Edley’s Bar-B-Que
Edley’s Bar-B-Que is preparing to open its 12th location at 330 Franklin Road in Brentwood, TN, taking over a former McAlister’s Deli space at Brentwood Place. The roughly 3,800-square-foot restaurant is expected to open by end of 2026 and will bring approximately 50 jobs to the area. The concept features slow-smoked barbecue, Southern comfort food, […]
Pinecrest Bakery
Miami-born Cuban bakery and cafe expanding to Miami Lakes. Will offer Cuban-American favorites, likely 24-hour operation consistent with other locations. Part of a chain with 30+ South Florida locations. Address listed as ‘coming soon’ on bakery’s website.
Chatime
Chatime boba tea franchise opening on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting scheduled for June 6-7, 2026. Menu includes customizable milk teas, smoothies, fruit teas, and brown sugar pearls with gluten-free, vegan, and lactose-free options. Owned by Erik Davis and his wife. Part of Chatime’s broader U.S. expansion push targeting 20+ […]
Sushi Sake
Sushi Sake is opening a new South Miami location at 5829 SW 73rd St, the former Kiko Sushi location. The restaurant filed permit applications with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation under SS South Miami LLC. No opening date announced but Instagram confirms ‘opening soon’. Sushi Sake is a South Florida sushi chain […]
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.