Chick-fil-A I-10 & Jackson Street
New Chick-fil-A location opening May 21, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. in Indio, CA. Owner-Operator is Jacob Ramos. Restaurant will offer dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery, catering, and Mobile Thru. Creates approximately 80 jobs. Hours are Monday through Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Black Bear Diner
Privately-owned, Redding-based diner chain opening its second San Diego County location in Vista this summer after an 18-month delay. Hiring is now underway. Rustic design aesthetic with traditional diner menu of breakfast items, burgers, salads and milkshakes. Chain has 156 locations coast to coast. Replaces long-shuttered Coco’s location at Melrose Drive and West Vista Way.
Seoul Meat Company
Seoul Meat Company plans to offer all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue at Fresno’s Fashion Fair Mall. Mentioned as one of the largest newcomers to the Fresno Korean restaurant scene.
San Damián
Celebrity chef Enrique Olvera and his Casamata hospitality group are opening San Damián, a modern mariscos/seafood restaurant on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in the former Atla Venice space. Executive chef Chuy Cervantes will lead the kitchen. Menu includes ceviches, fish tacos, seafood tlayudas, and fresh tortillas. Approximately 70 seats. Bar program features agave spirits and Mexican […]
Sam’s Italian Deli and Market
Second location of beloved Sam’s Italian Deli and Market opening in the Villagio shopping center at Blackstone and Nees avenues in north Fresno. The 9,500 sq ft space (formerly Sierra Nut House) will offer the same products as the original First Street location plus new Roman-style ‘pala’ pizzas and expanded baking. Demolition work has begun. […]
Ueki Omakase at Blue Ribbon Sushi
Blue Ribbon Sushi is reopening at Palisades Village this August after being closed since the Palisades fires. Alongside the reopening, a new 14-seat omakase concept called Ueki Omakase (also referenced as Ukei Omakase) will debut, orchestrated by Chef Hongki Lee. The omakase features 10 sushi bar seats and two booths, a hinoki wood sushi bar, […]
16 Handles
Franchisee Rockwell Allen and business partner signed a two-unit deal to bring upscale frozen yogurt franchise 16 Handles to the San Fernando Valley, targeting Northridge for initial locations. This marks the brand’s first expansion into California. They are currently scouting locations and plan to open ‘as soon as possible’ with no definitive timeline yet. The […]
Pastaphony
Pastaphony, a Southern California fast-casual Italian pasta bowl chain, is expanding to Long Beach at The Promenade, taking over the former Ubuntu Cafe space. Co-founder Leni Benbicaco confirmed a planned opening in the first half of June 2026. The location will also feature Grandpa Coffee House, an in-house coffee concept offering coffee, espresso drinks, matcha, […]
Better Buzz Coffee Company
Better Buzz Coffee Company, a San Diego-based coffee chain, is proposing to open a new location in Vista at 1650 S Melrose Dr, currently the site of a Del Taco. The proposal was submitted to the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality. No confirmed timeline for construction or opening. Approval is still pending.
Harland Clubhouse
Harland Brewing Co. is opening Harland Clubhouse at Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center. The new food and beverage concept will feature 2,000 sq ft of indoor dining, outdoor patio, counter service with smashburgers, breakfast burritos, tacos, and Harland beers on tap. Open daily 7am-10pm. Director of Culinary Operations is Scott Cannon. Targeting May […]