Gigi’s at the Depot
Second location of Gigi’s Cafe opening in the historic Burlingame Bus Depot building near the Caltrain station. Approximately 590 sq ft space with outdoor seating. Will serve made-to-order sandwiches and grab-and-go options with a more limited menu than the original location at 111 Anza Blvd. Signed a lease of up to 15 years. Targeting September […]
Soon and Soon Souvenir Shop
Soon and Soon Souvenir Shop is preparing to reopen at its original Chinatown location with a cafe concept featuring Paper Son Coffee (founded by barista Alex Pong), espresso drinks, pour-over coffee, signature beverages inspired by Chinese cafe traditions, specialty merchandise, wine, and to-go beverages. Outdoor seating only via parklet. Created by Brandon Jew and Anna […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Silk Route
Upscale modern Indian restaurant opening in the former Olla Cocina space at San Pedro Square. Co-owned by Jasbir Singh and Mandeep Jandir, who also own The Brit Sports Pub and Patio on Santa Clara Street. Exterior and interior renovations are currently underway. Expected to open fall 2026.
Sheba Restaurant
Sheba Restaurant, a popular Yemeni restaurant currently operating at 725 International Blvd in Oakland, plans to open a second outpost in San Francisco later in 2026. Co-owner Bassam Alkabsh confirmed the expansion, citing record business. The new location will be in San Francisco but no specific address has been announced.
Chick-fil-A South Salinas
New Chick-fil-A location opening August 13, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. in Salinas, CA. Owner-Operator Jordan Chroman’s second Salinas location. Will offer dine-in, drive-thru, third-party delivery, and mobile pick-up, Monday through Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Creating approximately 80 full- and part-time jobs.
World Traveler Coffee Roasters
World Traveler Coffee Roasters has signed a lease to open a new location at Gold River Town Centre, taking over a former Starbucks space. The cafe is known for in-house roasted beans, specialty lattes, breakfast sandwiches, vegetarian paninis, and rotating pastries. Franchisors Linoy Nesher and Yaniv Rosenberg own the growing regional chain with locations in […]