10 dynamic retail chains launch in Sacramento this year
This collection of stories highlights new retail chains launching across Sacramento in 2025.
Barbecue chef Matt Horn opened a new eatery in Elk Grove, replacing Slow & Low Smokehouse, and The Habit Burger Grill adds new restaurants in Folsom and Cameron Park.
Chipotle expands with a new Arden-Arcade location, while a second Tandoori Pizza arrives downtown. Dick’s Sporting Goods will open a two-story House of Sport at Arden Fair Mall, and discount retailer Ross Dress For Less adds an East Sacramento store.
Paris Baguette launches a bakery in Natomas, dessert shop Dipped lands at Arden Fair, and Jollibee prepares to open in Elk Grove’s The Ridge shopping center. Miniso also joins Southgate Plaza with its Asian-themed lifestyle goods.
Read the stories below.
NO. 1: SACRAMENTO-AREA BARBECUE RESTAURANT IS GETTING NEW NAME, PITMASTER. HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW
It’s the start of a “transformative chapter for local barbecue,” a local restaurant owner said. | Published January 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Marcus D. Smith Benjy Egel
NO. 2: DICK’S SPORTING GOODS TO EXPAND IN SACRAMENTO WITH MASSIVE 2-STORY STORE. WHEN DOES IT OPEN?
The popular retail chain carries a wide range of sports and outdoor equipment, including athletic apparel and footwear. | Published January 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Marcus D. Smith
NO. 3: THE HABIT BURGER CHAIN IS ADDING 2 NEW LOCATIONS IN THE SACRAMENTO AREA. HERE’S WHERE
The fast-casual restaurant chain already has more than a dozen locations across the capitol region. | Published February 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Marcus D. Smith
NO. 4: BAY AREA DESSERT SHOP DIPPED IS COMING TO SATISFY SACRAMENTO’S SWEET TOOTH. WHEN AND WHERE?
Chocolate-dipped strawberries, caramel apples and other treats are on the menu. | Published March 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
NO. 5: CHIPOTLE IS OPENING A NEW SACRAMENTO-AREA RESTAURANT — AND IT’S HIRING. HERE’S WHAT TO KNOW
The popular Mexican food chain already has 14 locations in the capital city. | Published March 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
NO. 6: BAY AREA PIZZA CHAIN IS OPENING A SECOND SACRAMENTO LOCATION. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The pizza chain has two locations opening in the Sacramento region, currently has 17 U.S. locations. | Published March 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Marcus D. Smith
NO. 7: NEW ROSS DRESS FOR LESS IS OPENING IN SACRAMENTO. HERE’S WHERE AND WHEN
The discount retailer chain sells clothing, home decor and more for 20% to 60% off department store prices. | Published April 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
NO. 8: MINISO WILL OPEN A THIRD SACRAMENTO-AREA RETAIL STORE. HERE’S WHERE IT’LL BE
Miniso to open its third Sacramento-area location. The Chinese retail company was founded in 2013. | Published May 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Marcus D. Smith
NO. 9: PARIS BAGUETTE TO OPEN NEW SACRAMENTO-AREA CAFE. WHEN, WHERE & WHAT’S ON THE MENU
The French-inspired bakery chain plans to have 1,000 locations across the United States by 2030. | Published May 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
NO. 10: JOLLIBEE BRINGS SIGNATURE FILIPINO FRIED CHICKEN TO ELK GROVE SHOPPING CENTER
Construction has begun on chain’s second local location | Published June 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Marcus D. Smith
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.