Umzi Vine & Vibe
South African and global cuisine restaurant coming soon to Keller, TX. Menu features South African dishes including bobotie, boerewors, sosaties, and braai chicken, alongside international options. Staff indicated late September to early October opening timeline. Running a social media promotion for guessing the grand opening date.
Tick Tock Taco
Fast casual concept serving globally inspired fusion tacos including hot teriyaki chicken, beef bulgogi, and firecracker shrimp tacos. All tacos made with Halal and organic ingredients. Churros provided by Churro on Top. This is the second location; plans to open late fall 2026.
White Castle
White Castle is planning a third Texas location in Grand Prairie at EpicCentral along State Highway 161. No opening date announced yet. A separate Fort Worth location is planned for 6013 Retail Way with construction starting early next year (2027 opening per related headline). The Colony location at 5420 Destination Drive at Grandscape broke ground […]
Little Caesars
New Little Caesars pizza location set to open August 11, 2026 in north Topeka at the former Taco Tico location. Will be open 7 days a week from 10am to midnight. Currently hiring staff.
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Local franchisee Ryan Delman is opening his 13th Jersey Mike’s location in the Charleston area. The 1,500 sq ft shop will be located in a newly built 4,000 sq ft commercial property at 1640 Remount Rd. Delman has been franchising Jersey Mike’s for 29 years.
Mountain Creek Appalachian Cuisine Restaurant
Upscale Appalachian cuisine restaurant opening at Pipestem Resort State Park’s Mountain Creek Lodge, located at the bottom of Bluestone Gorge. Accessible only by aerial tramway. Menu features locally sourced Appalachian staples including crawdad fritters, sumac-rubbed ribeye, and buttermilk-poached walleye pike. Weekend brunch with rotating menu also planned.
Asada Cantina + Kitchen
Asada Cantina + Kitchen, a San Clemente-based Mexican restaurant, is among several tenants announced for Cotino Bay Beach, Dining, Shops — a public-facing commercial area within the Disney-branded Cotino development in Rancho Mirage, CA. The area was originally slated to open fall 2026 but has been pushed back to spring 2027. Other restaurant tenants include […]
Cicis Pizza
Cicis Pizza plans to open 10 new locations in the Jacksonville, FL area over the next five years. The chain currently has two locations in the area (Atlantic Boulevard and Orange Park). President Jeff Hetsel cited strong population and economic growth in Northeast Florida as the driver for expansion. No specific addresses or opening dates […]
Major Food Group Exclusive Restaurant (name TBD)
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is opening an exclusive new restaurant concept developed in partnership with Major Food Group (known for Carbone, Torrisi, ZZ’s Club). The restaurant will replace Cipresso, which closed July 19, 2026 after seven years. The specific concept name has not yet been revealed. Opening is planned for later in […]
Bobby’s Bagel Café
Bobby’s Bagel Café, a locally owned quick-service restaurant known for handcrafted bagels, breakfast sandwiches, deli-style lunches, pastries and catering, has signed a 2,000 sq ft retail lease at Loudoun Station (43800 Central Station Drive) adjacent to Ashburn Station on Metro’s Silver Line. This will be the brand’s fifth location. No specific opening date announced.