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Brazilian Cafe, Brazuca, to Open in Costa Mesa This Summer

The concept will feature a menu of regional favorites such as risolis, or Brazilian empanadas, coxinhas, aka croquettes, and thin-crust pies or pasteis.

Multi-State Wingstop Franchisee Secures Lease in Mission Viejo Marketplace

The company behind the new outpost, Far West Restaurants, recently opened its 108th location, which was also its sixth of the year and first in Utah.

OC Eggbred Franchisee Looks to Placentia for Initial Opening

Mike Yi was initially eyeing Costa Mesa and Yorba Linda, however, the franchisee pivoted once a location on the border of Placentia and Brea was secured.

Angry Chickz Will Make Its Hotly Anticipated OC Debut in Aliso Viejo

The company is set to take over the former home of BurgerIM in the Aliso Viejo Town Center around July of this year.

Fogo de Chão to Open New Orange County Location Across From Brea Mall

Having just announced its lease agreement on May 22, the internationally-renowned Brazilian steakhouse is upping its Los Angeles metro footprint to eight.

Details Emerge For Eggbred’s Huntington Beach Location, Opening This Fall

The La Habra-based company has only been around for a few years but already enjoys recognition from the Food Network, Thrillist, Orange County Register, and more.

Nobibi’s Licensee Line-up Grows With News of Eastvale and Fullerton Operator

The brand’s ambitious expansion plans were recently announced, with details about those plans beginning to take shape.

Local Brewers, Riip Beer Company, to Take Over Former Tsunami Sushi

The project will be an expansion of Riip’s existing taproom along PCH, including a second iteration of the Magnolia Street pizzeria that the company opened last year.

Ike’s Love and Sandwiches to Begin Construction on Five Points Plaza Outpost

The new location marks the brand’s first in Huntington Beach proper, with another seven spread throughout the greater Orange County area.

Flappy’s Amazing Wings and Beer to Open in Harbor Village Plaza

The new concept will take up residence in the former home of Lovfish Poke Bowl, which relocated to the Harbor 22 shopping center last year.

Nobibi Licensee Eyes Lake Forest for 2024 Expansion

Ying Xu will be opening a spot in Claremont this August while working to identify the perfect real estate for their next outpost further south.

Broad Street Oyster Co to Drop Anchor in Huntington Beach

What began as a humble, pandemic-era passion project, has quickly grown to four locations, a coffee shop, and two more outposts on the way including one in San Francisco.

Growing Seafood Franchise, The Boil Daddy, is Opening Two Orange County Locations

Franchisee Chinh Noa is close to securing two leases in Anaheim and Santa Ana.

Award-Winning Plant-Based Concept, The Plot, to Grow in Summer 2023

The zero-waste restaurant that’s effectively feeding Southern California’s eco-revolution is set to open in Costa Mesa’s The CAMP.

Pan-Asian Inspired Sweet Shop, Nobibi, to Open Costa Mesa Location

Known for its Instagram-worthy line-up of signature ice creams and Dalgona boba drinks, Nobibi plans to open 20 locations over the next three years.

Anaheim’s Broken Timbers Brewing to Open Placentia Taproom

Owner Heide Mahnke says the brand’s ‘old west motif’ perfectly compliments the vibe of Old Town Placentia.

Woman-Owned Cafe, Communitea, to Open in Brea Village This Summer

The small business promises to offer ‘amazing staff, the tastiest drinks, [and] an awesome kids menu’ designed by owner April Lovett’s children.

Oslo Coffee Co is Bringing a Sustainable Cafe to Ladera Ranch

Drawing on their Norwegian heritage, owners Lauren and Jason want customers to ‘share where you come from, and celebrate where you are in the moment.’

Raising Cane’s to Take Up Residence in Perris

The rapidly expanding chicken concept is currently accepting construction bids for an outpost along Nuevo Rd and the 215.

Chip Cookies to Make Huntington Beach Debut at Newland Shopping Center

Although the Utah-based gourmet cookie company only has locations in its home state and Idaho – with Southern California on the way – US fans of the brand can take advantage of its nationwide shipping offer.