Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is actively seeking to expand into Northeast Ohio (Cleveland-Akron-Canton area) as well as Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton. The company is in the process of identifying Ohio operators, securing franchise agreements, and choosing sites over the next 6-12 months. Prospective franchise candidates are currently in the ‘discovery and diligence phase.’ No specific […]
Tonchin
Tokyo-based ramen chain Tonchin is opening its first Ohio location in the Short North neighborhood at 965 N. High St. Known for rich pork broths, daily handmade noodles, and elevated classic dishes. Founded in 1992 by brothers Katsuhiro and Motohiro Sugeno in Tokyo; US expansion began in 2017 with a Manhattan flagship. No opening date […]
Bombay House
Family-owned Indian restaurant opening this summer at 496 Polaris Parkway in Westerville (Polaris area). Will feature upscale dining, cocktail program, and Indian cuisine from the Mumbai/Bombay region. Menu includes Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala, Mumbai street food, Indo-Chinese dishes, and South Indian specialties. Plans for a weekday lunch buffet and dinner service. Family moved from Bombay […]
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
New Dairy Queen Grill & Chill location under construction at 587 E. Main St in Canfield, OH. Franchise is relocating from its current 101 South Broad St store. The new location will offer dine-in and drive-thru, plus hot food items in addition to frozen treats. Ground was broken in November 2025. Franchise owners plan to […]
Bombay House Restaurant & Bar
Upscale pan-India restaurant and bar opening in the former Winking Lizard location near Polaris. Menu features Mumbai street food, South Indian, North Indian, and Indochinese dishes. Full bar with handcrafted cocktails inspired by Indian flavors. Run by the Kondhare family who hired chefs from different Indian regions.
Jeff’s Donuts
Jeff’s Donuts is opening its first Ohio location and first franchised location at 5717 N. Hamilton Road in northeast Columbus near Gahanna and New Albany. Soft open July 6, grand opening July 8. 24-hour operation, no indoor seating. Franchise co-owned by Shelia and Jeff Runkle. Will serve 40+ donut varieties at $2.75 each.
Two New Restaurant Concepts at Intro (DDP Restaurant Group)
Developer Harbor Bay and JJJ Hospitality have partnered with chef Daniel del Prado (DDP Restaurant Group, Minneapolis) on ‘Phase 2’ at the Intro development in Ohio City, Cleveland. Two new restaurant concepts will be added to the Intro project, with announcements expected in the coming weeks. Exact concepts, names, and opening dates have not yet […]
The Crispy Chick
Eritrean immigrant owner Senayt Fekadu is expanding her fried chicken concept from its original Central neighborhood Cleveland location to a former Burger King in Parma Heights. The new location will seat 40-50 guests, include a drive-through, and add a Caesar salad and Caesar sandwich to the menu. Goal is to open fall 2026.
Marriott Convention Headquarters Hotel
Approximately 700-room Marriott convention headquarters hotel to be built south of the Cincinnati Convention Center. Features 62,000+ sq ft of meeting space, 17,445 sq ft events terrace, multiple ballrooms, ground-floor retail, outdoor terrace overlooking Fifth Street, and a sky bridge connecting to the convention center. $540 million financing secured. Public-private partnership with City of Cincinnati, […]
Marriott Convention Hotel
700-room Marriott convention headquarters hotel in downtown Cincinnati. Developer Portman Holdings announced groundbreaking set for July 21, 2026, following closing of $540 million in financing. Part of the city’s broader Convention District redevelopment effort.