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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.

Wendy Lam and her brother David Lam photograph food they ordered at Slow & Low Smokehouse during the restaurant’s soft opening on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Elk Grove. By José Luis Villegas

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

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Sports stores, such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, were reclassified as “essential business” and allowed to reopen, the city of Fresno announced Wednesday. Sports stores initially were considered nonessential businesses and were required to close during the city’s “shelter in place” order to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. By Joan Barnett Lee

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

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The Teriyaki Charburger is on the menu at The Habit Burger Grill. It will open its newest location in Fresno soon. By Special to the Bee

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

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Strawberry fruits covered with chocolate, selective focus. By Cn0ra

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

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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

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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

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Ross Dress For Less will open at 5712 Folsom Blvd. in East Sacramento. By Ishani Desai

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

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Beauty collections at MINISO include lip gloss, nail polish and other fun makeup items. By Jennifer Green

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

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A strawberry-topped cake is seen, one of many specialty cakes available at Paris Baguette, which holds its grand opening Saturday, March 22 in Fresno’s Villaggio Shopping Center. By ERIC PAUL ZAMORA

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

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Currently in a construction phase is Jollibee, a fast food fried chicken restaurant, is opening an Elk Grove location at The Ridge shopping center on Elk Grove Boulevard. By Marcus D. Smith

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.