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"One of San Francisco’s oldest restaurants, St. Francis Fountain at 2801 24th Street in the Mission is on the cusp of being sold and is currently under escrow with the sale expected to close next week; current owners Levon Kazarian and Peter Hood will pass the torch to Mantakarn Seenin, a first-time owner who has worked at San Francisco restaurants including Mama’s on Washington Square. I note the spot’s retro decor and menu of ice cream, sodas, and breakfast staples, and that it has been listed on the city’s Legacy Business Registry for years—meaning the new owner won’t have leeway to change much about the physical features, business model, or general traditions if they want to remain in the program, though that listing can provide potential access to grant money and more favorable lease terms." - Lauren Saria