Sushi Taxi
Canadian sushi chain Sushi Taxi is making its U.S. debut with its first American location in Boca Raton, FL. The Quebec-based fast-casual concept has approximately 30 locations in Canada. The restaurant will focus on grab-and-go, takeout, and delivery with limited dine-in seating. Menu includes sushi rolls, poke bowls, sashimi, tartares, and large sushi platters (50-100 […]
Naked Farmer
Naked Farmer, a chef-driven seasonal farm-to-table fast-casual chain founded in 2020 in St. Petersburg by Jordan Johnson, is expanding to Fort Lauderdale’s Cypress Creek neighborhood. Naked Farmer Cypress Creek Rd LLC filed permit applications with the Florida DBPR for a new location at 854 NW 62nd Street. No opening date has been announced. The concept […]
Joe & The Juice
Danish café chain Joe & The Juice is planning to open at Delray Place shopping center at the corner of Linton Boulevard and Federal Highway. This will be the first of several planned Palm Beach County locations as part of the brand’s South Florida expansion. Known for fresh juices, smoothies, specialty coffee, and toasted sandwiches […]
H&H Bagels
H&H Bagels, the iconic New York bagel brand founded in 1972, is opening a new franchise location in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The menu will feature kettle-boiled bagels made with NYC water and baked fresh on-site, cream cheese spreads, breakfast sandwiches, smoked fish, and freshly ground coffee. This is part of the brand’s ongoing national […]
Whit’s Frozen Custard
Whit’s Frozen Custard is expanding in South Florida with a new location in Davie at 2601 S. University Drive. Scoops N Smiles LLC filed permit applications with the Florida DBPR. The location is listed as ‘Coming Soon’ on the chain’s website. Whit’s specializes in fresh frozen custard, shakes, sundaes, floats, Whitsers, and Whitties cookie sandwiches. […]
Wing Snob
Michigan-based chicken wing chain Wing Snob is preparing to open its first South Florida location in Davie. Quality Wings LLC has filed permit applications with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. No official opening date has been announced. The restaurant will be the chain’s second Florida location overall. Menu includes traditional and boneless […]
Tender Love Chicken
Tender Love Chicken is a new chicken tender fast-casual concept working through the permitting process to open a 580 sq ft storefront at 1525 Airways Blvd in Memphis. A certificate of occupancy was under review with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development as of August 6, 2026. No opening date has […]
Tacos La Fogata
Tacos La Fogata, an established Mexican food truck at 6456 E Shelby Drive, is opening a brick-and-mortar storefront in the former Elena’s Taco Shop space. The 2,450 sq ft location with an occupant load of 80 has a certificate of occupancy under review with Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development. Menu includes […]
Waffle House
New Waffle House location under active construction on Cleveland Street in Ripley, TN. The chain is hiring for the new location and targeting a late October opening. Framework is in place as of early August 2026.
JoJo’s Espresso
JoJo’s Espresso, a Memphis-based coffee chain, is opening a new 2,200 sq ft location in Southaven, MS as part of the DeSoto District mixed-use development near Silo Square. Groundbreaking occurred August 3, 2026. The cafe will feature coffee, cold brew, matcha, teas, specialty drinks, acai bowls, and pastries from Palmer House Bakery. Co-owners Taylor and […]