Maman
New York-based bakery/cafe chain Maman is taking over the former Buca di Beppo space at 112 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg, MD. The location will be shared with Mattress Warehouse, which will occupy approximately half the building. Maman will offer cafe classics including salads, soups, sandwiches, pastries, and sweets. Construction is currently underway. The chain was […]
Just Salad
Just Salad is preparing to open its first Montgomery County location at 12242 Rockville Pike, taking over the former Bambu Cafe space. The fast-casual chain has signed a lease and a building permit has been issued. No specific opening timeline is available. The menu includes salads, market plates, wraps, warm bowls, and smoothies.
Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe
Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe is taking over a former Starbucks location at 8010 Gramercy Blvd in Derwood/Rockville, MD. The space has been vacant since Starbucks closed in September 2025. No specific opening date has been announced. Roggenart is a DMV-area chain with 12 locations known for European-style baked goods made fresh in small […]
Aru Aru
Modern Latin street food concept opening on Eastern Avenue in Fells Point, Baltimore. Known for Maryland-inspired crab pupusas and Colombian-inspired empanadas. Owned by Marvin Rodriguez, leasing space from Ekiben co-founder Steve Chu. Opening Aug. 21 pending final inspections. Will operate seven days a week.
Newberry Cafe & Bakery
Newberry Cafe & Bakery is opening a second location in Havre de Grace, MD at 234 N Washington St, the former home of Goll’s Bakery (closed 2023). Owner Nichol Barbes confirmed construction is set to begin soon. The new location will mirror the existing Bel Air storefront, offering donuts, lattes, and breakfast sandwiches with seating […]
Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken
Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken is opening a new 2,332-sq-ft location in Annapolis, MD in a former Wendy’s building. CEO Philip Sardelis confirmed the restaurant will open before the end of August 2026. The chain currently has 18 locations across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Staff hiring is underway.
Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken
Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken is opening a 3,277 sq ft location with seating for ~65 customers at the new Linthicum Landing restaurant strip. CEO Philip Sardelis confirmed the store should be customer-ready sometime in December 2026. The fast-casual Peruvian chicken chain is operated by Sardi’s Hospitality Group and has locations across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Wonder
Wonder, a fast-casual food hall concept that aggregates multiple high-profile culinary brands under one roof with made-to-order dishes, is opening a new location in Columbia, MD this September. The company website indicates a September 2026 opening. Wonder was founded in 2018 and has been rapidly expanding across the northeast.
Pepper House
Sichuan restaurant Pepper House, originally from Ellicott City, is opening a second location as a permanent stall inside R. House food hall in Remington, Baltimore. Set to open mid-October 2026, the stall will feature the same menu as the flagship including Chengdu dumplings, house-made chili oil, and dan dan noodles. Owned by Yuan Shen and […]
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.