OPENING SUMMER 2026
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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant chain that currently operates 25+ locations across the U.S and is part of United Franchise Group. The restaurant's menu features dips, dolmades, spanakopita, Greek salad, gyros, rice bowls and entrees like souvlaki. Desserts include baklava ice cream and rice pudding.
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OPENING TBD
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Jersey Mike’s is a sub sandwich chain that began franchising in 1987 and operates over 1,500 locations across the US.
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OPENING TBD
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Chipotle, is an American chain of fast-casual restaurants founded in 1993 by Steve Ells and currently operates more than 2500 locations across the US, Canada, UK, France, and Germany.
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OPENING SPRING 2026
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Founded in 1984, Gold Dust Pizza is a family-owned Northern California chain with both full-service and fast-casual Express locations. The menu features handcrafted pizzas, oversized calzones, wings, oven-toasted sandwiches, fresh salads, and breadsticks.
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opened about 1 month ago
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Doña Mari Cocinita is a Sacramento Mexican concept rooted in traditional family recipes, serving authentic street-style dishes including birria tacos with consomé, pambazos, mulitas, quesadillas, and burritos.
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opened about 2 months ago
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Ziyafath's is a Hyderabadi Indian restaurant specializing in authentic Hyderabadi flavors, with menu highlights including biryani, tandoori chicken, and traditional spiced dishes rooted in the culinary heritage of Hyderabad, India.
opened about 2 months ago
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Lou's Sushi is a Midtown Sacramento Japanese concept from chef-owner Lou Valente, who has devoted over 35 years to Japanese cuisine. The menu centers on a hand roll bar, legacy dishes, and fresh fish, with offerings that have historically included hand rolls, chicken karaage, and appetizers like salmon with chili crisp, as well as creative specialty rolls and nigiri.
OPENING TBD
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Sweetgreen is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in salads, warm grain bowls, and protein plates, featuring ingredients like roasted chicken, miso-glazed salmon, and caramelized garlic steak. Popular menu items include the Harvest Bowl, Chicken Pesto Parm, and Guacamole Greens, complemented by sides such as air-fried Ripple Fries and beverages like Hibiscus Clover Tea.
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opened about 2 months ago
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Mati Modern Greek is a full-service casual dining restaurant specializing in contemporary Greek cuisine, with a menu centered on herb- and citrus-forward dishes such as braised lamb riblets, grilled branzino, grilled octopus, housemade pita, and souvlaki. The cocktail program features housemade syrups and barrel-aged bitters, with roughly half the wine list sourced from Greece.
opened about 2 months ago
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Founded by four women from Thailand living in the United States, Nua Thai Cuisine is a Thai restaurant blending modern interpretations with authentic roots, drawing on traditional recipes reimagined with a contemporary touch. The menu features handcrafted curries, savory stir-fries, and traditional Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients, alongside specialty items such as braised short rib massaman curry, garlic pepper prawns with garlic noodles, and lemongrass-marinated game hen served with green curry and roti.
OPENING TBD
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Palette Dim Sum & Lounge is a modern Cantonese restaurant specializing in dim sum, seafood, and traditional Chinese cuisine with a contemporary twist.
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OPENING TBD
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Founded in 1948 by Harry Snyder and Esther Snyder, In-N-Out Burger is an American regional chain of fast-food restaurants headquartered in Irvine, CA.
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OPENING TBD
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Sit Lo Saigon is a Vietnamese restaurant specializing in pho, with a streamlined menu focused on carefully crafted noodle soups and traditional flavors. The restaurant highlights slow-simmered beef bone broth—cooked for up to 72 hours—fresh rice noodles, and precisely prepared cuts of meat to deliver an authentic Vietnamese pho experience.
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OPENING APR 2026
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Seafood restaurant and sports-bar-style concept known for bold Vietnamese-Cajun fusion flavors and fresh seafood specialties, including its signature garlic-buttered crab.
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OPENING TBD
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Founded in 1998, Jack’s Urban Eats offers a menu that includes signature salads, hand-carved meats, and sandwiches, along with a selection of house-made sides. The restaurant emphasizes a casual, counter-service dining experience with a focus on fresh ingredients.
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opened about 2 months ago
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Vietnamese restaurant offering traditional and contemporary Vietnamese dishes such as pho, banh mi, rice and noodle plates, spring rolls, and more.
OPENING MAY 2026
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Offers a modern take on Chinese food. Menu consists of dumplings, noodles, rice plates and boba.
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OPENING TBD
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Founded in 1998, Jack’s Urban Eats offers a menu that includes signature salads, hand-carved meats, and sandwiches, along with a selection of house-made sides. The restaurant emphasizes a casual, counter-service dining experience with a focus on fresh ingredients.
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opened about 2 months ago
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Fast-casual chain specializing in authentic Nashville-style hot chicken made fresh daily with house sauces and quality ingredients. The menu centers on crispy chicken tenders, sliders, combo meals, and comfort-food sides.
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opened about 2 months ago
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Specializing in handcrafted pizzas, creative comfort dishes, and chef-driven menu items that blend classic flavors with inventive twists. The concept highlights slow-crafted dough, premium ingredients, and multiple pizza styles—including wood-fired, stone-deck, and deep-dish—alongside appetizers, sandwiches, desserts, and cocktails in a lively, music-inspired setting.
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