PoNy’s Michés
Family-run ceviche and micheladas business expanding to Tolleson location near 99th Ave and McDowell, bordering Avondale. Husband-and-wife team opening downtown Phoenix and Tolleson locations simultaneously.
Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food
Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is planning its first Arizona location in Gilbert at the old Carl’s Jr. location. The restaurant serves Hawaiian plate lunches, spam musubi, and other Hawaiian dishes. Founded by brothers Kimo and Kalani Mack in Utah in 2008.
The Rush Funplex
74,000 square foot family-friendly dining and entertainment center featuring go karts, bowling, laser tag, foam pits, and food including pizza, burgers, and wings. Located adjacent to Ballpark Village.
Paquimex
Fast-casual restaurant from TPQ Foods (behind Tortas Paquimé), featuring soulful dishes from Casa Grandes, Chihuahua with expanded alcoholic beverage offerings and streamlined menu
Slim Chickens
Slim Chickens restaurant opening at Fry’s Plaza on corner of Power and Elliot Roads. About to break ground. Part of multi-unit deal to launch 32 locations in Arizona over 10 years. Known for hand breaded chicken tenders, wings, wraps, salads and sandwiches.
In-N-Out
In-N-Out expanding to 5 new locations across different states, including Arizona’s first-ever location in Buckeye, plus locations in Nevada, Tennessee, Utah, and Washington
Copper Club
Private social club for women professionals opening in Phoenix’s Gaslight Square. Invite-only membership with initiation fees and monthly dues. Will offer food and drinks with concierge service.
Ace of Wingz
Wing restaurant expanding from Phoenix to Peoria location. Owner announced projected opening date on Facebook. Offers bone-in and boneless wings with unique flavors, plus loaded fries.
Shake Shack
Shake Shack opening its 12th Arizona location in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. Will offer signature menu items like ShackBurger and Crinkle Cut fries. Opening day features custom tote bag giveaways and charitable donations to St. Mary’s Food Bank.
Otra Pizzeria
Neapolitan pizzeria opening downstairs in historic Gerado’s Building, with Better Days cocktail bar upstairs. Chef Cesar Velasco has been running Otra Pizzeria as a pop-up and will now have a permanent location.