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Souplantation plans to reopen its Fountain Valley restaurant in 2027
NBC 7 San Diego • • business
Key Points:
- Souplantation, the popular all-you-can-eat buffet chain founded in San Diego, is set to reopen its former Fountain Valley, California location in 2027, marking the brand's return to the state after closing all locations during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
- The reopening will preserve the original buffet format, including salad bars, soups, freshly baked breads, and desserts, aiming to recreate the dining experience longtime customers remember and love.
- The company has not announced an exact opening date and currently plans no new locations in San Diego, though it remains open to future expansion within California.
- Souplantation's comeback followed challenges in securing suitable properties in California, with the Fountain Valley site becoming available after other preferred locations were redeveloped or leased to similar businesses.
- The reopening has been warmly received by former patrons, who look forward to returning to a restaurant that was part of their family traditions before the pandemic closures.
