Jersey Mike’s Subs
Jersey Mike’s Subs opening at Bethlehem Square shopping center in space previously occupied by GameStop. Franchise owner Gerritt Curran, who operates 22 locations, expects an October opening. Interior renovation work was ongoing as of article date.
Leo’s Coney Island
Michigan-based Leo’s Coney Island franchise opening first Midland location at 820 Joe Mann Blvd near Midland Mall, next to Lucky’s Steakhouse. Currently under construction. Will feature sit-down and drive-through services. Menu includes Greek cuisine, coney dogs, and traditional American diner fare. Opening delayed from summer 2026 to around Christmastime 2026.
Mexican-inspired restaurant and bar (name unknown)
A Mexican-inspired restaurant and bar is expected to open soon at the former site of Nami Modern Korean Steakhouse in the Butchertown neighborhood. The business name has not yet been revealed. The location previously housed a restaurant owned by celebrity chef Edward Lee.
Layne’s Chicken Fingers
Texas-based Layne’s Chicken Fingers is opening its second Ohio location at the former Taco Bell site on Boardman Poland Road. Owner Henry Wang and key operator Brian Borres of 3E Franchise LLC plan to hire approximately 60 people and engage with local schools and chamber operations.
Benny Lorenzo’s
Benny’s Pizza, a Virginia-based chain with ~35 locations across VA, NC, SC, MI, and PA, is opening its first Ohio location in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland. The location will be branded as ‘Benny Lorenzo’s’ and will occupy a portion of a former Family Dollar space on West 25th Street. Known for 28-inch New […]
Koakuma
Massimo Lusardi (owner of Nightly’s, Uva, Uva Next Door, Key and Heels) is opening two new Japanese restaurants on the Upper East Side. Koakuma at 1492 Second Ave serves ‘New York Japanese’ cuisine and is expected to open fall 2026. A second unnamed 19-seat counter-service sushi restaurant at 1491 Second Ave (formerly Tozzo Italian coffee […]
Ori’s Cheesesteaks
Ori’s Cheesesteaks is a new concept from Namkeen founders Usman and Amena Chaudhry, opening Aug. 15 at 231 Main St. in Chatham, NJ. Menu features handcrafted cheesesteaks, loaded fries, and milkshakes. Named after the owners’ son Orhan. Grand opening includes ribbon-cutting at 11:30 a.m. and official opening at noon with complimentary samples and giveaways. Additional […]
Pompeii
Pompeii is an upscale Italian restaurant set to open mid-August 2026 at the corner of A Street and Carlisle Springs Road in Carlisle, PA. The restaurant will feature brick-oven pizza, steaks, seafood, and paninis, plus a bar. Staff have been hired and POS system is operational. Owner Alfredo Iannuzzi also operates Marcello’s Ristorante, Pizzeria & […]
Roots Prime Italian Chophouse
New Italian chophouse concept from Chef Jose Serrato, the owner of Serrato’s Steakhouse. Expected to debut in late summer 2026 in Franklin, TN. Serrato also operates Serrato’s Steakhouse locations in Franklin and Brentwood.
Café Sabai
Asian grab-and-go café opening in the former Major’s Supper and Social and Mountain Burrito location. Menu will include Asian sandwiches, spring rolls, noodles, Asian pastries, and seasonal fruit teas. Soft opening planned during the annual Waldensian Festival. Hours initially 11am-3pm with potential to extend. Owner also operates Pho Lao restaurant in Magnolia Plaza in Morganton. […]