Tante Emma
German restaurant expanding from Garden Valley, ID to Downtown Boise. Will be located in the former Bonefish Grill space at the Hawkins Headquarters building. Menu features schnitzel, pretzels, spätzle, meatballs, and brats, plus a beer bar with drinks on tap. Interior renovation underway including new booths, walls, flooring, and kitchen. Owners Stefanie and Lars Johannson; […]
Brotherly Love
Philly cheesesteak sandwich shop opening this fall at The Warehouse Food Hall in downtown Boise’s BoDo district. Will specialize in traditional-inspired and classic Philly cheesesteaks with sliced beef or chicken options, homemade sides, dirty sodas, and steakhouse-style cake. Taking over the former spot of Foy’s Franks. Named after Philadelphia’s city slogan.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden opening on University Boulevard in Rexburg, ID. Construction superintendent Kevin Rambo confirmed a hard deadline of Nov. 2 for completion. The restaurant will seat up to 208 people and cost approximately $4 million to build. Kitchen equipment is currently being installed.
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 […]
Holiday Inn Express
Proposed 66-room, 43,000 sq ft, three-story Holiday Inn Express with indoor pool and 80 parking stalls on a 1.5-acre parcel. Developer is MacCall Management (Salt Lake City); owner will be FJ Management (Maverik parent). Urban renewal agency approved letter of interest for up to $350,000 in public infrastructure support. Timeline for formal development application is […]
In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger is planned for The District at Ten Mile development in Meridian, ID. Multiple restaurants are announced for this 220-acre development including Kura Sushi, Over Easy, Birdcall, Parlor Doughnuts, Handel’s Ice Cream, and Zao Asian Grill. Construction is underway on the first phase. Some openings expected as soon as 2027. In-N-Out was previously blocked […]
Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap Room
Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap Room is set to open a new franchise location in Meridian, Idaho. The location is one of three planned future openings, with additional locations planned for Lithia, Florida and Macon, Georgia. The concept features a self-serve Taproom Wall.
Konala
Konala, a healthy drive-thru franchise specializing in high-protein bowls, has signed five new franchise leases across Utah and Idaho. Four locations are being developed by Speedy Foods LLC (a 25-unit franchisee group) in Boise ID, Riverdale UT, Logan UT, and Farr West UT. A fifth location is being developed by franchisee Tyson Adams at The […]
Henya Sushi
Henya Sushi is an all-you-can-eat sushi and Japanese food concept opening in the former Great Wall Chinese restaurant space (8,022 sq ft) at 10398 Overland Road in southwest Boise. The owner is a first-time restaurateur being assisted by Johnny Deng, founder of the Nara Ramen chain. Remodeling is expected to begin shortly with an estimated […]
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is planning its first Idaho location at The District at Ten Mile in Meridian. The Japanese chain features a conveyor belt sushi concept with 100+ menu items. Anticipated to open summer 2027. Confirmed by Ahlquist Chief Leasing Officer Mark Cleverly.