LOS ANGELES, CA— Matthews™, a commercial real estate investment services and technology firm, continues to assist the rapid expansion of StormBurger, a fast-casual burger chain, with the recent leasing of their 336 Alondra Boulevard location in Compton, California. Matthews™ Senior Vice President & National Director Michael Pakravan represented StormBurger and First Vice President & Director Gene Mello represented the landlord in the transaction.

 

The Compton location follows StormBurger’s flagship restaurant, which is currently ranked number one on Yelp’s Top 10 Best Burgers in Inglewood. A second location in Long Beach is expected to open in March 2026 at the corner of Cherry and South.

 

“The Landlord had multiple offers from regional and national tenants, but chose the one unit operator because of its commitment to grow in historically excluded markets and because it was simply the best fast food burger he has ever had.” Mello said.

 

The soon to be 1,457-square-foot drive-thru restaurant space will break ground early 2026 and will serve as the brand’s third brick-and-mortar location. As StormBurger’s exclusive tenant representative, Matthews™ leveraged the firm’s Southern California platform to provide real-time insights on off-market opportunities, landlord sentiment, and emerging submarkets. StormBurger committed to a long-term ground lease as part of its continued growth initiative across Los Angeles County.

 

“StormBurger’s expansion is a deliberate choice to plant roots in culturally significant markets, building long-term community presence and brand authenticity,” says Michael Pakravan. “It’s critical that each location reflects the brand’s mission of serving quality food with quality ingredients to marginalized and underserved communities.”

 

For more information, please contact Michael Pakravan and Gene Mello or visit www.matthews.com.

 

About Matthews™

Matthews™, a commercial real estate investment services and technology firm, holds recognition as an industry leader in investment sales, leasing, and debt and structured finance. Based out of Nashville, TN, and strategically positioned with over 1,000 agents and employees in 30 offices across the United States, Matthews™ continues to focus on expansion into new markets. For more information, please visit www.matthews.com.