Caffé Venturi
Caffé Venturi is a cold brew fusion bar opening soon in downtown Atlanta, GA, developed by Venturi Bold Brew in partnership with Azalea Fresh Market. The flagship location features nitro cold brew in six flavors with a retro-inspired aesthetic. A second sit-down café in Atlanta’s Virginia Highlands neighborhood is planned for around end of 2026. […]
Red Mesa Cantina (Atlanta Taco Chain)
An Atlanta-based taco brand has purchased the three-story downtown St. Pete Red Mesa Cantina building and plans to transform it into a multi-concept destination. Also noted: a new Greek street-food concept from the father-and-son team behind Half Moon Seafood Company is coming soon to Sparkman Wharf in Tampa.
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, […]
Blue Mint Thai
Blue Mint Thai flagship location in the Arlington Entertainment District expected to open in late 2026. Brand is also expanding via franchising with three signed LOIs for up to ten franchises in the Greater Austin Metro Area and Frisco, TX. CEO Mike Wilson is a veteran-led operator who acquired the brand in 2023. The Arlington […]
Teriyaki Madness
First Teriyaki Madness location in Corpus Christi and Nueces County, opening at Moore Plaza Shopping Center. Owned and operated by franchise group TMAD397 Inc. (Marisa Bauman). Grand opening features $6 Chicken Teriyaki Bowls on Friday and Saturday, ribbon cutting, and giveaways. Hours: daily 10am-9pm. Seattle-style fast casual teriyaki bowls concept.
RusUz
RusUz, an Uzbek and Russian cuisine restaurant with existing locations in Alexandria and Arlington, is expanding to Washington DC at 2600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (formerly La Perla). Owner Ismoil Rakhmatullaev describes it as the first Uzbek restaurant in DC history. Liquor license application filed with the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. Planned capacity of 161 […]
Charcuteria
Modern Mediterranean-inspired market and wine bar opening in DC’s Shaw/U Street Corridor. Concept features charcuterie boards, small plates, sandwiches, and natural wines. Co-founded by Eugene Beckley and Katie Catalano. Liquor license application in progress. Indoor seating for 27 and summer garden seating for 26. Pre-launch to-go and catering available August 2026 per website countdown clock.
Voodoo Brewing
Pennsylvania-based Voodoo Brewing is opening a 3,750-square-foot franchise location in the Makers Rise apartment building at Dulles Station. The location will offer craft beers and pub fare but will not brew on-site. Storefront is nearing completion with a planned summer 2026 opening. No precise date set yet.
Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s is opening at Annapolis Mall, taking over the space vacated by H&M. Will feature a full-service restaurant, extensive video arcade, and multi-screen sports bar. Opening is slated for early 2027.
Barrio Burrito Bar
Barrio Burrito Bar, a Tex-Mex chain and sister concept to Canadian chain BarBurrito, is opening its 24th U.S. location and 5th Florida location at the Shoppes at Alafia in Riverview. Opening is scheduled for August 2026. Hours will be 11am-9pm with dine-in and takeout. Zach Schaap is the master franchisee for Florida; local co-owner is […]