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title: "Mendocino Farms Celebrates Store Opening No. 100"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1fd37471-0e56-4862-bf97-7d6ab296ea4d
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/growth/fast-casual/mendocino-farms-celebrates-store-opening-no-100/
category: "Fast casual"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Fast casual"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-07-10T12:20:50.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:18:08.228Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Mendocino Farms Celebrates Store Opening No. 100

**TL;DR:** Mendocino Farms celebrated the opening of its 100th restaurant, marking a significant milestone in its national expansion. The brand has expanded into four new metropolitan markets in the past year, including Chicago, Denver, Austin, and Scottsdale.

*originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-07-10. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/growth/fast-casual/mendocino-farms-celebrates-store-opening-no-100/).*

## Story

Mendocino Farms, the popular Southern California-born fast-casual restaurant brand known for its chef-crafted sandwiches and creative salads, recently celebrated the opening of its 100th restaurant, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s continued national expansion. The new location at 3851 State Street in Santa Barbara celebrates two decades of growth built on fearless flavor combinations, out-of-this-world hospitality, and meaningful community connections.

The 100th location marks a period of accelerated momentum for Mendocino Farms. In the past year, the company has expanded into four new metropolitan markets: Chicago, Denver, Austin, and Scottsdale. During the same period, Mendocino Farms strengthened its presence in existing markets through thoughtful site selection and localized marketing and PR efforts, as well as guest engagement initiatives.

“Opening our 100th location in Santa Barbara feels incredibly meaningful for our team because it celebrates both how far we’ve come and where we started,” said Alicia Mowder, CMO of Mendocino Farms. “California is home for Mendo, and Santa Barbara’s vibrant food culture, sense of community, and coastal spirit make it the perfect place to mark this milestone. We’re excited to continue growing while staying true to the hospitality and culinary creativity that have defined us for over 20 years.”

Mendocino Farms guests are invited to enjoy the fearless flavors of guest favorites such as the “Not So Fried” Chicken Sandwich, Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada, and Spicy Curried Couscous, alongside limited-time seasonal offerings crafted to celebrate the flavors of summer. For workplace gatherings and celebratory moments, Mendocino Farms also prides itself on customizable, always-fresh catering.

The Santa Barbara opening is part of Mendocino Farms’ continued nationwide expansion strategy, with additional locations planned throughout 2026 and beyond as the brand continues bringing its signature “Eat Happy” experience to new communities.

## Entities

- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- brand growth (topic)
- Chicago (location)
- austin (location)
- Denver (location)
- national expansion (topic)
- Scottsdale (location)
- Santa Barbara (location)
- Mendocino Farms (company)

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Originally reported by QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/growth/fast-casual/mendocino-farms-celebrates-store-opening-no-100/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1fd37471-0e56-4862-bf97-7d6ab296ea4d).