The Stand in Santee brings a 2003-founded Los Angeles fast-casual chain to the Mission Gorge Road corridor, operating from a counter-service format inside the Sprouts-anchored shopping center at 9355 Mission Gorge Road. The kitchen shares a supply philosophy with its plaza anchor Sprouts Farmers Market, sourcing ingredients for made-to-order burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, all-beef sausages, and fresh-chopped salads finished with more than 20 topping and sauce options at the build station. A red curry grilled chicken sandwich layers Thai basil, cilantro, and crispy onion strings on a brioche bun, reflecting the modern-fusion approach that distinguishes the brand from standard burger counters. Frozen custard shakes include a Cookie Butter Crunch build and a Thai tea version blended with locally made vanilla soft serve, and craft beer and wine flow from taps behind the counter for dine-in service. The Santee outpost is the chain's second San Diego County location after Carmel Mountain Ranch, expanding a footprint that now spans Southern California, the Bay Area, and Texas — with the Mission Gorge Road corridor's evening scene continuing down the block at Alibi.