As the year winds down and San Diego lights up for the holidays—from festive waterfront displays to seasonal buzz across the city—there’s no slowing down in the retail and restaurant scene.
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As the year winds down and San Diego lights up for the holidays—from festive waterfront displays to seasonal buzz across the city—there’s no slowing down in the retail and restaurant scene. This month, we’re featuring a rare business opportunity in the heart of Little Italy, alongside several exciting new openings and signed leases with a variety of growing and noteworthy brands. Whether it’s bold hot chicken, Michelin-featured tacos, or internationally beloved donuts, these deals showcase the continued momentum across the market—and Location Matters is proud to be part of it. Dive into the November roundup below.
Restaurant, Bar & Venue Opportunity in Little Italy
2400 India St., San Diego, CA 92101 Asset Sale
Price:$795,000 OBO
Restaurant Size: 3,000 SF + 2,000 SF Enclosed Patio Rent: $17,418.37 + NNN Lease Term: 4 Years + Two 5-Year Options
2 a.m. Type 47 liquor license + entertainment permit in place
22-year legacy as a full nightlife destination
High-volume financials: averaging $4.1M in annual revenue (2022–2024)
Angry Chickz continues to dominate the California expansion scene with a flurry of new leases and store openings. They’ve recently signed 8 new leases in Santa Maria, Rocklin, Chino, Natomas, Ontario, Merced, Riverside, and Palmdale. On top of that, they just celebrated 2 exciting new store openings in Ventura and Fremont. Founded in 2018, Angry Chickz has quickly built a loyal following with its crave-worthy Nashville-style hot chicken, served in customizable spice levels from "Country" to "Angry." As they continue in aggressive growth mode, Alexis Couch exclusively represents Angry Chickz and is actively securing top-tier locations to support their rapid West Coast expansion.
Tacos El Franc |Gaslamp Quarter
We’re excited to share that Tacos El Franchas officially opened a 2,320 SF location at 528 5th Ave. in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Known for its iconic carne asada, adobada, and cabeza tacos, this celebrated family-run taquería from Tijuana brings its bold flavors north of the border. The Gaslamp opening launched alongside their new Plaza Bonita location, marking the brand’s second and third locations overall. Founded in 1996, Tacos El Franc has grown from a humble corner stand in Tijuana to a Michelin-recognized, Netflix-featured favorite. Hannah Sierpina represented the Tenant in this exciting downtown debut.
The Best Donuts |Seaport Village
A sweet new addition has arrived at Seaport Village! We’re excited to announce that The Best Donuts has officially opened at 879 West Harbor Dr., Ste B, taking over the former Tuk Tuk space. Founded by Pawel Golema, who opened the first location in Szczecin, Poland in 1989, The Best Donuts has grown to over 70 locations internationally. Known for their fluffy, Polish-style doughnuts made fresh daily, the brand offers a rotating selection of over 60 sweet and savory flavors with decadent, unique fillings. This new shop marks their first U.S. location, and they’re thrilled to bring their crave-worthy creations to San Diego locals and tourists alike. Hannah Sierpina represented both the Seller and the Buyer in this transaction.
