Arwa Yemeni Coffee
Arwa Yemeni Coffee, a Yemeni coffee franchise founded in Richardson, TX in 2021, is planning its Tampa Bay debut in Temple Terrace. The new location at 8633 N 56th St, Suite 4 was identified through submitted plan review documents. The cafe serves traditional Yemeni beverages alongside espresso-based drinks. Franchisee Erum Khan was contacted but not […]
Petite Lucie
All-day French cafe from Love Croissants owner Culinary Matters, located in the former Niko Niko’s space at Market Square Park. Features covered outdoor dining pavilion and indoor-outdoor cocktail bar. Designed by Gensler. Led by chefs Omar Pereney and Sahira Malherbe. Menu focuses on croissants, pastries, French-inspired breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Beverage program overseen by advanced […]
Nando’s Peri-Peri Chicken
Nando’s Peri-Peri Chicken is opening a new location at Krog Street Market in Atlanta on June 9. It will join existing locations in Dunwoody and Peachtree Corners.
Chicken Salad Chick
First Chicken Salad Chick location in Utah, located in Valley Grove at 2093 W. Pleasant Grove Blvd. Grand opening June 9, 2026 with free chicken salad for a year to first 100 guests. Owned by father-son team Michael and Rylan Mills (MV&R Legacy Partners LLC). Group plans to develop 6 restaurants in Utah County and […]
Sweet July Café
Ayesha Curry’s lifestyle café coming to the Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte. Menu features smoothies, pastries, healthy snacks, California farmers-market-inspired cuisine with Jamaican influences. Slated for July 2026 grand opening. Part of a three-restaurant collaboration with Stephen Curry and chef Michael Mina of the Mina Group.
Rico Rico Taco
Oakland-born fast-casual taqueria specializing in Mexico City-inspired street food. Will open a 1,464-square-foot space between West Elm and Fieldwork Brewing Company at City Center Bishop Ranch in summer 2026. Menu features homemade tortillas, tacos carved fresh from the trompo, carne asada, pollo asado, burritos, bowls, and quesadillas.
Maison Baguette
Kosher artisan sandwich concept by Chef Olivia Ostrow, operating out of Maison Ostrow. Offers 25+ French-inspired sandwiches served in house-baked baguettes. To-go and pickup only, plus delivery via Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and proprietary app. Hours Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-4pm. Launching June 1, 2026.
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is opening a new franchised location in Mendota Heights, Minnesota this summer (2026). The brand currently has 35 domestic franchised locations throughout the Midwest and Southwest. Franchise inquiries can also be directed to Kat Davidson at KatD@drhnow.com or 678.485.8413.
Suzu
Chef Makoto Okuwa’s ingredient-led Japanese restaurant opening July 2026 at Madison Square in Cincinnati. Features indoor/outdoor seating, private Tea Room, craft cocktail bar, and a 10-seat Edo-style omakase counter called Suzuné. Part of the Madison Square dining development alongside Alara, Zingaro, and The Element Food Hall.
Taco John’s
Pentex Restaurant Group, Taco John’s largest franchisee, is opening a second Fargo location at 2253 S. University Dr in late June 2026. The restaurant will serve the full West-Mex menu including Potato Olés and Taco Bravo, open daily 6am-10pm with drive-thru until 11pm. Pentex operates nearly 50 Taco John’s locations across the Upper Midwest and […]