Benihana
Benihana is planned to return to Seattle with a new ~9,000 sq ft teppanyaki/Japanese restaurant at Lake Union Piers (Building A), 901 Fairview Ave N. The ONE Group Hospitality, which acquired Benihana in 2024, is behind the opening. No opening timeline has been announced. This would mark Benihana’s return to Seattle after its downtown location […]
Chubby Cattle BBQ
Chubby Cattle BBQ has announced plans for a Santa Clara location at 3775 E. El Camino Real. The all-you-can-eat yakiniku concept features premium wagyu beef, interactive tabletop grilling, robot servers, and conveyor systems. No opening timeline has been confirmed. Part of the Chubby Group umbrella with existing locations in Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Denver, Duluth, and […]
Out There Coffee Roasters
Out There Coffee Roasters, a woman-founded specialty coffee company, is actively searching for a second San Francisco location. Founder Erica Ash confirmed the search but noted negotiations have not been finalized and there is no projected opening timeline. The company opened its first brick-and-mortar café in 2024 after starting as pop-ups in 2020.
Smoothie King
Smoothie King franchise planned for a 1,330 sq ft space at Schaefer Commercial Retail. Interior finish-out of existing shell space. Construction begins June 22, 2026 with completion slated for February 22, 2027. Estimated $200,000 renovation cost. Franchise owner is Mark Espinoza. Property owned by Prerna LLC.
HTeaO
HTeaO #638 is a new drive-thru tea bar planned for a 2,140 sq ft remodeled shell building endcap in Comal County. Franchisees are Annamaria Higby, Britton Higby, and Jeramey Lynch (H3LM Group LLC). Construction estimated at $890,000, set to begin August 18, 2026 and complete by February 8, 2027. Design by Interplan LLC.
Squeeze In
Squeeze In, a breakfast-and-lunch franchise founded in 1974 in Truckee, CA, is opening a new 2,271 sq ft location in San Antonio’s North Side. Known for omelets, pancakes, and all-day breakfast. Franchise owners are Kiersten Smyth and her husband. Construction begins July 1, 2026 with completion expected October 2, 2026. Permit filed with Texas Department […]
Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick fast-casual restaurant opening a new 2,910 sq ft location in Victoria, TX. Interior finish-out includes full kitchen and restrooms. Construction scheduled to begin June 22, 2026 with completion expected August 28, 2026. Estimated construction cost of $517,231. Project filed with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TABS2026021690). Tenant listed as Tanya Johnson; […]
Camp Restaurant
Camp Restaurant at Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort is set to reopen under new ownership by Sierra Golf Management, a Chowchilla-based golf course operator. COO Dan Bacci confirmed the reopening date of June 19, 2026. No major renovations planned; menu and hours still being finalized. Restaurant and bar will open alongside the golf course.
Azul Kitchen & Bar
New restaurant and nightlife concept planned for a nearly 7,000-square-foot space in Portland’s Old Town (Fleischner Block, former Jones Bar space). Owner Alex Guerra, a Beaverton businessman with a restoration/construction background, envisions a two-shift operation: daytime lunch/dinner service and late-night weekend entertainment. Menu will have a South American focus with Mexican influence; chef from Costa […]
Other Side Diner
Other Side Diner at 500 Washington Ave in Portland, ME has been sold to new owners Danielle Dubois and Dan Washington, who plan to reopen the neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot sometime in July 2026. The diner has approximately 35 seats and will continue as a neighborhood diner with house-made meals. Dubois was previously on […]