Souplantation is coming back

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Fountain Valley, OC

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Sometime in 2027

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Pandemic shut it down

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Sweet Tomatoes first

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San Diego? L.A.?

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"Stay tuned..."

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About 7,800 sq ft

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97 restaurants

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Back to the salad bar

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