Whataburger
Whataburger location undergoing $2 million renovation of 6,000-square-foot building, parking lot and landscape. Originally estimated 5 months for completion, now expected to reopen in late May or early June 2026.
Limegreen Southeast Asian Grill
Vietnamese and Southeast Asian restaurant expanding from Austin to Leander. Features customizable bowls, bánh mì sandwiches, teas, and Vietnamese coffee. Construction scheduled from March 16 to August 17, 2026.
Fincher’s BBQ
Family-owned barbecue restaurant expanding to Warner Robins location near Robins Air Force Base. Menu features pulled pork, ribs, chicken, pork chops, burgers and sandwiches. Company has been in business for 91 years with existing locations in Macon and Warner Robins.
La Tropical
La Tropical serves Puerto Rican, Cuban and Latin cuisine and will be the second location for the local brand, joining CTR Food Works in the former CNN Center space downtown. Offers dishes such as Cuban sandwiches, bacalaítos and arroz con pollo.
Middle Child
Wine bar concept being integrated into The Victorian plant store’s third location at Collier Hall. Will feature a 9-seat bar with wine, charcuterie and snacks in a 1,500-square-foot space. Ben Richardson designing the food and beverage program.
The Boiler Room
New bar by Hop City featuring beer, wine, cocktails and THC beverages in a 30-seat intimate space. Located in the former boiling room of a chicken processing plant at Upper West Market. Will have 24 beer taps and expanded wine offerings. No food menu – customers can take beverages throughout the market.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden filing permits for new 7,828 square foot location in newly constructed building. Construction set to begin July 6, 2026 and wrap by March 2027.
The Surf Lounge
PopStroke’s new Surf Lounge concept taking over former Fireside Surf space at Grandscape, featuring poolside dining, full bar program, and event spaces. Grand reopening scheduled for March 5 at 4 PM.
ODD Muse Craft & Kitchen
Award-winning brewery opening new taproom with 3,000 sq ft interior plus 1,000 sq ft outdoor patio. Features 23 taps with rotating brews and elevated comfort food including smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, wings, and hand-cut fries.
Stackz Smash Burgers & Cocktails
Modern smash burger and cocktail concept featuring premium double-patty smash burgers, bold house-made sauces, boozy milkshakes, and craft cocktails. Will occupy 2,500 square feet in the Shops at Starwood location previously housed by Casa Alma Restaurante Mexicano and Chido Taco Lounge.