a Lincoln-based craft brewery known for award-winning IPAs, is expanding to Roseville with its first location beyond the original Lincoln taproom at 665 6th Street. Co-founder and president Russ Yeager confirmed a September 2026 target opening. Full taproom layout and menu details are still to come.
FiiZ Drinks
FiiZ Drinks, a Utah-born specialty dirty soda chain, is opening its first California location at El Dorado Hills Town Center. The 536-square-foot space was previously occupied by GradePower Learning Centers. Franchisees Danielle and Eloy Soto will operate the store. No opening date has been announced yet. The brand offers 10,000+ drink combinations with ~80% of […]
Taco Bell
New Taco Bell location at Headliner Shopping Center (Barstow Ave & First St) will be Fresno’s first without a drive-thru. Operated by Pacific Bells franchise (Dallas-based). Will focus on delivery services (DoorDash, GrubHub) and have a dining room. May be a Live Más Café with full coffee menu. Plans submitted to city; estimated to open […]
Gott’s Roadside
Gott’s Roadside, a Napa Valley-based chain known for American roadside classics (burgers, sandwiches, salads, tacos, organic shakes, California wines, craft beers), is opening its second Southern California location at 401 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica. The 8,800 sq ft restaurant will include indoor dining and a 2,200 sq ft outdoor patio. This will be the […]
Big Boi
Filipino comfort food eatery opening a new food cart at Downtown Disney District in Anaheim. Will serve lumpia eggrolls in four varieties: Shanghai, vegan, ube, and dessert, with signature dipping sauces. Chef Barb Batiste also operates Big Boi restaurant and B Sweet dessert shop in Sawtelle Japantown, West Los Angeles. Opening described as ‘very soon’ […]
IYKYK! Coffee Lab
Orange County-based IYKYK! Coffee Lab is opening a new location at Marina Pacifica Shopping Center in Long Beach. The location will feature the brand’s newest design prototype called the Joyride Coffee Lounge, with a vinyl listening room, mid-century modern design, and outdoor patio. Expected to open by end of summer 2026. A trailer will operate […]
Dojo Sushi
Dojo Sushi, an established Sherman Oaks sushi restaurant operating for over a decade, is eyeing expansion to Encino Courtyard at 17401 Ventura Blvd, Suite G. An ABC license filing was submitted, but the owner confirmed nothing is definite yet. Further details expected in coming months.
PopUp Bagels
East Coast bagel franchise PopUp Bagels is planning a new location at 12184 Ventura Blvd in Studio City, CA. The location is being developed by franchise group Sweetzer Capital, helmed by James Marzouk, which has a 25-unit franchise agreement for Los Angeles and Orange County. ‘Coming soon’ signage has been spotted at the space. Opening […]
Lincoln Beer Company
Burbank-based craft brewery planning a new 8,116-sq-ft brewpub in Canoga Park at a light industrial property. Plans include 169 indoor seats, a 1,500-sq-ft uncovered patio with 100 outdoor seats, and hours from 7am to 2am. Currently seeking a Conditional Use Permit from the LA City Planning Department for beer and wine sales on-site and off-site. […]