One of North Auburn's most familiar fast-food stops may not look the same for long. Placer County filings indicate Habit Burger & Grill is lined up for the parcel at 2400 Grass Valley Highway, a move that would swap out the long‑running KFC drive‑thru for a California‑born burger chain on one of the area's busiest commercial stretches. If the deal goes through, neighbors and commuters could start seeing construction fencing or fresh branding once the paperwork clears.
What the records show
According to county documents highlighted by the Sacramento Business Journal, Habit Burger & Grill is now listed for the North Auburn parcel at 2400 Grass Valley Highway. The Business Journal reports that the filing signals an intent to change the property's tenant, but it does not itself greenlight construction work or authorize the restaurant to open.
Current tenant and property details
MapQuest and other online directories still show a KFC operating at 2400 Grass Valley Highway, complete with drive‑thru service and contact details. A commercial listing on CityFeet describes the site as a roughly 2,978‑square‑foot freestanding building. It also notes the property sits as an outparcel to Auburn Village Shopping Center, a spot that offers strong visibility for any future quick‑service tenant that takes over.
Habit's Northern California push
Habit Burger & Grill's own announcements show the chain steadily adding locations around the region, including a new Folsom restaurant that opened last year. Coverage from SFGATE has tracked Habit reworking former restaurant sites, such as converting a Denny's in Ukiah into one of its burger spots, a playbook that lines up neatly with the Auburn parcel's existing fast‑food layout.
What comes next for the site
A county filing is only an early move in the process. Swapping tenants and rebranding a drive‑thru typically requires planning approvals and building permits before any hammer swings or signs come down. The Sacramento Business Journal notes that the current filing does not list an opening date for Habit Burger & Grill and that formal approvals will still be needed before new signage goes up or construction work begins.
For now, business directories continue to list KFC at the Grass Valley Highway address, and there is no public timeline for a Habit debut. We will be keeping an eye on county filings and company announcements for any confirmation and scheduling of a handoff at the North Auburn drive‑thru.
