Chick-fil-A Carmichael Village
Chick-fil-A opening a new location at Carmichael Village on July 9, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. Local Owner-Operator Eric Mason will run the restaurant, his second in the Sacramento area. Location features dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, catering, third-party delivery, Mobile Thru, and an on-site playground. Expected to create approximately 60 jobs. Chick-fil-A will donate $25,000 to Sacramento […]
Unnamed New Concept at 732 K Street
KoJa Kitchen is closing at 732 K St in downtown Sacramento, but franchise owner Thomas Quach and landlord Bay Miry of 700 Block Commercial LP confirm a new concept is coming to the same address. The space is a 4,000 sq ft two-story location with an underground bar. No name or opening date announced yet. […]
Fiore del Vino
Women-owned wine window concept inspired by the historic buchette del vino of Florence, Italy. Co-owned by Suzanne Ricci, Melea Martinez, and Sheena Takher. Will serve curated European and local wines, beers, and artisan small bites through a walk-up window with a spacious patio. Located near the State Capitol in downtown Sacramento. Plans to operate Monday […]
Endura LLC
A new restaurant is planned for the former Round Table Pizza space at 815 1st St in downtown Gilroy. Endura LLC filed for a Type 41 On Sale Beer and Wine Eating Place license with the California ABC on June 24, 2026. The concept has not been disclosed and no opening timeline has been announced.
Hot Cookie
Hot Cookie, a San Francisco-based bakery known for cookies and ice cream, is expanding with a new location at PIER 39 (Beach & Embarcadero). The brand posted a ‘Coming Soon’ sign on social media. No specific opening date announced. The brand already operates in the Castro District and Palm Springs.
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 […]