North Point Mall Redevelopment Hotel
Jamestown’s planned mixed-use redevelopment of North Point Mall includes 700 total hotel rooms as part of a large NHL-anchored district. The project also includes a conference center, movie theater, 4,000-seat music hall, and potential NHL arena. One city council vote remains (Aug. 24, 2026) before final approval. No delivery timeline has been specified. Development is […]
Poké House
Poké House franchisee Dean Wang is opening a second Atlanta-market location in Barrett Corners Phase III, taking part of the former LA Fitness property. Opening is expected in Q4 2027 or Q1 2028. Hawaiian-inspired menu featuring poke bowls, house-made sauces, sushi rolls, and sides.
Chin Chin Chen Asian Fusion
Chin Chin Chen Asian Fusion, a Chinese/Asian fusion restaurant, is returning after a devastating fire in September 2025 forced closure of its previous location at 617 Johnson Ferry Road. The restaurant will open in a former Zaxby’s space at 3030 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta, GA. No official opening timeline has been announced. Menu and […]
Go Greek Yogurt
New 900-square-foot franchise location opening in Toco Hills Shopping Center. Will be the first Go Greek Yogurt location in Georgia. Franchisees Dmitriy Eliezer and Jeremy Burke plan to offer fresh and frozen Greek yogurt, smoothies, and bowls, with indoor and patio seating. Gary Woodward of JLL represented Go Greek in the deal.
Hal’s “The Steakhouse”
Hal’s ‘The Steakhouse,’ a Buckhead institution known for New Orleans-style cuisine, martinis, and live music, is expanding to Midtown Atlanta with a third location inside the historic Patterson House at Spring Quarter (a former 1928 funeral home). Owner Sammy Jimenez plans to open in spring 2027. The location will seat approximately 400 guests across the […]
Bank of America Plaza Restaurant & Marketplace
CP Group is investing $15M+ in the west wing of Bank of America Plaza in Midtown Atlanta. A new restaurant, marketplace, and café are expected to open in early 2027, managed by Episcope Hospitality. The restaurant will be open to the public (not just building tenants) and is expected to create approximately 50 jobs. An […]
Potbelly
Chicago-born sandwich chain Potbelly is launching its first Georgia restaurant on Sept. 1, 2026, marking the start of a broader metro Atlanta expansion of at least 15 locations (company-owned and franchise). Confirmed locations include Chamblee and Cumming, with scouting underway in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett counties. New owner RaceTrac is Georgia-based.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is opening a new 8,300 SF location at Midtown Union, a 26-story mixed-use tower at 1331 Spring St in Midtown Atlanta, developed by MetLife Inc. and Granite Properties. Deal brokered by Katz & Associates’ Julie Solomon and Atlantic Retail’s Noah Jones for Fleming’s, and CBRE’s Amy Fingerhut and Raquel […]
Shake Shack
Shake Shack is opening 11 new locations in August 2026 across 9 states. Several have already opened (Albany NY, Elk Grove CA, La Quinta CA, Highland Village TX, Sterling VA, Parker CO). Five future openings still pending as of article date: Atlanta GA, Doral FL, Indianapolis IN, Orlando FL, and Tucson AZ. Highland Village TX […]
Treats with Lenise
Treats with Lenise is a bakery expanding to a new location on the courthouse square in Forsyth, GA, converting the old Pickled Okra building at 33 West Johnston Street. Owner Lenise Leknes will add breakfast and lunch to her existing bakery offerings, featuring classic contemporary American food with Latin and French influences. Contractor Eli Tucker […]