Bordertown BBQ
Texas-style barbecue restaurant with Mexican street flair replacing former Home Slice Pizzeria. Features 1000-gallon stick burner smoker and slow-smoked meats. Owners are experienced restaurateurs from Massachusetts.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Fast-food chicken finger restaurant planning two Upstate NY locations. Henrietta location approved by town board for 3,031-square-foot restaurant with drive-thru. Would be first Raising Cane’s in Upstate NY and 14th in state.
Redshift Coffee Roasters
Family-owned coffee shop expanding to second location in Plaza El Paseo. Filed plans with County in late January, currently awaiting approval. Will offer house-roasted coffee, breakfast offerings, and cafe environment similar to original Lake Forest location.
Automatic Taco
Automatic Taco expanding to new location in Overbrook neighborhood, taking over former Mr. Crisp space. Owner Nick Thomas is a classically trained chef.
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse opening in Hamlin Town Center with grand opening scheduled for 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3. Menu will include staples like Bloomin’ onion, hand-cut steaks, and fresh seafood.
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box is returning to Michigan after closing all locations in the 1970s and early 1980s. This Battle Creek location will be the first back in the state.
Le Peep
Colorado-based breakfast chain Le Peep opening second Florida location in Tallahassee, taking over former Yasou Cafe space. Will serve breakfast, brunch and lunch with menu items including skillets, benedicts, pancakes, and omelets.
Dave’s Hot Chicken
California-based chicken tender chain opening second Delaware location at Tanger Outlets Seaside, next to Mission BBQ. Opening scheduled for beginning of second quarter 2026.
Pepp & Dolores
Italian restaurant owned by Thunderdome Restaurant Group expanding to Deerfield Township. Construction set to begin within a month and wrap up by August or September. Will be located next to a new Eagle location at the District at Deerfield mixed-use development.
Taste Craft Eatery
Mix-and-match restaurant concept with over 6.7 million menu combinations, opening third location in nearly 4,000-square-foot space with large front patio at The Square at Bressi Ranch. Owners previously appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.