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Location Matters is a Commercial Real Estate Brokerage focused on the Leasing & Sales of Retail Prop

The staff at Location Matters is made up of highly skilled commercial real estate professionals with knowledge and experience in the retail real estate, finance, and restaurant industry. Our team has the ability to work creatively by thinking outside the box, setting us apart from a conventional commercial real estate brokerage. We aim to make your experience with us distinctive, exciting and rewa

rding. The Location Matters Southern California corporate office is based in San Diego, CA which currently services San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties on behalf of our diverse client base.

08/20/2026

🧵 JUST OPENED: Material Happiness Arrives at Nordic Village! 🧶

Location Matters is excited to announce the official opening of Material Happiness at Nordic Village (3545 Midway Drive in San Diego)!

Occupying approximately 1,024 square feet under a five-year lease, Material Happiness is a creative reuse shop specializing in secondhand and sustainable fabrics, yarn, sewing notions, patterns, books, and fiber craft supplies. The shop is dedicated to making creative materials more accessible while championing a circular economy for makers, crafters, and textile enthusiasts throughout San Diego. ✂️♻️

Location Matters’ Hannah Sierpina proudly represented the Tenant in this lease transaction! 🤝

08/18/2026

🍽️ JUST OPENED: Global Fork Food Hall in Little Italy! 🌍

Location Matters is excited to announce the official opening of Global Fork Food Hall at 550 W. Date Street, situated right along the iconic Piazza della Famiglia promenade in Little Italy!

Occupying approximately 4,685 square feet of dynamic indoor-outdoor space, this vibrant dining destination from Tiger Hospitality brings six incredible food concepts together under one roof: Cosmos Burger, La Vida, Lobster Lab, Prik Ki Nu Thai, Moto Pizza, and Handel's Homemade Ice Cream. Whether you are craving diverse global flavors, craft beverages, or a lively community gathering spot, Global Fork has something for everyone right in the heart of one of San Diego's most exciting neighborhoods. 🍔🍕🍦

Location Matters’ Mike Spilky proudly represented the Landlord in this lease transaction! 🤝

08/13/2026

💻 JUST SIGNED: Coding Mind Expands to Carmel Valley! 🤖

Location Matters is pleased to announce that Coding Mind has officially signed a five-year lease for a 1,587 SF space at Carmel Country Plaza (12750 Carmel Country Road)! This exciting new location will complement their existing San Diego campus while bringing their innovative educational programs directly to the Carmel Valley community.

Coding Mind offers premier project-based STEM education for students, empowering the next generation through coding, robotics, artificial intelligence, game development, and computer science. Their hands-on curriculum is thoughtfully designed to build real-world technical and problem-solving skills for young learners. 🚀✨

Location Matters’ Alexis Couch proudly represented the Tenant in this lease transaction! 🤝

08/11/2026

🍽️ Asset For Sale: Ground Zero Corner Restaurant Opportunity in Little Italy! 🍷

Secure your spot in one of San Diego’s most sought-after dining and pedestrian corridors. This rare 2,189 SF corner restaurant opportunity features an expansive 615 SF patio, placing your brand right at ground zero for exceptional visibility, walkability, residential density, and vibrant evening traffic.

📍 Asset For Sale in Little Italy, San Diego (Size: 2,189 SF + 615 SF Patio)
💰 Asking Price: $495,000
🍳 Turnkey restaurant build-out with existing kitchen infrastructure, service areas, and FF&E in place
🌆 Rare hard corner positioning in one of San Diego’s strongest dining and pedestrian corridors
🚶‍♂️ Unbeatable visibility backed by heavy foot traffic, tourism, residential density, and evening nightlife
☀️ Expansive 615 SF outdoor patio seating right in the heart of the action

This kind of turnkey corner opportunity rarely hits the market in Little Italy. Location Matters is proud to represent this exceptional hospitality asset!

📞 Contact Mike Spilky for more details:
Phone: 858-764-4223
Email: [email protected]

07/21/2026

🍗 The Angry Chickz Expansion Continues! 🍗

Location Matters is proud to be fueling the massive, state-wide expansion of Angry Chickz! First and foremost, a huge congratulations to their team on their highly successful recent grand openings in Watsonville, Santa Maria, Santa Clarita, Chino, Riverside, and Ontario! 🎉

This fast-growing Nashville hot chicken brand is showing no signs of slowing down, having also recently signed brand new leases in Stockton, Turlock, Modesto, and San Dimas. 📍

Founded in 2018, Angry Chickz has built a fiercely loyal following with its crave-worthy Nashville-style hot chicken, served up in customizable spice levels ranging from a mild "Country" all the way to "Angry." 🌶️

Location Matters’ Alexis Couch exclusively represents Angry Chickz and is actively leading the charge on their aggressive growth strategy.

