A local Richmond district restaurant is being displaced by a corporate chain. A national Japanese BBQ & hot pot franchise is seeking to replace K-Elements at 2140 Clement St, San Francisco. This is our chance to decide whether we want a Richmond District shaped by local businesses or corporate chains.

What’s Happening
K-Elements began lease renewal negotiations in September 2024. Despite a slowdown in the hospitality industry and rising costs across the board, the building landlord proposed a 17% rent increase, pushing rent, insurance, and taxes to nearly $17,000 per month.

K-Elements offered a reasonable counterproposal based on market conditions. After nearly a year of discussion, communication from the landlord suddenly stopped. It later became clear that a national franchise had applied for the space, raising concerns about further rent hikes that small businesses in the area cannot absorb. 

A public pre-application meeting is scheduled for:
Friday, November 28 at 6PM
📍 In person: 6050 Geary Blvd
💻 Online: https://calendar.app.google/qfBdPLrU1cWMrN8S6

This meeting is our chance to show support for local businesses.

Why Keep It Local?
- Support neighborhood suppliers
- Contribute to the character and diversity of the Richmond 
- Give independent restaurants a chance to survive

This is about making sure our neighborhood continues to reflect the people who live here.

 
How You Can Help
1. Sign this petition to show your support for K-Elements and other Richmond district small businesses.
2. Attend the public meeting on November 28th to make your voice heard.
Share this petition with neighbors and friends who care about keeping the Richmond local.

By signing, you’re helping ensure that independent businesses—built by local families, not corporations—continue to shape the heart of our community.

Together, we can show that the Richmond District values and supports its small businesses.