Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s is opening a new $5.5 million, 30,631-square-foot entertainment venue with full-service restaurant, bar, and arcade in Sugar Land, TX. This will be the fourth Houston-area location. Features include high-tech darts, social shuffle, private watch rooms, and a 40-foot WOW Wall panoramic screen.
Sagra
Sagra is a new wine bar from Bacchanalia sommelier Eric Di Nardo, opening in East Atlanta Village in late July or early August. In addition to wine, Sagra will offer sourdough focaccia and pizzas.
Big Papa’s Empanadas
Hip-hop themed counter-service empanada restaurant opening in Charlotte’s Historic West End. Serving half-pound savory and sweet empanadas with creative fillings (bacon gouda cheeseburger, Cajun crab mac and cheese, Caribbean oxtails), street tacos, grilled chicken wings, and hand-cut fries. Small outdoor patio available. Founded by chef Jonathan Leonard, a Johnson & Wales alum. Also plans to […]
High Noon Brunchery
Georgia’s first all-pink café and brunch destination relocating from Douglasville to a 4,000 sq ft space in Buckhead previously occupied by Another Broken Egg Café. Menu features pancakes, French toast, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, vegan plates, and Southern-style dishes. Co-founders are Lorenzo Wyche (CEO of AADOF Hospitality) and Porche Perryman. Targeting August 1 opening.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria
First-ever official TMNT-themed pizzeria opening at the former Johnnie’s New York Pizzeria location. Menu features classic New York-style pizzas and exclusive merchandise. Small bar in back serving alcohol on weekends. Space decorated with TMNT decor, ooze, and neon lights. Grand opening on June 20 at 11 a.m. with character appearances. Developed by entrepreneur Andy Nguyen, […]
Jollibee
Franchisee George Almeida has signed a development agreement with Jollibee Group North America to open 15 Jollibee locations across Northern California over 8 years. The first location is expected to debut at the food court in Graton Resort and Casino in Rohnert Park, with Fremont and San Mateo to follow. Target counties include San Mateo, […]
Asu Mare
Second location of Peruvian restaurant Asu Mare, opening sometime next week (article dated 2026-06-11). Specializes in Criolla and seafood cuisine. Co-owned by Veronica Solano and Victor Reyes. First location is in Oakland.
Woods Beer & Wine Co.
Woods Beer & Wine Co. is set to open a new taproom and cafe at the former Fishermen’s Grotto No. 9 space at Fisherman’s Wharf. The Port Commission approved a 2-year lease with optional third year for 2,000 sq ft at 2875 Taylor St. Will serve beer, wine, cocktails, and food from a trailer kitchen. […]
Prince St. Pizza
Prince St. Pizza, a NYC-born Sicilian-style pizzeria, will open its first Nashville location and largest restaurant in its portfolio on June 25, 2026, within the Fifth + Broadway development. The restaurant will serve lunch, dinner, and late-night dining with beer and wine. Opening day promotion includes free slices for a year for the first 100 […]
CaliTacos
CaliTacos fast-casual street taco concept is expanding in the Phoenix metro area. Franchisees Diana Garcia and Vanessa Montes (who opened Maryvale location in February) have signed for a second Arizona location. Franchisee Mario Loera has also committed to a second location. Specific addresses and opening dates not yet announced. Franchise sales contact is Devin Conner […]