opened about 4 years ago
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Jon & Bon's Yogurt Shoppe is a family-owned group of dessert shops that serves frozen yogurt in a variety of unique flavors that change daily. In addition to fro-yo, they also serve ice cream, smoothies, shaved ice and have a huge selection of toppings.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 5 years ago
NEW CONCEPT
Post Oak Barbecue is owned and operated by two Sacramento natives: Ryan Metzger and Tony Nguyen. Post Oak Barbecue serves smoked brisket, mac & cheese, pulled pork, peanut slaw, potato salad, pastrami, chicken, smoked turkey, etc. They also cater to birthday parties, anniversaries, weddings and more.
opened about 5 years ago
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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is a Hawaiian-themed franchise restaurant chain based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Johnson Kam and Eddie Flores, Jr. purchased the original L&L Drive-In in 1976. There are approximately 210 locations in the US. Outside of the US the company also has locations in New Zealand, Japan, Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
opened about 5 years ago
NEW CONCEPT
NY Gyros and Phillys is a local fast food restaurant that offers east coast inspired foods.
opened about 4 years ago
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Curry Pizza House is a fusion pizza chain with 5+ locations in the Bay Area.
-Sacramento Bee
opened about 5 years ago
NEW CONCEPT
Nibblers Popcorn Co. is founded by couple, Rob and Melanie Sweeney from South Sacramento. The gourmet popcorn which they serve at their store is based from family recipes that were passed down to them.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
NEW CONCEPT
Niche Bread & Co. makes naturally leavened sourdough bread from owners Daniel Stephan and Marques Ochoa. Located at the former Skool Japanese Gastropub space.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 5 years ago
NEW CONCEPT
Mexican Taqueria and Bar in East Sacramento from Jose Valle, manager of Cava 22 in San Francisco's Mission District. Tacoa replaces mOO mOo Tea House which previously occupied the space.
opened about 4 years ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Fast-growing chicken wings chain based in the Sacramento area. A 3-time winner of the "Best overall wings" in the Sactown Wings competition. Fire Wings currently has 10+ locations throughout Northern California.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 5 years ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Dos Coyotes first opened its doors to the public in 1991. Since then, it has established its reputation as one of the best places to eat healthy Southwestern and Mexican cuisine.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 5 years ago
NEW CONCEPT
From Sommer Peterson, Shangri-La is a Retro Palm Springs resort inspired restaurant in Fair Oaks and features a 360-degree bar.
-Sactown Magazine
opened about 4 years ago
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Cantina concept from Taco Bell which offers familiar menu items in addition to tapas and alcoholic beverages.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 5 years ago
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Founded in 1983 in Stockton, GK Mongolian BBQ is a regional restaurant chain with more than 10 locations and serves personalized meals that are prepared on a metal-top stove. Customers can choose from a variety of 15-20 seasonal vegetables which are locally grown.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
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Founded in 2013 in Lanham, Maryland, Hook & Reel Seafood is a rapidly expanding Cajun seafood chain. It operates more than 30 locations and offers a variety of seafood, sandwiches, sliders, soups, and salads, as well as cocktails, wine and beer.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 4 years ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Based in New York City, Shake Shack is fast growing burger chain with 250+ locations worldwide. Some of the menu items include shakes, crinkle-cut fries, burgers, chicken sandwiches and hot dogs.
-Sactown Magazine
opened about 4 years ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Poke Noke is a fast-casual eatery which serves customizable Hawaiian poke bowls.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 4 years ago
LOCAL ADDITION
The Coconut is a restaurant which serves authentic Thai cuisine. Among the popular items on their menu are the avocado green curry, Thai fried rice, and pad see ew.
-Sacramento Bee
opened about 5 years ago
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Florentine Trattoria is an Italian restaurant based in Saratoga, California. They serve Italian pastas, casseroles, meat dishes and a number of vegetarian dishes to their customers.
-Sacramento Bee
opened about 5 years ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Jon & Bon's Yogurt Shoppe is a family-owned group of dessert shops that serves frozen yogurt in a variety of unique flavors that change daily. In addition to fro-yo, they also serve ice cream, smoothies, shaved ice and have a huge selection of toppings.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 5 years ago
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Owned by Inspire Brands, Arby's is an American quick-service fast-food sandwich restaurant chain with more than 3,300 restaurants. In October 2017, Food & Wine called Arby's "America's second largest sandwich chain".