Crave Artisan Market Will Open Third Spot October 12

Food People Restaurant Group is expanding its footprint to a high-traffic Columbia corridor.

Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Crave Artisan Market Will Open Third Spot October 12

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Crave Artisan Market will open its third location on Oct. 12, 2026, at 1332 Main St. in Columbia. The new space features a full coffee bar and a breakfast menu, marking a shift from the building's previous occupant, Takosushi.

Why it matters

The expansion reflects a strategy of securing high-foot-traffic sites within established hubs like the Arcade Mall. By repurposing existing infrastructure for new service offerings, operators can effectively test market demand in prime locations.

The brand operates three locations in total across the Columbia area, up from its original single site 1.5 years ago. The new space introduces a rotating selection of 30-plus soups to the local market.

The players

Crave Artisan Market

A local restaurant brand that operates three food market locations in the Columbia area.

Food People Restaurant Group

The parent company that owns and manages both Crave Artisan Market and the former Takosushi location.

The details

Food People Restaurant Group converted the former alcohol bar space at 1332 Main St. into a specialized coffee bar to differentiate this location from previous iterations. The site will operate a full breakfast menu daily from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. alongside a standard selection of sandwiches and salads.

July 2026: The former Takosushi restaurant closed.
Oct. 12, 2026: Crave Artisan Market officially opens the new location.
Daily, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Breakfast menu service hours.
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Standard operating hours.

Market Landscape

This opening follows the pattern of businesses capitalizing on the ongoing revitalization of Columbia's Main Street commercial corridor. The strategy marks a departure from previous growth patterns as the operator scales by repurposing existing square footage in high-demand areas.

Operators should monitor how the conversion of existing restaurant infrastructure, specifically bar-to-coffee-bar transitions, affects local customer traffic and labor costs. Consider auditing current spatial configurations to identify if similar retrofits could support new, high-margin product lines.

The takeaway

Expanding into high-traffic, pre-existing commercial sites can accelerate growth but requires precise layout adjustments to meet new operational needs. Use this development as a benchmark for assessing the viability of repurposing your own underutilized facility footprints.