Mike’s Red Tacos
Birria taco restaurant expanding nationwide with 200 planned locations. Corporate-run location set to debut in Pasadena this spring, plus third San Diego location.
Chicken Salad Chick
Fast casual chicken salad restaurant opening in Denver Tech Center. Grand opening celebration with free chicken salad for a year to first 100 guests. Owned by Maureen McFerson with support from husband Luke Hadden.
Grey’s Diner
James Beard-nominated chef Sam Diminich is reviving the former Mattie’s Diner location as Grey’s Diner and Community Kitchen. The restaurant will offer farm-to-table dining in a classic American diner setting with Michelin-level hospitality, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with a full bar program.
Chicken Salad Chick
Alabama-born chain specializing in chicken salad with various flavors like apple-pecan, barbecue, and cheddar-ranch. Opening at Valley Village off Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills.
Ecco Market
Italian-inspired market and integrated culinary hub with kitchen, trattoria, bakery, deli, two bars and retail space in 5,000-square-foot industrial mill. Chef secured $816,000 loan for furniture, fixtures and equipment.
La Panadería
James Beard-nominated bakery and cafe opening new Northwest Side location in Alamo Ranch area. Will feature full menu of Mexican and European-inspired pastries, tortas, brunch plates, plus cocktail menu and shaded outdoor patio.
Chick-fil-A
New Chick-fil-A location with indoor play space, two-lane drive-through. Part of six new Indiana locations opening in 2026, each featuring unique play areas for families.
Chick-fil-A
One of six new Chick-fil-A locations opening across central Indiana in 2026. Additional locations planned for Bloomington, Plainfield, and south side of Indianapolis. Each location will feature unique play spaces and the company will donate $25,000 to Feeding America per opening.
Chick-fil-A Kokomo
First of six new Chick-fil-A locations opening in metro Indianapolis area in 2026. Part of expansion creating up to 600 jobs. Three locations (Kokomo, Franklin, Beech Grove) set to open in first quarter.
Aba
Upscale Mediterranean restaurant chain expanding to Dallas Design District location. Part of The Seam multi-use project. Features indoor/outdoor dining with Mediterranean summer theme including olive trees, climbing ivy, and Moroccan-style lanterns.