Angry Chickz
Angry Chickz Nashville hot chicken chain is building out its fifth Sacramento-area location at 4740 Natomas Blvd, Suite 100, in the former Sushi Elite space in the Natomas neighborhood. A building permit has been filed with Americo Builders as the contractor. This location will be corporate-owned rather than franchisee-operated. Menu includes chicken tenders, sliders, and […]
Fiery Crab
Fiery Crab, a Cajun seafood boil chain from Louisiana, is opening two locations in the Portland area. One at 1832 NE 122nd Ave in Portland, OR and another at 14930 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Suite 101, Vancouver, WA 98684. Franchisee Eddie Zhen confirmed both locations are targeting a late September opening. The concept features seafood […]
Red Leaf Organic Coffee
Red Leaf Organic Coffee is taking over the former Starbucks space near H&M at Vancouver Mall. Co-Founder Ray Vandervalk confirmed a September 7 opening. Founded in 2008 in Cowlitz County, Red Leaf specializes in organic coffee, dye-free drinks, zero-added sugar beverages, smoothies, and toasted breakfast sandwiches. This will be a new franchise/corporate location joining existing […]
Keia & Martyn’s Coffee
Keia & Martyn’s Coffee is relocating from Lloyd Center (closing August 8, 2026) to 1615 NE 15th Ave in Portland’s Irvington District, a space previously occupied by Caffe D’Arte. Owners are Keia Booker and Martyn Leaper. No specific opening date for the new location was mentioned.
The Buzzed Goat Coffee Company
The Buzzed Goat Coffee Company is opening its third Arizona location at SanTan Village Marketplace, taking over a former Which Wich space. The shop will feature a full espresso bar, signature espresso martinis, craft cocktails, beer, wine, and small bites. The company received keys to the space in late July 2026 and has begun buildout. […]
Harry & Izzy’s
Indianapolis-based American grill Harry & Izzy’s (part of Huse Culinary) is opening its first location outside Indiana at PV, the mixed-use redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall. The 8,300 sq ft restaurant features a 2,400 sq ft patio, outdoor bar, and seating for 340 guests. Menu includes hand-cut steaks, St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail, fresh […]
Aubergine Kitchen
Aubergine Kitchen is planning two new Arizona locations: one at Desert Ridge in Phoenix (21001 N. Tatum Blvd) and one at Queen Creek Marketplace (21398 S. Ellsworth Loop Road, Queen Creek). The Queen Creek location will be part of new construction across from Barrio Queen. No opening dates have been announced. The chain, founded by […]
Top Dog Vinyl
Top Dog Vinyl is a vinyl listening bar concept inspired by Japanese kissa bars, owned by Ken Smukler of Top Dog Cocktails. The Fishtown location at 2012 Frankford Ave (former Chase Bank ATM space, 350 sq ft) plans to soft open in September 2026. A second location will open in Kennett Square beneath live entertainment […]
Dahlia
Restaurateurs Michael MacCrory and Sean Coyle are preparing to open Dahlia in the former Di Bruno Bros. space at 385 W. Lancaster Ave in Stratford Shopping Center. The restaurant will feature indoor and outdoor seating, a main dining room, central bar, and private dining space, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A 10-year lease has been […]
Multiple EAV Restaurants (Joystick Gamebar / Little Bear teams)
Multiple restaurant openings announced in East Atlanta Village by teams behind Joystick Gamebar and Little Bear. Article states ‘within the next year’ EAV could be back near full strength, with several openings announced. Specific restaurant names and dates not provided in available content.