Turquoise Wine Bar
Franchise location of Turquoise Wine Bar, founded by Jen Sinconis and Laura Hernandez. Concept focuses on boutique/small-lot wines, small plates (salads, flatbreads, charcuterie, desserts), live weekend entertainment, and wine club memberships. No TVs; community-focused atmosphere. Located in Surprise City Center. Expected to open mid to late August 2026.
Fà-me Café
Fà-me Café, a locally owned breakfast and lunch restaurant founded by Maria and Ivan O’Farrill, is relocating from 4700 N. Central Ave. to a 3,600-square-foot ground-floor space at the 24th at Camelback office complex in Phoenix’s Biltmore neighborhood. The move is expected during Q4 2026, replacing Scramble which closed in September 2025. The café specializes […]
Ace Of Wingz
Ace Of Wingz is expanding to Tempe with its fifth Phoenix-area location and first in the East Valley. The wing concept, founded by Abion Acoy, is expected to open in August 2026. Construction is underway with regular social media updates being shared. Menu includes wings, loaded fries, chicken salad, mac and cheese, and chicken parmesan […]
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is preparing to open its first Tempe location at 740 S. Mill Ave., Suite D110. The company-owned scoop shop will be on Mill Avenue near Arizona State University. No opening date has been announced; additional details expected in coming months. Ohio-based brand founded in 2002 by James Beard Award-winning ice cream […]
LongHorn Steakhouse
Plans submitted for a new LongHorn Steakhouse at Queen Creek Marketplace, a roughly 5,780-square-foot full-service restaurant located south of Smashburger and north of Olive Garden near the intersection of Rittenhouse Road and Ellsworth Road. No opening timeline has been announced.
7 Brew Coffee
7 Brew Coffee is planning a new drive-thru location at 5207 S. Power Road in Mesa, AZ, taking over a former Jack in the Box site near the intersection of Power and Ray roads. The location is part of Arizona expansion led by Encore 7 Brew LLC, a subsidiary of Encore Enterprises. No opening date […]
Zeitouna
Family-owned full-service Middle Eastern restaurant focused on Lebanese cuisine with dishes from Iraq, Syria, southern Turkey, and Greece. Will offer wine and liquor, sit-down dining experience for special occasions. Signature items include Iraqi grilled fish over open flame and Adana kebab. Located at northeast corner of Ellsworth and Elliot roads. Opening July 2026.
CaliTacos
CaliTacos fast-casual street taco concept is expanding in the Phoenix metro area. Franchisees Diana Garcia and Vanessa Montes (who opened Maryvale location in February) have signed for a second Arizona location. Franchisee Mario Loera has also committed to a second location. Specific addresses and opening dates not yet announced. Franchise sales contact is Devin Conner […]
NADU Phoenix
Michelin-starred Chef Sujan Sarkar is opening NADU Phoenix, the second location of his acclaimed Chicago Indian restaurant, at Desert Ridge Marketplace. The restaurant will seat 120+ diners, feature regional Indian cuisine with a dedicated kebab program, and is operated in partnership with Zest Hospitality Group. Executive Chef Pujan Sarkar will helm the kitchen. Opening is […]
Old Pascua Grill
174-seat restaurant opening inside the new Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa’am casino on Grant Road at I-10. The property also includes Sewa Market (a fusion of UME, StreetScape and Abuelita’s Taqueria) and three bars. The casino is a Pascua Yaqui Tribe property expected to create 500 new jobs.