Sip Fresh
California-based fresh fruit beverage brand opening at Chandler Fashion Center with a June 13 grand opening event. First 100 customers receive free beverages for a year. A second location at Tanger Outlets Phoenix (6800 N 95th Ave #865, Glendale, AZ 85305) is also planned for later in 2026. Menu includes smoothies, fruit bowls, fruit-infused teas, […]
La La Land Kind Cafe
La La Land Kind Cafe is reportedly planning a new location near SanTan Village in Gilbert, AZ. Information comes from a social media post by Arizona realtor Megan Schaffer. The brand currently operates two Arizona locations (Scottsdale and Phoenix). No confirmed opening date or address available. Whatnow Phoenix has reached out to the company for […]
Crust Simply Italian
Owner Michael Merendino will open a new Crust Simply Italian location in downtown Mesa this summer, along with Nightingale speakeasy and a new dessert concept called Bombolino (Italian doughnuts and gelato). The restaurant is going into the ground floor of The Grid multifamily development at 233 E. Main St. Bombolino will open first, with the […]
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 […]
Ari & Lloyd
Dual-concept dining destination featuring ‘The Ari’ (upscale casual American bistro) and ‘The Lloyd’ (cocktail-forward lounge with light bites). Concept from local couple Katie Schnurr and Stephen Roach, transforming Roach’s former cabinetry showroom. Chef Devan Cunningham (co-founder of CC’s on Central) is shaping the culinary program. Menu includes shareable starters, cocktails, and larger plates, with brunch […]
Pinnacle Brewing
Family-owned brewery expanding with a second Valley location in Downtown Mesa. New taproom and kitchen planned for 104 W. Main St., occupying a space previously home to The Boutique. Founded by Bob and Mary Wilson with son/brewmaster Wyatt Wilson. First location is in Scottsdale at 15111 N. Hayden Road. Food program details to be announced. […]
HB Protein Smoothies
HB Protein Smoothies is set to open its second corporate location in Flagstaff, AZ near Northern Arizona University inside a Whole Foods-anchored retail center alongside Lululemon, CycleBar, and Dutch Bros. A franchise location is also planned for Gilbert, AZ by local couple Michael and Samantha Marquez. Brand is expanding with hundreds of units in development […]
Homewood Suites by Hilton Queen Creek
A four-story, 124-room Homewood Suites by Hilton under construction in Queen Creek’s downtown on nearly 2.5 acres. First floor (91,119 sq ft) will include public meeting room, conference space, pre-function space, lobby and breakfast area, kitchen, management office, exercise room, and housekeeping. Designed by FFKA Architects.