# Pop-Up Sitcom Diners A Saved by the Bell-Themed Diner is Coming to Los Angeles By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-06-12 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saved-by-the-bellthemed References: [nbclosangeles](http://www.nbclosangeles.com/multimedia/Saved-By-the-Bell-Themed-Pop-Up-Diner-Headed-to-Los-Angeles-426617051.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/savedbythemax/) Fans of the popular 90s sitcom 'Saved by the Bell' will be pleased to hear of the opening of a Saved by the Bell-themed diner in Los Angeles. Launching off of the success of its sister restaurant 'Saved by the Max,' this [sitcom-themed diner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friends-meal) will appear as a pop-up in California. Saved by the Max opened in Chicago as a [pop-up diner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-tiny-restaurant) in 2016 and its sold-out success makes it natural for the diner to reappear in the state where the sitcom was originally set. Fans can expect a [nostalgic feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterlife-menu), a themed menu and plenty of memorabilia. There is currently no word on when the Saved by the Bell-themed Los Angeles pop-up will be open for business. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sitcom-themed Pop-up Diners:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create pop-up diners inspired by popular sitcoms to attract nostalgic fans and generate buzz. - **Nostalgic Dining Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create dining experiences that transport customers back in time, using themed menus, decor, and memorabilia. - **Expansion of Pop-up Dining:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Take advantage of the growing popularity of pop-up dining by launching new locations and concepts inspired by different themes and TV shows. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Hotels, restaurants, and bars can create unique dining experiences that appeal to fans of popular sitcoms and capitalize on the nostalgia trend. - **Entertainment Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: TV networks and streaming platforms can partner with pop-up diners to promote new shows or revitalize interest in old ones through themed experiences. - **Event Planning Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Event planners can incorporate pop-up sitcom-themed diners into their offerings, providing attendees with unique and memorable dining experiences during conferences, festivals, and other events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Themed Pop-Up Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-the-hedgehog-speed.md) - [Sitcom Tribute Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilis-scranton-branch.md) - [TV Show Latte Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latte-larrys.md) - [Iconic Show Toronto Popups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-one-in-toronto.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Coffeehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-perk-coffee-co.md) - [Unique TV Series Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lillet-x-emily-in-paris.md) - [Video Store Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster-speakeasy.md) - [Anime-Themed Cafe Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-cafe.md) - [Cheesy Americana Diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheez-in-diner.md)