Balompié
Owner Amadeo Gonzalez Figueroa is opening a new Salvadoran restaurant called Balompié (not Balompié Cafe #4) in Richmond, CA (East Bay) shortly after the 2026 World Cup. He already operates Balompié Cafe #1 in San Francisco’s Mission District.
Angela’s Ice Cream
Angela’s Ice Cream, a family-owned Latin-inspired ice cream shop founded by Angela Garat, is set to open a new location in San Francisco’s Castro District at 4053 18th Street. The shop specializes in small-batch ice cream, fresh fruit paletas, and traditional Mexican desserts. This will be the brand’s third location, joining existing stores in Santa […]
Melo’s Italian Table
Family-owned Italian restaurant expanding from its Walnut Creek location to Marin County. New location at 55 Tamal Vista Blvd in Corte Madera. Menu features handcrafted pizzas, house-made pastas, salads, and classic Italian entrées inspired by Southern Italian (Calabrian) recipes. Led by Gaetano Piccolo and Chef John Paul Piccolo. Opening timeline not specified.
Slice House
Slice House, a fast-casual pizza concept founded by pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani, is set to open a new franchise location at 2523 Sand Creek Road in Brentwood, CA. The franchisees are a husband and wife team. The location will feature a location-exclusive specialty pizza. Menu includes New York, Detroit, Sicilian, and Grandma slices. Debut planned for […]
Popping Yolk Cafe
Southern California brunch chain known for egg-forward menu with Asian-fusion twists. This will be the brand’s first Northern California location, part of the Project Elevate mixed-use development near Costco on Elk Grove Boulevard. Construction expected to begin in 2027 with opening targeting spring or summer 2028. Franchisee owners are Eileen and Alan Dichoso. Brand was […]
Life’s Grind
Life’s Grind, an independent coffee shop originally from Galt, CA, is opening its second location in Elk Grove. The 1,500 sq ft space will feature community tables, sofa seating, and a menu of coffee drinks, mushroom coffee, matcha, smoothies, pastries, sandwiches, power bowls, avocado toast, and acai bowls exclusive to this location. Co-owner Gurdeep Bains […]
Welcome Coffee & Goods
New coffee and goods shop at 425 Taraval St in the Sunset District. Owner hopes to open the first or second week of July 2026. Espresso machine is already up and interior appears nearly ready. Located along the L Taraval line.
Morucci’s Deli
Morucci’s Deli, a Bay Area sandwich shop founded over 30 years ago and currently located in Walnut Creek, is preparing to expand with a new location at 236 Golf Club Road in Pleasant Hill, CA. Known for Italian subs, roasted turkey, hot pastrami, tri-tip, and house-made dressings. No opening date announced yet.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden is opening a new location at the Crossroads West development, a 365,000-square-foot mixed-use retail center in Sacramento, CA. The center will also include Costco, Trader Joe’s, Hobby Lobby, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Raising Cane’s. Part of Darden Restaurants’ plan to open up to 70 locations this year.
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Jersey Mike’s has over 130 locations in development across the US. The primary lead is a Manteca, CA location opening June 24, 2026, confirmed by the city’s mayor. Additional notable openings include White Lake, MI (winter/spring 2027), Downers Grove, IL (summer 2026), Bowie, MD (summer 2026), Minnetonka, MN (mid to late summer 2026), and North […]