Barracks Bar
Legendary Palm Springs LGBTQ+ bar relocating to Phoenix. Applied for liquor permit with Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. Will feature a full bar, previously known for themed parties and community events.
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream
Iowa-based pizza and ice cream restaurant opening two Arizona locations – first in Oro Valley with dine-in, carryout and delivery, second planned for Surprise at Greer Ranch Plaza. Known for claiming to be first to create taco pizza.
Angry Chickz
Nashville hot chicken concept opening its first Mesa location and third Arizona restaurant. Features customizable heat levels from ‘Country’ to ‘Angry’ level requiring waiver. Menu includes tenders, sliders, bowls and signature Angry Mac dish.
Pepper Lunch
Japanese fast-casual teppan restaurant opening at Dove Valley location, owned by same franchise group behind ASU location. Grand opening promotion includes free Beef Pepper Rice for first 50 guests.
Paris Baguette
French bakery and cafe opening at Verrado Marketplace, first location in Buckeye and seventh in Phoenix area. Franchisees expanding brand with plans for up to 10 locations. Known for European baking techniques with Asian flavors.
Black Rock Coffee Bar
Drive-thru coffee company opening at corner of Miller Road and Broadway. Boutique shop known for premium roasted coffee, teas, smoothies, and Fuel energy drinks. No opening date announced yet.
Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen
Family-owned locally-based Italian restaurant founded in 2002 in Sedona, offering healthy Italian food with clean, thoughtfully-sourced ingredients. Features inclusive menu with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy-friendly options.
Bamboo Sushi
Sustainable sushi chain from Portland, Oregon opening its first Arizona location at The Switchyard development. Nearly 3,200-square-foot location will feature signature rolls, shareable plates and happy hour specials.
The Coach Coffee Shop
Coach-branded coffee shop opening at Tanger Outlets in Glendale, serving Stumptown Coffee with Coach-themed items including sculpted chocolate Tabby Bags and logo-stamped ice cream cones
Ted’s Hot Dogs
Ted’s Hot Dogs is opening their second Arizona location in Chandler this May. This will serve as a flagship location designed as a blueprint for future expansion throughout Arizona and other states including Florida, Nashville, and Texas.