Fire on the Mountain
Fire on the Mountain is preparing to open a third Denver location in the Central Park neighborhood, taking over the former TAG Burger Bar space. The restaurant serves chicken wings, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and has a full bar with craft beer and cocktails. Known for 17 house-made sauces and elevated comfort food. Owned by Andrea […]
Gyro Republic
Houston-area halal Mediterranean fast-casual chain (gyros, shawarma, falafel, hummus) expanding to DFW for the first time. Franchisee named Ayman is behind the Mansfield location. Construction set to begin October 2026 with completion targeted February 2027. Brand currently operates seven Houston-area locations.
Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food
Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food plans to open at 26556 E. University Drive, Suite 210 in Little Elm, TX. Construction is expected to be completed by February 2027, though no specific opening date has been disclosed. The Hawaiian plate lunch concept was founded in Utah in 2008 by brothers Kimo and Kalani Mack. Menu features […]
Hashtag India
Hashtag India, an Indian cuisine chain, plans to open its eighth Texas location in Northlake at the corner of FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road. Construction is scheduled to begin December 2026 with completion targeted for December 2027. Franchise owner Mary Sindhu Dodda declined to share specific opening timeline details. Signature dishes include Jalapeño Chicken, Guntur […]
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Jersey Mike’s Subs plans to open a new franchise location at 14917 Sendera Ranch Blvd., Suite 125, within the Green Brick development in Sendera Ranch (Haslet, TX). Construction is targeted for completion in mid-October 2026. John Mills is the franchisee for this location. Based on public filings.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisee Ashley Terry plans to open a new bakery location at Eastchase Market shopping center in Fort Worth. Construction is targeted for completion by November 2026. The bakery will offer handcrafted Bundt cakes in various sizes and flavors including Red Velvet, Confetti, and Lemon, along with catering and fundraising programs.
7 Brew Coffee
7 Brew Coffee drive-thru coffee stand planned for Powell (Lewis Center), OH. Franchise owner Rick Nader, president of Motley 7 Brew, confirmed the upcoming location. Tentatively scheduled to open September 21. Menu includes handcrafted coffees, energy drinks, teas, smoothies, and shakes.
Agave & Rye
Agave & Rye is opening its 18th location and 4th in Greater Cincinnati at the former Catch Me If You Can restaurant space. The three-level dining destination will feature the brand’s first-ever bourbon speakeasy in the basement level with a separate entrance, its own bar, allocated bourbons, bourbon flights, private events and tastings. The historic […]
Flamez Wings & Grille
Flamez Wings & Grille is a new wings-focused concept planning to open at 8081 E Shelby Drive in Memphis. The LLC was filed with the Tennessee Department of State on May 30, 2026. Commercial electrical and sign permits were issued in late July 2026, with a sign permit license listed as active as of July […]
Memphis Metal Museum Cafe Kitchen
The Memphis Metal Museum is relocating to 1930 Poplar Avenue and has filed a commercial alteration permit for a cafe kitchen (645 sq ft, classified as ‘restaurant’ use) at its new Overton Park location. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026. Details about the cafe’s full offerings are limited at this […]