Overview
- Randy’s held a grand opening on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 2595 Homestead Road that drew hundreds of customers and long lines for its first Bay Area location.
- The new shop sits directly across the street from Stan’s Donuts, a family-run Santa Clara fixture since 1959, and both businesses saw unusually heavy traffic on opening day.
- Local reaction mixed enthusiastic curiosity with protective support for Stan’s, including chalk messages and “Stand with Stan’s” shirts, while Stan’s owner reported lines four to five times normal.
- Randy’s Santa Clara offers about 50 varieties and franchise co-owner Ausaf Masud said partners hope to open roughly five Bay Area stores, while Randy’s CEO Mark Kelegian denied any deliberate effort to target Stan’s.
- The clash highlights clear business differences: Stan’s stays cash-only, focuses on a small classic menu and lower prices, while Randy’s sells more flavors, longer hours and is part of a 50+ outlet expansion that began after 2019.