Piola
Piola, an Italian restaurant known for thin-crust pizzas, is opening a Las Olas-area location in Fort Lauderdale. FL & CM Food LLC filed permit applications with the Florida DBPR. No opening date announced. Restaurant website lists location as ‘coming soon’. Menu includes classic and specialty pizzas, meatballs, salads, with vegan and gluten-free options.
La Sponda
Italian coastal-inspired restaurant opening summer 2026 at Vita at Grove Isle in Coconut Grove. From Gioia Hospitality Group (Daniel’s Steakhouse). Will overlook Biscayne Bay with interiors by MBDS Design Studio. Menu to feature Italian dishes with seafood focus. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Smoothie King
Smoothie King fast casual smoothie shop is opening a new location at 830 S. Military Trail, Suite A in West Palm Beach, FL. Big Boy Eats LLC filed permit applications for the location. The Smoothie King website lists the location as ‘blending soon’. No exact opening date announced.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux franchise location opening in former Ryan’s Buffet site. 6,500 sq ft newer prototype with open floor plan and semi-enclosed patio. Sports-themed restaurant featuring American classics and Louisiana cuisine. Franchisee Chris McJunkins has been expanding in Arkansas since 2020. Set to open early August 2026.
Taco Prime
Taco Prime, an authentic Mexican restaurant founded by Ingrid and Sergio Vilchis, is expanding from its original Bartlett location to a new spot in Cordova, TN. The restaurant will occupy the former Guthrie’s space at 180 S Germantown Pkwy. Renovations are already underway including exterior painting and interior work. Menu includes tacos with hand-made corn […]
Taco Prime
Taco Prime, a Mexican concept owned by spouses Ingrid and Sergio Vilchis, is planning a second location at 5201 Poplar Ave in Memphis (formerly a Starbucks and Abner’s Famous Chicken). Signage is already up. No opening timeline has been announced. The concept’s first location opened in Bartlett in September 2025.
Bikini Q BBQ
Bikini Q BBQ, a pit-smoked BBQ concept currently operating as a food truck at 3220 W. Bell Rd. in Phoenix, is targeting an early 2027 opening for its first brick-and-mortar location. The concept features drive-thru service, bikini-themed branding, and a menu of BBQ sandwiches (‘QT Pies’), ribs, sides, and desserts. A permanent address has not […]
Wagyu House
Wagyu House is planning its first Arizona location at Chandler Fashion Center, occupying the former Kona Grill space. The restaurant specializes in all-you-can-eat yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) featuring premium Wagyu beef cuts grilled tableside. Operated by Chubby Group, the brand currently has locations in Atlanta, Chicago, and Houston. The Chandler opening is expected in 2027, though […]
Project LeanNation Lake Pleasant
Health-focused meal-prep franchise concept combining prepared meals with personalized nutrition coaching and InBody body composition scans. Owned by husband-and-wife team Kyle and Courtney Bridges. Currently under construction; tentative opening date of June 27, 2026, pending final city approvals and permitting. Offers gluten-free, seed oil-free, non-GMO, reduced-sodium meals via subscription boxes (12, 18, 24, or 30 […]
Queen & Rook Game Cafe
Queen & Rook Game Cafe is opening a second location in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood. The new location will feature a ‘fantasy future’ theme with retro flair, differing from the medieval castle-inspired South Street location. Will offer 1,000+ board games, cocktails, and food menu. Board game reservations cost $7/person for 2.5 hours. Space also available for […]