OPENING OCT 2026
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Founded in 2019, Taco Exxpress is a locally owned Mexican fast-food restaurant.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING OCT 2026
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Sugar Llamas is a Tulsa-founded franchise operating as a dessert and coffee cafe whose concept combines a donut shop, coffee house, and ice cream parlor under one roof. The centerpiece of the menu is made-to-order mini donuts served hot, customizable with a variety of drizzles and toppings, alongside ice cream, frappes, and craft drinks.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING NOV 2026
LOCAL ADDITION
Midtown Spirits is the first legal distillery within Sacramento limits since prohibition. Spirits distilled on site include vodka and gin. Serves cocktails and food.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING FALL 2026
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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
OPENING FALL 2026
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
OPENING FALL 2026
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
OPENING FALL 2026
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Cantina Alley is a Mexican restaurant and cantina founded in 2017 in Midtown Sacramento, offering authentic Mexican street food, handcrafted cocktails, and Mexican craft beers. The menu features street tacos, elotes, tortas, quesadillas, and other traditional Mexican specialties. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, colorful street art, and Mexican-inspired décor, Cantina Alley combines casual dining with a lively bar experience that celebrates Mexican food and culture.
-Sacramento Bee
OPENING FALL 2026
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Founded in 2016, Everbowl is a San Diego-based fast-casual chain centered on superfood-based açaí bowls, smoothies, and toasts, with fully customizable options built around bases like acai, pitaya, matcha, mango, and cacao, paired with fresh fruit toppings and add-ons.
-Sacramento Bee
OPENING 2026
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Old Town Pizza is known for serving pizzas, salads and beer.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2026
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Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2026
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Jollibee is a global fast-food chain known for its mix of American-style fast-food and Filipino-style comfort dishes such as its signature fried chicken (Chickenjoy), burgers, and sweet-style spaghetti.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2026
NEW CONCEPT
Jersey Mike’s is a sub sandwich chain that began franchising in 1987 and operates over 1,500 locations across the US.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2026
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2026
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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.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2026
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Fluffy Fluffy Dessert Cafe is a North American chain specializing in Japanese-style soufflé pancakes, offering varieties such as crème brûlée, matcha tiramisu, and Nutella banana. The menu also includes croffles (a croissant-waffle hybrid), roll cakes, macarons, and beverages including coffee, tea, and flavored lattes.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2026
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Fluffy Fluffy Dessert Cafe is a North American chain specializing in Japanese-style soufflé pancakes, offering varieties such as crème brûlée, matcha tiramisu, and Nutella banana. The menu also includes croffles (a croissant-waffle hybrid), roll cakes, macarons, and beverages including coffee, tea, and flavored lattes.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2026
LOCAL ADDITION
Life's Grind Coffee House is an independent specialty coffee shop concept rooted in Galt, CA, offering a full menu of hot, iced, and blended espresso drinks alongside fresh daily bakery items and breakfast and lunch food options. The menu includes coffee drinks, mushroom coffee, matcha, smoothies, pastries, sandwiches, power bowls, and avocado toast.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2026
LOCAL ADDITION
Crooked Lane Brewing Company is a Northern California craft brewery producing a rotating lineup of traditional English ales, German lagers, and West Coast-style IPAs.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2026
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Cold Stone Creamery is an American ice cream parlor chain which serves premium custom made ice cream.
-Sacramento Bee
OPENING 2026
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California froyo chain offering 16 flavors of yogurt daily.
-Sacramento Business Journal