Potbelly Sandwich Works
15-unit development agreement for Potbelly’s first New Jersey locations through franchise group PBNJ LLC, targeting Bergen, Passaic, Essex, and Sussex counties over 8-year development window
Whataburger
Texas-based burger chain returning to Orlando after 17-year absence with corporate-owned locations, taking over former Aussie Grille spaces
Pizzawala’s
Indian-pizza fusion restaurant opening fifth location. 26-year-old Kalamazoo native and youngest franchisor in company. Hours will be 11 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Soft opening planned before full opening.
Zatar & Olive
Mediterranean restaurant preparing to open in Davison. Rumored to open toward the end of February 2026, though no official confirmation yet.
Fries Galore Food Lab
Fries Galore opening a specialty ‘Food Lab’ restaurant at the Historic Apple Valley Inn, planning to hire about 25 employees with opening planned after the King of Hammers event in 2026
Easy Out
New sports bar opening in former Ohio Inn space, part of Buildings and Food concepts. Features wall-to-wall screens, vintage Cleveland sports memorabilia, bar food menu overseen by VP of Culinary Jill Vedaa with chef Vance Case in kitchen.
Brass & Bone
New Orleans-style restaurant mixed with nightlife planning to open next week
Coa Cantina
New cantina-style restaurant opening in east Boise’s Harris Ranch area, featuring tacos, tequila-forward cocktails and live music. Owned by Torro Restaurant Group. Grand opening includes mariachi music and giveaways.
halal restaurant chain
A halal restaurant chain will open in one section of a new multi-tenant building being constructed after demolition of former Tokyo Seoul restaurant. Building expected to be completed this summer.
Arkadia
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant by Ballyhoo Hospitality opening in One Winnetka development. Will feature live fire cooking, seafood, and dips. 6,700 square feet with capacity for 200 inside and 40 outside.