Franchising
Mendocino Farms opens 34th unit
September 23, 2020
Mendocino Farms, a fast casual sandwich and salad shop based in Southern California, opened Wednesday in Mission Valley, marking the chain's fifth location in San Diego and 34th overall.
"We are excited to serve the neighborhood and are looking forward to the genuine warm welcome San Diegans have given us over the past four years," CEO Kevin Miles said in a company press release. "We hope to become a neighborhood gathering place where friends, families and co-workers can come together over a delicious meal, whether dining in store with us or eating at home/the office."
While adhering to strict health and safety guidelines, the restaurant will offer San Diegans its artisanal selections through contactless curbside or in-store pickup, delivery, patio dining and catering, Miles said.
To celebrate its Mission Valley Grand Opening, Mendocino Farms is:
- Hosting a Community Day on Sept. 26, where guests can participate in a "Paint the Bag" art contest to enter to win a gift card.
- Partnering with the San Diego Food Bank to donate 20% of sales for every sandwich or salad purchased on Sept. 26 and 27.
"All proceeds will support our vital mission during this urgent period of need to provide food and resources to economically distressed families impacted by the coronavirus pandemic," James Floros, San Diego Food Bank president and CEO, said in the release. "On behalf of those we serve, we encourage the community to enjoy a meal at Mendocino Farms which will, in turn, support our mission during this unprecedented crisis."
Founded in Southern California in 2005 by husband-and-wife team Mario Del Pero and Ellen Chen, Mendocino Farms promotes a farm-to-table philosophy by using local, seasonal ingredients in its menu.
