Retailers expanding in Southern California

9 active retail expansion opportunities in Southern California — retailers looking for space now, kept current on RetailContactCRE.

• Waymo — Seeking 0.5-2.0 acre long-term EV charging sites in West Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. Parking lots, undeveloped land, or existing buildings (use or demolition); 1,200 amps available on day one preferred. For sale or lease; as-is or turnkey delivery considered. (21,780–87,120 SF)
• Poached Neighborhood Kitchen — Seeking 2,500-3,500 SF plus an ABC railed patio in Orange County and Long Beach. Endcap space strongly preferred; focused on 2nd generation restaurant space in anchored centers, in areas with high incomes and education levels. (2,500–3,500 SF)
• Pasta Sisters — Seeking ~2,500 SF plus patio in Los Angeles: high-foot-traffic corridors, patio or outdoor seating capability, easy access and short-term parking. (2,500–2,500 SF)
• Road Runner Sports — Road Runner Sports - Southern California-founded running & walking specialty retailer (50+ stores across 12 states, founded 1983 in San Diego) actively seeking a Pasadena location. Ideal footprint 3,500-5,000 SF. Beta Agency inquired on two specific spaces: 127 W Colorado Blvd (Old Pasadena) and 422 S Lake Ave (South Lake district). Serves a cult-like community of runners and fitness enthusiasts. Space type not specified in inquiry (assumed any). (3,500–5,000 SF)
• Uptown Cheapskate — Seeking 3,700-6,000 SF with 13' min ceiling and ample parking (3,700–6,000 SF)
• 7 Brew — Seeking drive-thru coffee sites: land 0.25+ acre, or existing drive-thru buildings on 0.25+ acre of land; dense, high-traffic areas with national F&B co-tenants.
• Just Salad — Seeking 2,000–2,500 SF for fast-casual restaurant use; NYC-based salad concept expanding into Southern California. (2,000–2,500 SF)
• Snooze Eatery — Seeking 2,500–4,000 SF plus a dedicated patio of 500+ SF for an established breakfast/brunch concept (59 locations across 10 states, founded 2006). Actively growing throughout Southern California. (2,500–4,000 SF)
• Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers — Seeking 1,800-2,200 SF end-cap or inline (40 seats + patio), or freestanding / build-to-suit drive-thru 2,200-3,500 SF on 20,000-30,000 SF land. Glendora now open. Target cities: Agoura Hills, Anaheim, Arcadia, Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Carson, Claremont, Cypress, Culver City, El Segundo, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Gardena, Glendale, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Marina Del Rey, North Hollywood, Northridge, Orange, Panorama City, Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, Van Nuys, Westlake, Woodland Hills, Yorba Linda. (1,800–2,200 SF)