Infinity 8 Smoothies
A new smoothie food truck called Infinity 8 Smoothies is planned for Jacksonville, FL. The truck is associated with AllThingzWild Botanicals LLC, a local mobile apothecary business run by entrepreneur Erica Patrick. Plan review paperwork was submitted for the food truck. Details on menu and opening timeline are not yet available.
Ragga Surf Cafe
Ragga Surf Cafe, currently operating at 134 Riberia St in St. Augustine, is expanding with a second location (food truck) launching ‘this summer.’ Plan review paperwork was submitted placing the food truck in Marineland, FL, possibly a return to the brand’s founding location. Exact address TBD.
Arble Baking Co.
Arble Baking Co., a family-run bakery founded in 1975, is opening a second location inside the new Murray Hill Branch of Community First Credit Union. The setup will feature a permanent mini-kitchen (described as similar to a food truck but with hard plumbing, A/C, kitchen hood, grills, and fryers) in the social area out front. […]
Clay India
New Indian restaurant opening in Orange Park, FL in July 2026. Will offer all-you-can-eat options, fine Indian dining, quick lunches, and grab-and-go options. Seating for approximately 76 guests. Tentative opening date is mid-July 2026. Menu still being prepared at time of article.
Dolce Gelato
New gelato brand preparing to open at Crossroads at Mandarin shopping center. Authentic Italian gelato concept. A second related location (Dolce & Gelato) also submitted plan review documents at 9310 Old Kings Rd S, Suite 1704, Jacksonville FL 32257. Both locations are behind principals Fadi Labad (president) and Manar Aboud (VP). LLC filed January 2026.
Vida Mariscos
Family-owned Mexican seafood and sports bar expanding to its fifth Greater Houston location. $1.2 million construction project set to begin early August 2026 and wrap up by mid-December 2026. Expected opening by end of 2026 or early 2027. Owned by the Cabrera family (Sergio Sr., Manuel, and Sergio Jr.), who also operate Los Cucos Mexican […]
Flower Child
Flower Child, a health-focused fast-casual concept owned by The Cheesecake Factory, is set to open at 14611 Mason Road, Suite 85A in the Dunham Pointe development in Cypress, TX. This will be the fifth Greater Houston location. The 4,575 sq ft space involves a $1.3 million construction project with a planned May 2027 construction start […]
Odessa
New Ukrainian cuisine concept from Sergey and Christina Pokanevych, owners of Sergey’s Bakery in Midland. Named after the Ukrainian city where the family was born. Menu will feature Ukrainian dishes such as beef borscht and pierogis, with fish, meat, and vegetarian options. A full bar is also being built. Remodeling is underway; owners estimate opening […]
James Oliver Coffee Bakehouse
James Oliver Coffee is planning a new bakehouse location in the Detroit area. No official address or opening date has been announced. The announcement came alongside news of a landlord dispute at their Corktown flagship at 1236 Michigan Avenue. Co-owners are Miranda Clark and David Shock.
Coratti’s Pizzeria
Coratti’s Pizzeria is planning to open their third location in East Lansing, MI near Michigan State University’s main campus. The opening has been delayed multiple times since originally planned for fall 2024 due to construction timeline pushbacks. The restaurant will feature multiple pizza styles (American, Detroit, Neapolitan, Panouzzo’s), burgers, pasta, and a bar, along with […]