Casa do Brasil
Brazilian steakhouse chain expanding to Round Rock, offering authentic churrasco dining with premium cuts of meat slow-roasted over open flame and carved tableside. Located in former Cork & Barrel Pub space.
HTeaO
HTeaO iced tea franchise opening new location with grand opening celebration featuring free tea samples and promotional pricing. Franchise owned by Steven Benavides and operated by General Manager Kevin Benavides.
Tim Hortons
Two new Tim Hortons locations opening in Murfreesboro – one at 1622 Northwest Broad Street (former Arby’s) and another at Lascassas Pike and Rutherford Boulevard (former Krystal). Construction is underway at both locations.
The Slice
Third location of New York-style pizza restaurant expanding from Simpsonville and Fountain Inn. Specializes in cup-and-char pepperoni, Sicilian-style pies, and will feature calzones and stromboli unique to this location.
Iron Hill Brewery
Iron Hill Brewery location on Wilmington’s Riverfront reopening in mid-May after closing last year. Owners hope to offer dining on Mother’s Day but opening depends on inspections and permits. This was reportedly the chain’s strongest location in total sales.
Konnichiwa
Japanese chain restaurant opening at Cardinal Crossing development, will occupy roughly 5,000-square-foot space. Menu includes sushi, sashimi, bento boxes, hibachi rice bowls, miso soup, and ramen.
Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark’s new restaurant
James Beard Award-winning chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark are opening a new restaurant in Bookman’s Alley. The restaurant will be open from morning until evening and aims to bring high-quality food to downtown Evanston. Restaurant name and menu details not yet disclosed.
Duce’s Wild
Duce Raymond, son of Sweet Baby Ray’s founder, is opening a new restaurant in Wood Dale. He’s an accomplished chef carrying on his family’s barbecue legacy with Sweet Baby Ray’s Catering, Duce’s Wild BBQ and True Cuisine.
Kraken Iceplex Restaurant
Public restaurant to be located within the new Kraken Iceplex and Community Center, part of a two-rink facility with community amenities
EggBred
Craft breakfast sandwich restaurant franchise founded by chef Albert Shim from ‘Chopped’. Taking over former Hungry Bear Cookies spot near Trader Joe’s. Menu includes milk-bun breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and lunch items.