Clifford Brothers Signed Lease for Midtown Pizza Spot
The team behind Skorch'd Pizza secured a K Street space to transition from a ghost kitchen to a brick-and-mortar venue.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Patrick and Steven Clifford have signed a lease for a restaurant at 2319 K St. in Sacramento. The duo plans to open Skorch'd Pizza in the space formerly occupied by the restaurant Mother.
Why it matters
The move marks a strategic shift for the brothers, who are transitioning their business model from a ghost kitchen operation to a permanent physical location to capitalize on high foot traffic in the midtown district.
The new restaurant will occupy the space at 2319 K St. after the owners previously operated a delivery concept for 18 to 20 hours per week.
The players
Patrick Clifford
He is one of the brothers and co-founders behind the Skorch'd Pizza restaurant concept.
Steven Clifford
He is a co-founder of Skorch'd Pizza who partnered with his brother to open the new brick-and-mortar location.
The details
The brothers secured the site after a previous negotiation for the building fell through. The restaurant will feature pizza dough that undergoes a specialized three-day cold fermentation process.
Timeline
Skorch'd Pizza launched as a delivery concept in May 2025.
The ghost kitchen operation ceased in mid-June 2026.
The restaurant is expected to open by December 1, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move reflects a growing industry trend where successful ghost kitchen brands seek permanent physical storefronts to establish long-term brand equity. It positions the Clifford brothers to compete for walk-in customers in a high-traffic district.
Local diners in the midtown district will soon gain access to a new pizza option at a former restaurant site. The transition promises a change from delivery-only availability to a traditional walk-in dining experience.
The takeaway
The Clifford brothers' move demonstrates how small-scale delivery operators can scale into established commercial districts. Success will now depend on their ability to maintain the quality of their three-day fermented dough at a larger operational volume.
What happens next
The restaurant is scheduled to open its doors to the public by December 1, 2026.
Further reading
For more on new food and drink venues in the city, visit the Sacramento Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Sacramento Bee.
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