Zaxby’s
Zaxby’s chicken restaurant chain is coming soon to Salisbury, MD at 1520 S. Salisbury Blvd. (formerly Robinson’s Jewelers) along U.S. Route 13. Franchisee Curtis Snyder is developing three locations on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. No exact grand opening date has been announced yet.
Birdcall
Denver-based fried chicken sandwich chain coming to The District at Ten Mile development in Meridian, ID. Franchise agreement with Caleb Randall (owner of Guru Donuts) for five Treasure Valley locations; this will be the first. Also opening at same development: Parlor Doughnuts (Indiana-based cronut shop, first Idaho location) and Over Easy (brunch restaurant with AZ […]
Wingstop
Wingstop opening its second Thurston County location and 28th Washington state location for franchisee Far West Restaurant Group. Features ‘next gen’ lobby interior paying homage to the city. Currently hiring 15-20 workers. Located in shopping center at Cooper Point Road and Black Lake Boulevard.
Prince St. Pizza
New Baton Rouge location of NYC-born Prince St. Pizza, known for Sicilian-style square pies and pepperoni-loaded slices. Former UFC champion Jon Jones has joined as an ownership partner. Grand opening expected in early fall 2026. Prince St. Pizza currently operates 18 locations nationally, mostly in California.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Raising Cane’s opening two new California locations in August 2026. The Fontana location at 16940 Slover Ave opens Aug 17. A Thousand Oaks location at 400 N. Moorpark Road is also opening (Monday, Aug 11 implied). Additional locations opening in Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Alabama, and Georgia.
Cluckery TC
Fried chicken sandwich restaurant opening in the Grand Traverse Mall food court. Specializes in classic and spicy fried chicken sandwiches, hand-battered chicken strips, fries, and sides. Co-owned by Zhending Hu and Jazmine Scott. Targeting mid-August 2026 opening.
Petronita’s
Fine dining restaurant featuring elevated Southern-Latin cuisine in the historic Springfield neighborhood. Owner Nichole Brown and Chef Michael Ray. Open Wednesday through Saturday with 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. seating times. Features a hidden cigar room and adjacent Cove coffee area.
IHOP/Applebee’s (Dual-Brand)
Existing IHOP in Porter, TX is set to become a dual-brand IHOP/Applebee’s restaurant via a $150,000 renovation. The project will add 836 sq ft to the existing 4,102 sq ft building. Construction begins Aug. 17 and is expected to wrap up by Sept. 17, 2026. Restaurant will be temporarily closed during construction. Both brands are […]
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A received conditional approval from the Adrian Planning Commission on Aug. 4, 2026 for a new location at 1369 Division St, near Lowe’s. Plans include an 88-seat restaurant with children’s play area, outdoor dining, and dual drive-thru lanes. Final permits pending resolution of conditions related to parking, landscaping, pedestrian access, lighting, and ADA compliance.
Lloyd’s Pizza Co.
Chef Kevin Scharpf and co-owner David Hannaman are opening Lloyd’s Pizza Co., a Neapolitan-style pizzeria at 4949 Asbury Road in Asbury, IA. The restaurant will serve 10 types of Neapolitan-style pizzas, Italian-inspired appetizers, salads, gelato, and cocktails. Features a hand-built Marra Forni brick oven made from volcanic material imported from Naples. Plans to open the […]