Hyper Likely

OPENING 2026

Mel’s Diner Express

CHAIN LOCATION
Mel’s Diner Express is a fast-casual offshoot of the classic American brand Original Mel’s Diner and offers favorites such as burgers, milkshakes, chili fries, and other comfort foods.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added February 3, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Sacramento

OPENING SUMMER 2026

Dumont Creamery & Cafe – Folsom

CHAIN LOCATION
Dumont Creamery & Cafe is an international dessert and café franchise known for its creative ice cream offerings and sweet beverages. Founded in Hyderabad, India, the brand blends traditional Indian-inspired flavors with modern dessert favorites, serving a variety of handcrafted ice creams, shakes, bubble teas, specialty coffees, and other sweet treats in a casual café setting.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added February 3, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Folsom

opened about 3 weeks ago

LA Bangin’ Tacos

NEW CONCEPT
LA Bangin’ Tacos is known for bold, street-style tacos, bowls, loaded fries and birria-centered dishes.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added February 3, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Arden-Arcade Sacramento

OPENING FALL 2026

IJ Sushi Burrito – Westfield Galleria at Roseville

NEW CONCEPT
IJ Sushi Burrito is a fast-casual Japanese-inspired restaurant chain specializing in sushi burritos, poke bowls, and customizable sushi-style bowls. The concept blends traditional sushi ingredients with a burrito-style format for a quick, modern fusion dining experience.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 28, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Roseville

OPENING FALL 2026

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen – Westfield Galleria at Roseville

NEW CONCEPT
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is an American fast food chain best known for their fried chicken. It was founded in 1972 in Louisiana and now has over 3,000 locations not just in the US, but in countries all over the world.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 28, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Roseville

OPENING 2026

Dodici Pizzeria

NEW CONCEPT
Dodici Pizzeria specializes in Apulian-style pizza inspired by Southern Italy. The concept emphasizes long-fermented dough, high-heat baking, and traditional techniques rooted in the owners’ Italian heritage.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 21, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Sacramento

OPENING 2026

Crème Coffee

NEW CONCEPT
Influenced by Parisian café culture, Crème Coffee offers espresso drinks and brewed coffee, matcha and tea drinks, and simple café fare like salads, avocado toast, and baked goods.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 21, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Downtown Sacramento

OPENING 2026

Fukumi Ramen – Davis

LOCAL ADDITION
Fukumi Ramen is an authentic Japanese Ramen noodle house. Their signature tonkotsu and tori broths are boiled for 72 hours to achieve maximum richness and umami flavors.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 20, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Davis

OPENING 2026

Pier 50 Sushi – Davis

LOCAL ADDITION
Pier 50 Sushi is an all-you-can-eat sushi concept from Fukumi Restaurant Group.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 20, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Davis

OPENING SPRING 2026

Frico Pizza Co.

NEW CONCEPT
Specializes in Detroit-style deep-dish pizza — a square, pan-baked style known for its thick, airy crust and caramelized cheese-to-the-pan edge.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 15, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Sacramento

OPENING FEB 2026

Aiona

NEW CONCEPT
From the Allora team, Aiona is a restaurant concept that features Mediterranean fusion cuisine, including Italian, Greek, and Spanish-inspired small plates, wood-fire grill entrees, and craft beverages.

-Sacramento Bee

Added January 15, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Downtown Sacramento

OPENING SUMMER 2027

Doppio Zero – Roseville

CHAIN LOCATION
Italian-inspired fare including Neapolitan pizzas, fresh pasta dishes, seafood, and classic entrees, paired with wines and cocktails in a casual, contemporary dining environment.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 15, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Roseville

OPENING 2026

Cold Stone Creamery – Davis

CHAIN LOCATION
Cold Stone Creamery is an American ice cream parlor chain which serves premium custom made ice cream.

-Sacramento Bee

Added January 13, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Davis

opened about 1 month ago

Banzito’s Tacos

NEW CONCEPT
Banzito’s Tacos focuses on elevated street-style tacos made with crisped tortillas layered with melted cheese, premium proteins, and house-made sauces, emphasizing deliberate construction and bold flavors.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 12, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Auburn

opened about 2 months ago

Pera Mezze House

NEW CONCEPT
Pera Mezze House is a Mediterranean restaurant serving dishes inspired by Turkish and Greek culinary traditions

Added January 4, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Roseville

OPENING TBD

The Breakfast Club at Midtown – Folsom

LOCAL ADDITION
The Breakfast Club at Midtown is a restaurant offering a breakfast-and-brunch-oriented menu featuring items like omelets, egg-topped skillets, pancakes, French toast, breakfast sandwiches, and fresh juices or coffee drinks.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 4, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Folsom

OPENING TBD

Rooftop Macarons – Roseville

LOCAL ADDITION
Handcrafted French-style macarons in a variety of flavors along with coffee, tea, and espresso beverages.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 4, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Roseville

OPENING TBD

Pasha – Roseville

CHAIN LOCATION
A variety of Mediterranean-style fare including lamb and chicken entrées, mezze plates like babaganoush and tabbouleh, and vegetarian options such as falafel and grape leaves, accompanied by sauces and accompaniments.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 3, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Roseville

opened about 2 months ago

Interlude Kitchen & Bar

NEW CONCEPT
Offers a diverse menu of contemporary American cuisine, including shareable starters, seasonal salads, wood-grilled entrees, handcrafted pastas, and elevated desserts, paired with a curated selection of wines, craft cocktails, and local beers.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 3, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Elk Grove

OPENING 2026

Caked

NEW CONCEPT
Caked serves a variety of handcrafted baked goods including bespoke celebration cakes, cupcakes, cookies, macarons, and cake pops.

-Sacramento Business Journal

Added January 3, 2026 - Region: Sacramento

Placerville

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