Honeygrow
Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-founded fast-casual stir fry chain, is preparing to open a new location at 5063 Wellington Road in Gainesville, Virginia. No firm opening date has been announced, but the company website lists it as ‘coming soon’. This will be part of their DMV expansion; they currently operate 76 locations across 8 states.
Phia
Phia is a new Appalachian grassroots cuisine concept helmed by Chef Brad Feickert, named after his grandmother Sophia. Opening in the former La Mano Coffee Bar space in the Takoma neighborhood of DC. Beverage program overseen by Dylan Greer, highlighting Appalachian-sourced ingredients. Projected opening in August 2026.
Sushi by Bou
Sushi by Bou is opening its first Virginia location at Reston Town Center inside the Hyatt Regency hotel. The omakase concept offers three tiers: Signature, Boūgie, and Boū Reserve, in a speakeasy-style counter setting. A liquor license application has been filed with the Virginia ABC Authority. No firm opening date set, but aiming for late […]
Unnamed Sports Bar (Eat Restaurant Partners)
Eat Restaurant Partners (led by President Chris Tsui) is developing an as-yet-unnamed sports bar and grill concept in the Diamond District mixed-use development adjacent to CarMax Park in Richmond, VA. The restaurant will occupy approximately 5,000 sq ft of a 20,000 sq ft retail building near the ballpark’s main centerfield entrance. Construction is scheduled to […]
Urban Egg
Urban Egg, a Colorado-based brunch restaurant, is planning a new location in the Lenexa City Center development, set to open later in 2026. Owner Randy Price, a Kansas City native, recently opened a second metro location in the Northland area and plans to open several more in the area.
District Biskuits
District Biskuits is opening a new location near 63rd and The Paseo in Kansas City, taking over the recently closed District Fish & Pasta House space. Ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 30 at 10:30 a.m., doors open at 8 a.m. First 100 customers receive free goodies. Primarily a breakfast sandwich spot; Howlin’ Fouls evening hot chicken […]
Huey Magoo’s
Huey Magoo’s fast-casual chicken tender chain is expanding into the Kansas City metro with 10 planned locations across Missouri and Kansas counties. The first location opens in September 2026 at 4049 Little Blue Parkway in Independence, MO. A second location at 2002 N. Commercial St. in Harrisonville, MO is planned by end of 2026, featuring […]
Cheeky
New concept from The Neighborhood Dining Group. 3,500-square-foot space with indoor dining room, expansive bar, open-air windows, and outdoor patio overlooking Meeting St. Menu centered around seafood entrees with signature cocktails, champagne and wine. Tagline: ‘Bolder, Louder, Livelier’. Targeting fall 2026 opening. Part of portfolio that includes Husk, Minero, Delaney Oyster Bar, and The James.
Layne’s Chicken
Layne’s Chicken is opening 3 locations in Lubbock, TX under a 44-unit deal with C5 Restaurants group. First location at 7902 University Ave (former KFC) opens June 9 with grand opening June 13. Second location at 2227 19th St opens late July. Third location at 5204 Slide Road (former Arby’s) opens in August. This will […]
Wingstop
Wingstop is opening a new location in NW Rochester, MN in the former GameStop space at 3780 NW Marketplace Dr, STE 109. A permit was filed with the City of Rochester for tenant improvement work including demolition, new interior partitions, new equipment, kitchen hood, and plumbing systems. No opening date has been announced yet.