Farmer Boys opens first Santa Clarita restaurant

Farmer Boys has opened its first Santa Clarita location, expanding the Southern California chain’s footprint in Los Angeles County. The new restaurant is led by longtime franchisee Omar Mawas and gives the brand another foothold as it pursues growth across California and neighboring states.

Why it matters: - The Santa Clarita opening gives Farmer Boys a new presence in Los Angeles County and extends the brand’s California growth. - The restaurant adds another unit to a franchise network that is still pursuing expansion in California, Arizona and Nevada. - The opening gives Santa Clarita residents access to a fast-casual brand built around burgers, breakfast and family meals.

What happened: - Farmer Boys opened its first Santa Clarita restaurant on Sept. 9, 2026. - The location is at 24525 Copper Hill Dr. - Franchisee Omar Mawas is leading the restaurant. - The restaurant is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - Guests can order dine-in, drive-thru and online.

The details: - The menu includes the Farmer’s Burger, the chain’s signature made-from-scratch burger. - The Santa Clarita location also serves the Farmstand Fresh & Affordable menu, which includes boxed meals designed for families. - Breakfast is available all day. - Menu items include breakfast burritos and Hot Cakes. - Mawas has been part of the Farmer Boys system for nearly 20 years. - Farmer Boys has built its brand around award-winning burgers, hand-chopped salads, specialty sandwiches and all-day breakfast. - The company says the Santa Clarita opening is an important milestone in its continued growth.

Between the lines: - The choice of a longtime franchisee suggests Farmer Boys is leaning on operators with existing brand experience as it expands. - The company is using franchising as a primary growth lever, not just corporate-owned expansion. - The Santa Clarita restaurant also functions as a local brand-building move in a new community with family-oriented positioning.

What's next: - Farmer Boys says it will continue pursuing franchise growth opportunities in new markets. - The company is encouraging prospective franchisees to contact John Lucas, vice president of brand and franchise development, at Jlucas@farmerboys.com or visit franchising information. - Customers can learn more at Farmer Boys and download the VIF app for offers and updates. - Farmer Boys plans to keep expanding its footprint across its current Western U.S. markets.

The bottom line: - Farmer Boys is deepening its California presence with a new Santa Clarita restaurant and betting on experienced franchise leadership to help drive growth.