Sushi & Mariscos Bella Vista
Sushi & Mariscos Bella Vista is expanding with a second Phoenix location at 2120 E. Cactus Rd, approximately 4,000 sq ft. The space is currently undergoing tenant improvements. Layout includes dining room, central kitchen, bar, storage, and office space. No opening date announced. Liquor license filed under owner Socorro Eligio Loya. Current location operates at […]
PreGame Sports Grill
Sports bar and casual dining concept in Ahwatukee neighborhood of Phoenix. Features smashburgers, wings, turkey legs, full bar, 20+ TVs for sports viewing, live music, karaoke, trivia nights, and special events. Layout includes large dining room, central bar, game room, and outdoor patio. Weekly promotions include Taco Tuesdays and Fish Fry Fridays. No official opening […]
Spinato’s Pizzeria & Family Kitchen
Spinato’s Pizzeria & Family Kitchen is opening its first West Valley location at GSQ-Goodyear Civic Square near 150th Drive and McDowell Road in Goodyear, AZ. Expected to open in Q4 2027, this will be the company’s seventh metro Phoenix location. Construction is underway on the building shell, with interior construction to follow in 2027. Known […]
Flecha Cantina
Mark Wahlberg’s Mexican restaurant chain Flecha Cantina is opening its fourth location in Newport Beach at the former Whaler restaurant space in Mariner’s Mile. The restaurant will serve upscale Mexican fare and tequila-forward cocktails. A Newport Beach business license was issued on June 19, 2026. Expected to open in September 2026.
Fat of the Land
Second location of Santa Ana wine bar and restaurant known for Spanish tapas, European wines, tinned fish, charcuterie and wine-friendly dishes. Taking over former Maldon’s Brasserie space at Centerview West dining-and-office hub near the 405. Will feature a larger footprint, tapas-heavy menu and Irvine-exclusive plates.
Goodies
Goodies, a family-owned fried seafood, burgers, hot dogs, and all-day breakfast eatery with locations in Milford and Orange CT, is opening a third location in Derby at the former Apollo Pizza space at 235 Roosevelt Drive (Route 34). Owner Nick Vlastaris is targeting a November 2026 opening. Interior demolition is underway and exterior upgrades are […]
The Brine
The Brine is a contemporary Southern cuisine restaurant and bar opening inside The Picklr at Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City, LA. Chef Gabriel Balderas is aiming for a mid-August opening. The restaurant will also manage a concession stand at the adjacent Louisiana Wildlife Carousel.
Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s chicken finger restaurant opening August 3, 2026 on the former Rocky Mount Red Lobster site at North Wesleyan Blvd and Sutters Creek Blvd. Hiring 150 crew members. Hours: Sun-Thu 10am-midnight, Fri-Sat 10am-1am.
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.
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Dave’s Hot Chicken is eyeing its first Polk County location in Lakeland, FL at 3950 S. Florida Avenue, a former Kichi Taiyaki storefront. A zoning verification request has been submitted to the city, with plans for interior renovations for a new restaurant. The California-based chain confirmed plans to rapidly expand in 2026 across eight states […]