Dutch Bros Coffee Plans New Tacoma Location
The company has filed a permit to transform a vacant restaurant site on South Hosmer Street.
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Tacoma Openings and Closings News
This page covers new business locations, store and restaurant closures, and the shifting commercial landscape in Tacoma. Reporting follows the launch of new storefronts as well as the shuttering of established sites.
Recent news
October 23, 2026
New Arts Venue Mass Opens in Downtown TacomaThe venue offers sensory-focused events including silent discos and sound baths at 726 Pacific Avenue.
October 21, 2026
Fantastic Smoothies to Open in Eastside TacomaOwners Anthony Smith and Adrian Broussard plan to launch the new business in Eastside Tacoma by spring 2027.
October 20, 2026
Dutch Bros Plans New Coffee Shop in TacomaThe coffee chain has filed a pre-application to build a new location at the site of a former Jack in the Box.
October 20, 2026
Tacoma Shop Specializes in Weekly Lumpia SalesOwners of Northwest Lumpia maintain a unique drive-thru model that serves fresh rolls for three hours every week.
October 14, 2026
Fat Zach's Pizza Will Open in Tacoma MallThe Washington-based pizza chain is expanding to its fourth brick-and-mortar location this fall.
October 9, 2026
LMC Construction Opened New Tacoma OfficeThe construction firm established a new Washington headquarters on the city waterfront.
October 7, 2026
Cafe Yumm Will Open Tacoma Restaurant in 2027The restaurant chain will launch its newest location at 2601 N Pearl Street in early 2027.
October 7, 2026
Tanoor Lebanese Grill Will Open in TacomaThe restaurant chain expects to launch a new location in the Tacoma Place shopping plaza by early 2027.
October 5, 2026
Tacoma Sunrise Play Cafe Will Reopen October 17The Stadium District business is resuming operations after a major water leak caused a monthslong closure.
October 1, 2026
Boba T-T Opened New Shop in South TacomaThe bubble tea establishment has replaced the former Jodo Tea storefront at 901 S. 72nd St.
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Day to day, that means monitoring business permits, lease renewals, ribbon cuttings and permanent business departures. It covers the entire city and the varied districts that make up the metropolitan area. The conversion of former retail space into new commercial or residential use happens as frequently as initial openings. Fluctuations in lease costs and availability remain the primary factors that dictate which businesses arrive and which ones exit.