APT. 7 Bar & Eatery
Opening January 2025 Apt. 7 is a new restaurant and bar set to open in early to mid-January 2025 on the south side of Fayetteville. Owner Cody Gragg aims to create a ‘third space’ for patrons that feels like a friend’s apartment, complete with a large U-shaped bar and a cozy atmosphere. The restaurant will […]
Senor Tequila
Opening 2024-12-17 Senor Tequila Mexican Food & Tequila Bar is set to open up in roughly two weeks at 2919 N. Reynolds Road in Bryant. The former location of Pizza Hut, Senor Tequila Bryant will be the chain’s eighth location in Central Arkansas. This establishment will offer a variety of Mexican food and a wide […]
Slim Chickens
Opening 2025-03-31 Franchisees Larry and Jody Chandler are set to open the first Slim Chickens location in Conway, Arkansas, as part of their expansion plans. This follows their success with multiple existing Slim Chickens locations and Firehouse Subs franchises in the region. Though a specific site has not yet been secured, plans indicate that the […]
Layne’s Chicken Fingers
Opening December 2024 Layne’s Chicken Fingers, a popular Texas-based chicken franchise, is set to open a new location in Benton, Arkansas in December 2024. This will be the first of ten planned restaurants in the state by entrepreneur Jake Willett, who aims to establish Layne’s as a premier regional chicken brand. The menu will feature […]
Spah Grill
Opening January 2025 Spah Grill is a new family-owned eatery set to open in January 2025, located across from the new library at 1608 W Beebe Capps Highway in Searcy, Arkansas. The restaurant is taking over the former Sam’s Southern Eatery location, which has permanently closed. The new management aims to create a beloved community […]
El Mezcal Mexican Bar & Grill
Opening January 2025 El Mezcal Mexican Bar & Grill is set to open its second location in Fayetteville, bringing authentic Mexican cuisine from its origin in Little Rock. The restaurant will take over the space previously occupied by Xuma Kitchens at 25 E. Center St. Expected to open in January 2025, El Mezcal will offer […]
Buc-ee’s
Buc-ee’s is set to open a new travel center in West Memphis, Arkansas. This center will be one of the largest in the region, boasting a vast 74,000 square feet and expected to create about 225 jobs in the area. The exact opening date has not been publicly announced but the status indicates that it […]
Jake’s Hot Chicken
Jake’s Hot Chicken is set to open a new location in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a popular chain known for its spicy chicken offerings, this new establishment will cater to local fans craving flavorful, hot chicken dishes. The grand opening is highly anticipated within the community, aiming to provide a unique dining experience focused on […]
Unnamed New Tenant
Opening Spring 2025 A new tenant is set to take over the former Canon Grill location at 2811 Kavanaugh Blvd in Little Rock’s Hillcrest neighborhood. The unnamed group has expressed intentions to offer a full breakfast menu along with other options, promising a refreshed dining experience in a space that has been vacant since July […]
Problem Child – Pizza, Wine, Wings, Sala
Problem Child – Pizza, Wine, Wings, Salad is set to take over the space previously occupied by Count Porkula at 201 Keightley Drive in Little Rock. This location is conveniently situated where Pulaski Heights meets Cammack Village. With a focus on a diverse menu that includes pizza, wine, wings, and salad, this new establishment aims […]