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San Francisco approves Therapy store on Clement Street over merchant opposition

Won conditional-use approval for the Clement Street store

San Francisco's planning commission approved a Therapy Stores outpost at 32 Clement Street, defeating a merchant campaign that said the gift-shop chain triggers the city's formula retail rules. The vote grants a conditional-use permit for a storefront Jing Chen bought for nearly $2 million in December 2025.

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I made a mistake and moved too quickly to open the store without understanding the required approval process. I understand why that upset people, and have since followed planning department requirements.

from San Francisco approves Therapy store on Clement Street over merchant opposition · Updated 1 hour ago

My desire is to bring more jobs and quality goods to Clement Street, and to strive to be a good neighbor.

from San Francisco approves Therapy store on Clement Street over merchant opposition · Updated 1 hour ago