Couple launched a burrito spot in a Home Depot parking lot—their two restaurants brought in $2.3 million in sales in 2025
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By CNBC
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Lydia Holmes and John Clarke transformed their entrepreneurial vision into a thriving fast-casual restaurant empire by opening LJ's Lil' Cafe, a burrito establishment that strategically launched in an Orange County Home Depot parking lot. Their unconventional location strategy proved remarkably successful, as their dual-location operation generated impressive $2.3 million in annual sales during 2025, demonstrating how creative real estate choices and quality food offerings can drive substantial revenue growth in competitive food service markets.
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