Franchising

Mendocino Farms expands San Francisco Bay footprint

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January 5, 2023

Mendocino Farms, a fast casual concept serving sandwiches and salads, is opening Jan. 17 in Santa Clara's northern tech corridor at Mission Park Marketplace, 2040 Wyatt Dr. The store joins 10 locations serving the larger San Francisco Bay area as the brand looks to become a staple for those seeking fresh, flavorful and convenient dining options, according to Mendocino Farms CEO Kevin Miles.

"The innovation happening in Silicon Valley speaks to us as culinary adventurers," he said in a company press release. "We're always looking for new ways to put our signature spin on a classic sandwich or salad, and we know Santa Clara shares our appreciation for introducing taste buds to unexpected flavors. We're eager to open our doors and fuel the community with a restaurant that has something for every taste."

The store will employ over 80 full- and part-time team members, and residents will get a taste of the brand's latest limited-time menu items: the Chicken Parm Dip Sandwich — featuring roasted, shaved chicken breast, melted mozzarella and Grana Padano cheeses, Pomodoro sauce, basil, Mendo's krispies and Calabrian chili aioli, served on a toasted sesame roll with a side of Pomodoro sauce for dipping — and the Countryside Cobb, made of romaine and baby spinach, red onions, crispy bacon, roasted asparagus, roasted green onion, pickled peppadew peppers, grated Gruyere cheese and grated boiled egg. Mendo krispies and a mustard-shallot vinaigrette top it.

Founded in Southern California in 2005 by husband-and-wife team Mario Del Pero and Ellen Chen, Mendocino Farms has grown to 52 locations.