Buffalo Wild Wings
First-ever Buffalo Wild Wings location in Altoona, PA. Currently under construction behind the Holiday Inn Express next to the AMC Theatre Complex. Official opening date unknown. Expected to bring several jobs to the area.
Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In returning to Fort Wayne after more than a decade away. Franchise owner Alex Richardson is opening the Summit City location at 4615 Bass Road. Grand opening set for September 22, 2026, 10am-8pm. A Community Give Back Day is planned for September 18 with free meals for military, first responders, and teachers.
Train to Mumbai
Indian restaurant expanding to a second location in the Purcellville Shopping Center (Suite U, former Purcellville Eats space). Original location is in Lovettsville, VA, opened 2024. Menu features Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, Saag Paneer, Shrimp Biryani, and Truffle Ghee Rosemary Naan. Building permits have been issued for a buildout. Team is aiming for late […]
Early Bird
Nebraska-based brunch franchise opening its 10th location in Sioux Falls. Menu features breakfast, brunch, and lunch with creative twists on diner classics including cinnamon roll pancakes, Benedicts, waffles, and lunch items. Hours 6:30am-2:30pm daily. No reservations; waitlist via website. Franchisee is Fred Preator and wife Amy.
The Elbow Room
The Elbow Room, a longtime Manitowoc supper club closed since March 2024, is set to reopen under new ownership by Kent Meyer and a silent partner. They are finalizing city Health Department requirements and remodeling before announcing an opening date. Plans include Wisconsin supper club traditions, handcrafted cocktails, steaks, seafood, and fish fry.
Sally’s Apizza
Sally’s Apizza is opening a new location at The SoNo Collection mall in Norwalk, CT. The location features a large programmable 4K video wall, a large tree in the center, and living walls in the dining room. Hiring events are actively underway. Originally planned for end of 2025, then early 2026, the opening is now […]
Vino & Vinyl Supper Club
Vino & Vinyl Supper Club is expanding into the space next door to its original location in Sugar Land Town Square. The expansion will add a new bar, dining room, and private dining room, plus renovations to the building facade and outdoor patio. The restaurant will remain open during construction. They also recently acquired a […]
The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot is opening its third North Texas location at Watters Creek Village in Allen, TX. The restaurant offers a four-course fondue dining experience with cheese and chocolate fondue options. Franchisees Tracie and Dan Greene will lead the location.
Unnamed Neighborhood Café (620 Corey Ave.)
Property owner Jason Bartell is proposing to convert a 1951 beach cottage into a limited-service neighborhood café with indoor seating, takeout, and outdoor picnic tables. The proposal is under review by the City of St. Pete Beach Technical Review Committee. The café would focus on fresh food, sandwiches, and lighter fare with a ventless commercial […]
TwoDads Chicken and Fries
TwoDads Chicken and Fries, a local food truck since 2023, is expanding to a permanent carryout and drive-thru location in the former Bob Evans building at 510 E. Market St. in Celina, OH. The property was recently sold to Bruns Holding Group Inc. for $800,000 and will be leased to TwoDads. Renovations and land development […]