Frisch’s Big Boy
Frisch’s Big Boy is reopening a previously closed location at 494 Orphanage Road in Fort Wright, KY with a ‘refreshed space.’ Renovations by Kelle Construction are approximately 4 weeks from completion as of June 18, 2026, with workers having been on site for about 10 weeks. This is the chain’s first new opening in over […]
Medley Kitchen
Medley Kitchen is the first brick-and-mortar restaurant from Culinary Collectives, led by restaurateur Derek Bush. The chef-driven concept features shareable small plates inspired by global cuisines including tapas, dim sum, and mezze. Located at the TruePointe mixed-use development in Hilliard, OH. Will serve dinner only initially, with handcrafted cocktails, wine, and beer. Expected to create […]
Tacos y Tequila Warren
New Mexican restaurant planned at 115 Ludlow St in Warren, PA. Owned by brothers Juan and Ramon Gurubel, who operate several Mexican restaurants in OH, NY, and PA. Plans include 20 tables, bar seating for ~10, and ~95 parking spaces. Open 7 days a week. Renovations have begun; owner estimates opening in 3-4 months. Expects […]
Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips
Fourth location of the revived Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips chain, opening in July 2026 in the former Joe’s Deli space at West 117th and Madison in Lakewood, OH. Will have a few tables but primarily focused on carry-out. Owner George Simon purchased the building earlier this year. Menu features original recipes including fish fillets, […]
Leopard Spot Pizza
Former DeFelice Bros Pizza employee Nate Kaiser purchased the Newark location from franchise owner Scott Hannig and plans to open a new pizza shop called Leopard Spot Pizza at the same address (1976 Granville Road) later in 2026. The new concept will feature a new pizza recipe and new name.
Gudzy Dogz
Gudzy Dogz LLC is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in St. Marys Square Business Complex in Saint Marys, OH. They will serve gourmet specialty hot dogs and customizable mac & cheese bowls. They are transitioning from a food truck operation (ending food truck at end of June 2026) to focus on the new restaurant. Grand opening […]
Dumpling Eatery
New takeout dumpling restaurant replacing former Mike’s Pizza at 28 Church St in Naugatuck, CT. Owner Jin Bing Lin, a Connecticut restaurateur who also owns Tomo 68, Ramen N Bao, and Natural Kitchen, plans to open in late fall 2026. The 1,000 sq ft restaurant will focus on New York-style take-and-go dumplings including pork, beef, […]
Alidoro
Italian sandwich shop Alidoro plans to open new locations at One Madison Avenue and the Empire State Building in New York City. The chain currently has six NYC locations including one at Rockefeller Center.
Good Ambler Bakery
Good Ambler, a Fulton Market café and bakery from 16″ on Center, is opening a second location at Two North Riverside Plaza (Chicago Daily News building) on June 22. The new location will feature a lunch menu and is led by executive pastry chef Meg Galus, a French-trained pastry chef with experience at Tru, Boka, […]
Church’s Texas Chicken
Construction is underway in Stratford, NJ to convert an empty Checkers into a drive-thru-focused Church’s Texas Chicken location. No opening date announced. The brand is also pursuing broader expansion with 900 additional locations planned.