Guzman y Gomez
Australian-born fast-casual chain expanding in Chicagoland with new freestanding restaurant featuring drive-thru. Permit issued February 2026 for demolition and new construction of 2,668-square-foot restaurant.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is relocating from Eastport to a new 10,150-square-foot space at Annapolis Town Center. The new location will feature a ground-level entrance with stairs and elevator to a second-floor dining room overlooking the entertainment green, with expanded dining and private-event space.
Royal Farms
Royal Farms opening its first convenience store in South Carolina with grand opening scheduled for May 18. Features 24/7 operation, World-Famous Chicken, fuel dispensers, and car wash. Soft opening events on May 13-14.
Cheesesteak & Co.
Cheesesteak & Co. plans to open its first Baltimore County location in a 1,700-square-foot space at Red Run Station shopping center. The restaurant specializes in authentic shaved ribeye cheesesteaks and other items like homemade egg rolls and vegan options.
Mr. Fries Man
Mr. Fries Man DC location coming in June 2026, though specific address not provided
Buc-ee’s
74,000 square-foot Buc-ee’s travel center in San Marcos, Texas (32 miles south of Austin) with anticipated grand opening by July 2026. Will feature at least 128 gas pumps and provide 175 new jobs. Construction started January 2025 and is nearly finished.
Fabrik
Fine-dining vegetarian restaurant moving from E. Martin Luther King Boulevard to larger space in Tarrytown. Previously recognized as one of Austin’s best restaurants in 2024 and 2025.
Alteño Austin
Mexican restaurant from Colorado-based Fonda Fina Hospitality bringing familial culinary traditions from Jalisco. Located in 1 Hotel Austin. The Denver flagship has received praise from Michelin Guide, James Beard Foundation, and Esquire Magazine.
Flock & Fresh
Fast-casual chicken restaurant focusing on chicken tenders, created by Wan Kim (CEO of Smoothie King) with menu by chef Minji Kim. Located in Old Town Shopping Center with 2,600 square feet and 48-seat patio.
Bojangles
First Bojangles location in Oklahoma, opening in front of Dick’s House of Sports. Second location planned for Walnut Square at 2203 W. I-240 Service Road.