Businesses opening and closing in El Cajon

In the last 30 days in El Cajon, 1 business opened, 29 closed, 3 changed owners and 2 applied to open. Updated Nov 11, 2026 from public records.

Opened
1
1 in 12 months
Closed
29
29 in 12 months
For sale
0
0 in 12 months
Changing owners
3
3 in 12 months
Coming soon
2
2 in 12 months
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Recently opened in El Cajon

Recently closed in El Cajon

Changing owners in El Cajon

  • 7-ElevenNov 2, 2026
    Grocery and market · 1102 E Washington Ave
    Liquor license ownership change filed
  • 7-ElevenNov 2, 2026
    Business · 1102 E Washington Ave
    Liquor license transferred to new owner
  • 7-ElevenOct 30, 2026
    Business · 410 E Main St
    Liquor license transferred to new owner

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What’s opening and closing, by type

Past 12 months, storefront businesses.

Type of businessOpenedClosedSold or changing owners
Restaurant1181
Shop·5·
Cafe and bakery·4·
Grocery and market·11
Bar·1·

Sources for El Cajon: California ABC licensing records, Overture Maps (reported, not confirmed). Registry dates are when a business registered, which can differ from when its doors opened or closed. About the data

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