Smalls Sliders
Fast-casual concept known for cheeseburger sliders expanding with 15-unit development deal in Phoenix area. Uses modular shipping container construction model. Franchisees plan to open first location in late 2026, followed by approximately two locations per year.
212 Shabu Shabu
New Japanese fine dining concept offering interactive shabu shabu dining where guests cook their own meat and noodles in boiling broth. Located in The Watermark complex, owned by Kaos Hospitality. Grand opening celebration scheduled with Mayor and Chamber of Commerce.
Culinary Gangster
Casual restaurant from father-and-son team expanding to fourth Valley location. Features scratch-made kitchen with all-day menu including bowls, wraps, salads, sandwiches and signature burgers. 3,022 square-foot space at PV development.
Pretty Decent Concepts restaurant at Arro
Multi-concept restaurant experience on top two floors of Arizona’s new tallest building (541 feet). From Pretty Decent Concepts, the group behind Wren & Wolf, Filthy Animal, and Chico Malo. Construction expected to begin by end of 2026, opening within three years of groundbreaking.
SkyBridge Mesa Hotel
First on-campus hotel development at SkyBridge Mesa aviation and logistics development. Part of mixed-use aviation and commerce destination in East Valley. General contractor is Alston Construction.
ProteinHouse
Protein-focused fast-casual restaurant opening in North Phoenix with grand opening event. Features 2,477-square-foot space with 48+ seats, outdoor seating, and dedicated to-go window. Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 7am-7pm.
The Olive Farmer
Italian restaurant, market, and bar collaboration between In Good Spirits Hospitality and Queen Creek Olive Mill. Features all-day dining, ISSIMA bar, Flour Lab for fresh pasta/bread, and retail market. Located at former Santo Arcadia space.
Berry Divine Acai Bowls
Berry Divine Acai Bowls signed a lease at GSQ development in Goodyear. Will be the 11th location of the health-focused eatery specializing in soft serve acai bowls with various toppings. Founded in Sedona and operates locations throughout Arizona and Texas.
Postino Wine Bar
Postino Wine Bar will join the GSQ development in Goodyear. The restaurant offers curated wines with $6 glasses until 5pm daily and is known for bruschetta boards. Timeline for opening has not been announced yet.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille opening first Arizona location at SanTan Village. 11,000-square-foot restaurant with capacity for 350 guests, featuring bar, four private dining rooms, and wine wall. Dinner service daily, lunch only on Fridays.