Biggby Coffee
Second Biggby Coffee location in Wooster, owned by the Simms family. Location will be near Meijer grocery store on north side of city, appears to be breaking ground across from Meijer on Burbank Road.
Buffalo Wild Wings
New stand-alone 7,500-square-foot Buffalo Wild Wings location under construction, moving from current location at Ironton Hills Shopping Center. Will be the largest location for Schmidt Family Restaurant Group.
Dumont Creamery and Cafe
National ice cream franchise opening in Block 59 development area. India-based company founded in 1999, first expansion into Illinois. Offers scoops, sips and brews with signature flavors including mint chocolate chip, festive cake, filter coffee and butterscotch.
Short’s Brewing
Short’s Brewing is opening their third location at Logan’s Landing in Traverse City. The 16,000-square-foot property will be turned into a mixed-use space featuring their beers on tap and food additions. They are in early stages of developing the property.
Real Taco Express
Third location of Real Taco Express coming to former McDonald’s location. Owner aiming to open in a month or further out. Restaurant serves authentic Mexican street food including tacos, toras, and combinations with rice, beans and drinks.
Oliver & Co. Bookstore
Bookstore and cafe concept serving coffee, pastries, cinnamon rolls and bagels along with books for all ages. Co-owned by Seth and Stephanie Perrin, designed to have a cozy vibe for book lovers.
Northern Skies Books
Independent bookstore specializing in fantasy, romance and BookTok books that will serve dirty sodas, energy drinks, iced coffees and lattes. Will offer seating, book clubs and community events.
Tous Les Jours
Bakery and cafe franchise location owned by Heymanshudeep Singh, hoping to soft open April 30. Construction is complete and currently in hiring process. First location for this franchisee who has software engineering background.
Whataburger
3,380-square-foot Whataburger restaurant proposed for vacant parcel at Promenade at Castle Rock development. Plans include full buildout with parking, drive-thru, and landscaping. Would mark expansion into Denver metro area.
Blackberry Creamery & Cafe
Food truck-based cafe opening on former Rally’s lot, serving ice cream, lemonade, and desserts. Will anchor a food trailer lot with outdoor seating and other food trailers serving BBQ, seafood, etc.