Kyo Matcha
Japanese café and bakery franchise Kyo Matcha, part of IVEA Concepts Restaurant Group, is opening a new tea house-inspired location at 580B Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge before end of 2026. A second Boston location is expected in 2027. Both operated by local franchisee Jaclyn Nguyen. The Cambridge location will feature a larger tea house concept, […]
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Jersey Mike’s Subs plans to open a new location at 2301 W Parmer Lane, Unit 204 in Cedar Park (Williamson County), TX. Based on public filings, construction completion is expected in October 2026. Franchisee Jason Odom was contacted but did not respond prior to publication.
Brooms Matcha
Brooms Matcha, an Austin matcha concept specializing in high-quality Uji, Kyoto matcha with handmade preparation, is planning to reopen at a new 647-square-foot location on South Lamar. The brand previously operated at 3005 S. Lamar Blvd. from June 2025 before closing in August 2025. A remodel is currently in permitting and the brand’s social media […]
Hao Hao
Hao Hao, a Chinese and Vietnamese fusion restaurant, plans to open a new location at Pflugerville Parkway Retail Center, Building 2, Suite 200. The owner Binh Tran also operates a Hao Hao location in Leander and co-owns China Kitchen. No opening timeline was confirmed. Plans are based on public filings. The brand also has a […]
Levain Bakery
Levain Bakery, the iconic NYC cookie shop, plans to open its first Texas location at Domain Northside in Austin. Public filings indicate a construction completion date targeted for March 2027. The location will feature their signature oversized cookies, coffee, pastries, and cookie milk latte.
The Rice Box
Houston-based retro-futuristic American Chinese takeout concept opening its first Austin location at 2129 E. 7th St., a space formerly occupied by Flyrite Chicken. Menu features house fried rice, General Tso, sesame, sweet and sour, Kung Pao chicken, Chongqing wings, and nitro teas. Brand was founded by John Peterson and currently operates multiple Houston locations.
7 Brew
Motley 7 Brew, LLC (franchisee, president Rick Nader) has 7 locations opening across Georgia by end of 2026: Cordele (Sept), Bethlehem (Sept), Fayetteville (Nov), Acworth (Oct), Marietta (Oct), Gainesville (Nov), Rockmart (Nov). Part of a 55-unit Georgia expansion goal and ~400-unit national expansion across GA, TX, OH, and Pacific Northwest. 7 Brew is a drive-thru […]
Mason’s Bagels
Mason’s Bagels, a New York-style bagel shop originally from Hoschton, GA (opened September 2025), is expanding to a second location at the Birch House mixed-use development in Lawrenceville. The shop will sell bagels, coffee, breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, and salads. The Birch House website lists the location as ‘coming soon.’ No specific opening date has […]
KAI Fusion
Asian fusion restaurant opening in a 7,000-square-foot space at The Block at Phipps development in Buckhead. Menu will feature Japanese, Chinese, Thai and pan-Asian cuisine including sushi, dim sum and classic Thai dishes, plus a craft cocktail program. Space includes a main dining room, semi-private dining area, patio seating, and an 18-foot sushi bar. Owned […]
Unburger
Plant-based burger chain opening its first franchised location and second Michigan location in Ann Arbor. Construction is underway and signage is already up. Franchisee is Bobak Bakhtiari, founder of Hangry Planet convenience store concept in California. Menu includes 100% plant-based burgers, chicken sandwiches, nuggets, fries, and chili cheese dog. More Metro Detroit locations are planned […]