Hattori Nori
Nashville’s first dedicated hand roll bar from Chef Art Insyxiengmay of Ricey & Co. Intimate sushi counter focusing on made-to-order hand rolls. Business registered in Davidson County as of early January 2026.
Portillo’s
Chicago-style fast-casual restaurant opening with ‘Restaurant of the Future’ design, featuring seating for 166 guests and double drive-thru lanes. Serves Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and char-grilled burgers.
Mac Haik Restaurant Group restaurant
Full-service restaurant planned to open in Energy Tower II, following the opening of Maggie’s Coffee shop by Mac Haik Restaurant Group
Playa Bowls
1,435-square-foot smoothie and fruit bowl quick service restaurant. Construction begins March 2026, completion by June 1, 2026. Part of chain with over 300 locations nationwide serving açaí bowls, cold pressed juices, smoothies and cold brews.
Chick-fil-A I-75 at Acworth
New Chick-fil-A restaurant opening with drive-thru, dine-in, mobile pickup, and playground. Will create approximately 120 jobs. Owner-Operator Bryan Auton is an Acworth native returning home.
Chops Lobster Bar
Second Atlanta location of iconic steakhouse opening at Centennial Yards Entertainment District. 13,000-square-foot restaurant in $5 billion mixed-use development.
Pizza Guys
Pizza Guys has signed development agreements for six future locations across California markets including San Jose, Westminster, Tustin, San Diego, Lathrop and Anaheim. These locations are currently in progress.
The Rustic
The Rustic restaurant and live music venue expanding to The Colony’s Grandscape entertainment complex, occupying former Lava Cantina space. Features wood-grilled American food, premium beverages, and live Americana music five days a week.
JINYA Ramen Bar
JINYA Ramen Bar opening first Tennessee location in Nashville’s Capitol View neighborhood. Grand opening event on February 10 with first 100 guests receiving free ramen voucher.
Maru San
25-seat counter restaurant in Eastern Market serving Nikkei cuisine (Japanese-Peruvian) with hand rolls, sashimi, and 15-course tasting menu ($115). Chef Carlos Delgado’s new concept featuring minimalist design with black marble counter.