7 Brew Coffee
7 Brew Coffee received approval from the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen for a new drive-thru location north of Poplar Avenue near Abbington Street. Final site plan review was approved June 22, 2026. The location will feature 3 ordering/pickup lanes serving up to 40 cars, no walk-up orders, and only 4 parking spaces. An […]
Motion Water
Motion Water, an upscale neo-urban restaurant, bar, and grill concept by entrepreneur Ronald Turner, has filed a zoning letter and commercial addition permit for a new 8,500 sq ft location at 163 E Pontotoc Ave in Memphis. The space is currently a warehouse. The existing location is at 6700 Winchester Road. The new location will […]
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe, an 80-plus-unit breakfast-and-lunch franchise, has named Knoxville, TN a priority franchise growth market. Plans call for 3-4 locations in the area, creating approximately 125-150 new jobs. Brand is actively seeking franchise partners with business/leadership experience. No specific addresses or opening dates announced yet.
Olive & Thyme
California-based fast-casual restaurant and gourmet market concept Olive & Thyme is set to open its first location outside of Los Angeles at 622 Merritt Ave in The Finery mixed-use development in Wedgewood-Houston. Founded by chef and owner Melina Davies, the concept features organic ingredients, made-from-scratch soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees including pasta, burgers, and tacos. […]
Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s is opening five new U.S. locations in July 2026: Schererville IN (July 6), Johnson City TN (July 7), Jacksonville NC (July 13), Albany GA (July 21), and Los Angeles CA (date TBA). These are first-ever locations in Johnson City TN, Jacksonville NC, and Albany GA. Three remodeled locations also reopening in Edmond OK, […]
In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger has announced 6 new locations across 5 states listed as ‘opening soon’ on the company’s website: Commerce CA (6233 Telegraph Ave), Stockton CA (10537 Trinity Pkwy), Madison TN (1900 Gallatin Pike North), San Tan Valley AZ (33375 N. Gary Rd), St. George UT (4643 S. Pioneer Rd), and Twin Falls ID (1965 Blue […]
Boutique Hotel (Gainesboro Downtown)
A boutique hotel planned to open in spring 2027 in a long-vacant downtown building in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee. Part of broader private investment and rural revitalization efforts in the area. Investors Natasha and John Deane are among those contributing to Jackson County’s development.
St. Anselm
St. Anselm, a tavern-style steakhouse from Philadelphia-based Starr Restaurants, is planned to open at 720 Ewing Avenue in Nashville’s Pie Town neighborhood in summer 2027. It will open alongside a yet-to-be-named New York-style pizzeria. The two concepts will occupy a combined 9,485 square feet with an estimated $5 million buildout. The project is part of […]
Wendy’s
Franchise group Wendelta (subsidiary of Carlisle Corp.) purchased two closed Wendy’s locations from Meritage Hospitality Group. Locations at 4605 Poplar Ave in East Memphis and 7569 Poplar Ave in Germantown will be either renovated or demolished and rebuilt as ‘showcase’ Wendy’s restaurants. Both locations are currently closed and expected to reopen by summer 2027.
Wendy’s (Wendelta/Carlisle Corp)
Wendelta, a subsidiary of Carlisle Corp, acquired two Wendy’s locations in the Memphis area from Meritage Hospitality Group, which had planned to close them. Both locations will undergo major renovations including upgraded kitchens, drive-thrus, and new dining rooms. CEO Chance Carlisle estimates 8-12 months to plan, permit, and rebuild. Second location is at 815 N. […]