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title: "Bushfire Kitchen Opens Store in Rancho Bernardo, California"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/e9a4d850-64a5-47f7-aaaa-0937756bf4d3
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/bushfire-kitchen-opens-store-in-rancho-bernardo-california/
author: "Ben Coley"
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-05-13T17:19:49.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:18:34.243Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Bushfire Kitchen Opens Store in Rancho Bernardo, California

**TL;DR:** Bushfire Kitchen has opened its 11th location in Rancho Bernardo, California, marking its third location in San Diego County. The brand continues to expand its footprint in Southern California with more locations planned for 2027.

*By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-05-13. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/bushfire-kitchen-opens-store-in-rancho-bernardo-california/).*

## Story

Bushfire Kitchen, the elevated fast casual restaurant group serving scratch-made comfort food, has opened its latest outpost in Rancho Bernardo, a suburb north of San Diego. The opening marks the brand’s third location in San Diego County and its 11th unit overall.

To thank the Rancho Bernardo community for their support, Bushfire Kitchen is hosting a series of giveback days for local community heroes. The restaurant will offer buy one, get one free on bowls, burgers, sandwiches and salads* for teachers, first responders and healthcare workers from June 1st to 3rd.

Oliver Barwin, CEO said “Opening in Rancho Bernardo is incredibly special for us – it’s another chance to deepen Bushfire Kitchen’s roots right here in San Diego County, the place my father founded this business and where he raised our family. We built Bushfire Kitchen around the idea that great food and healthy living should go hand-in-hand, and we know that resonates with this community. It’s an honor to be part of the neighborhood and to serve the families and professionals who call Rancho Bernardo home.”

Located at 11962 Bernardo Plaza Drive, Suite #110 in the Vons-anchored Rancho Bernardo Town Center, the new location spans over 2,000 square feet, with a shaded patio and ample parking. Bushfire Kitchen specializes in American cuisine made from quality ingredients with a global twist. Its menu features a wide array of chef-crafted dishes including Thai Chicken Curry, Chimichurri Tri-Tip, Peri Peri Chicken and handmade empanadas.

The brand is known for its ‘something for everyone’ ethos, with plenty of gluten free, high protein and plant-based options. It offers catering for local businesses and special events, as well as a daily happy hour from 2-5pm with 50% off beer and wine.

The Rancho Bernardo opening brings Bushfire Kitchen’s portfolio to 11 restaurants, following a successful debut in Brea (Orange County) last November, and continues an exciting period of growth for the brand. Its Cypress and Northridge locations are slated to open later this year, with more locations in the pipeline for 2027.

## Entities

- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- fast casual (topic)
- Ben Coley (person)
- Southern California (location)
- San Diego County (location)
- southern california (topic)
- Rancho Bernardo (location)
- Bushfire Kitchen (company)
- Oliver Barwin (person)

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Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/bushfire-kitchen-opens-store-in-rancho-bernardo-california/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/e9a4d850-64a5-47f7-aaaa-0937756bf4d3).