Active Site Criteria:
- Type: Prime 1st and 2nd generation restaurant locations
- Size: 2,000 - 3,400 SF
- Markets: Expanding throughout California and Nevada

Do you have a site that fits the bill? Contact Alexis Couch today to submit a location! 🤝

07/16/2026

🏬 For Lease: Make Your Mark on Park Boulevard! ✨

Looking for the perfect canvas to bring your vision to life? Situated on a prime hard corner at Park Blvd and Normal St, this 1,250 SF space offers unmatched visibility at one of University Heights’ most prominent intersections.

With a fully customizable exterior, you have the ultimate creative freedom to add bold paint, striking graphics, and unique design elements to make your brand truly stand out. Whether you're envisioning a vibrant neighborhood café, a chic boutique, or a fresh restaurant concept, this highly visible corner is ready for you to define it.

📍 Now Leasing at 4201 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103 (Size: 1,250 SF)
🚦 Prime hard corner at Park Blvd & Normal St for maximum street exposure
🎨 Fully customizable exterior with huge potential for bold graphics and design
☕ Ideal for café, restaurant, retail, or boutique concepts looking to stand out
🏙️ Positioned in the highly walkable and dynamic University Heights neighborhood

Don't miss the chance to establish your presence on this iconic corner. Location Matters is proud to represent this exceptional leasing opportunity!

📞 Contact Mike Spilky for more details:
Phone: 858-764-4223 | Email: [email protected]

06/16/2026

🍸 Good Enough Cocktail Club in Little Italy! 🎶

From a highly successful pop-up to a permanent home! Location Matters is proud to announce that Good Enough Cocktail Club has officially signed a lease and opened its doors at 555 W. Date Street.

Created by the talented team behind Carlsbad's acclaimed Same Same restaurant, this 1,646 SF venue is exactly what Little Italy needs. They are bringing together approachable cocktails, a beautifully curated food menu, and a music-driven atmosphere perfectly designed to gather people together throughout the evening. 🥂✨

Location Matters' Mike Spilky, Alexis Couch, and Hannah Sierpina proudly represented the Landlord in this lease transaction! 🤝

06/11/2026

🌸 Saya Brasserie makes its U.S. Debut in the Gaslamp! ✨

Location Matters is incredibly excited to announce the grand opening of Saya Brasserie at 411 Broadway in Downtown San Diego!

Securing a 10-year lease for this stunning 4,500 SF space (formerly the Gaslamp Fish House), this marks the very first U.S. flagship location for the celebrated Dubai-based concept. Saya is bringing Dubai’s vibrant and luxurious hospitality scene straight to San Diego. Get ready to experience breathtaking, Instagram-worthy floral interiors alongside indulgent brunch offerings, refined cuisine, and handcrafted cocktails. 🥂🍽️

Location Matters facilitated this flagship deal with Mike Spilky representing the Landlord and Hannah Sierpina representing the Tenant! 🤝

06/09/2026

🍣 A Taste of Hawaii is coming to North Park! 🌺

Location Matters is pleased to announce that OG Poke has officially signed a lease for the ground-floor retail space at 3450 El Cajon Blvd! Situated in a new 5-story, 29-unit mixed-use development currently under construction, this space will soon be the newest dining destination in San Diego’s North Park neighborhood.

Founded by owners with roots in Kauai, OG Poke is making its highly anticipated expansion from Oregon into Southern California. Get ready for authentic Hawaiian-style poke bowls featuring the freshest seafood, house-made sauces, and fully customizable ingredients. 🥥🐟

Mike Spilky proudly represented both the Landlord and the Tenant in this successful lease transaction! 🤝

05/19/2026

🥗 goop Kitchen is Coming to UCSD! ✨

We are excited to announce that goop Kitchen will be opening a UTC location in the new Triton Center on UCSD's campus this fall! Founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, this modern culinary concept is dedicated to making clean, delicious food accessible to everyone.

This 100% gluten-free destination will serve as a healthy new staple for students, residents, and the surrounding UTC office population, offering nutrient-dense meals without refined sugars or processed ingredients.

🎊 Opening this fall at the new Triton Center on UCSD's campus
🥑 Clean, hearty bowls, vibrant salads, and rotisserie chicken
🚫 100% gluten-free and made without refined sugar or seed oils
🏢 A healthy new offering for students and the UTC community

📍 Location Matters' Hannah Sierpina and Mike Spilky proudly represented the Tenant in this lease!

Address

401 W A Street, Suite 200
San Diego, CA
92101

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(858) 792-5521

Website

http://www.locationmatters.com/

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