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Better Buzz Coffee eyes June 2026 opening in Apple Valley as it expands in Southern California

Better Buzz Coffee is expanding in Southern California with a new Apple Valley location expected to open in June 2026, according to job postings.

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APPLE VALLEY, Calif., July 9 (High Desert News Online) — Better Buzz Coffee is signaling a new Apple Valley café long before the doors open.

A jobs posting on the company’s careers page says Better Buzz is hiring baristas for a “brand new location” at 19398 Bear Valley Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308. The posting says the store is expected to open in June 2026 and directs applicants to Better Buzz’s hiring contacts.

What that means for Apple Valley

A public job listing is often one of the first signs that a retailer is moving from planning into staffing and training. For a coffee chain, that usually means the company is preparing for daily operations and customer traffic before opening day.

For Apple Valley, the opening could mean new service jobs, another coffee option for local customers and a new tenant for commercial space. When a business fills a vacant site, nearby property owners, workers and other merchants can all feel the effect.

What Better Buzz is telling the public

Better Buzz Coffee’s website also includes a “Coming Soon” page that lists future locations in California and Arizona, including Tempe, Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego, Vista and Oceanside. That suggests the Apple Valley café is part of a broader expansion plan rather than a one-off announcement.

What is still unclear

The company’s public posting does not say what business occupied the Apple Valley site before Better Buzz, and it does not give a grand-opening date, lease details or construction timeline.

The public materials reviewed also do not confirm the connection to a shuttered Sonic Drive-In in Apple Valley, so that detail remains unverified from the available sources.

For now, the clearest takeaway is simple: Better Buzz Coffee is hiring in Apple Valley now, and the company says the new location is expected to open in June 2026.

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Stephanie Ramirez

Stephanie Ramirez is a senior California reporter for Times Media Service, based in Sacramento, California. Ramirez covers California elections and state politics, including government decisions and public policy and the practical effects on residents across the state. Ramirez holds a master's degree in communication with a focus on journalism and grew up in Sacramento, California.

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