The Big Biscuit
The Big Biscuit is opening its second Arkansas location in Rogers, operated by franchisees Terry and Aimee Sims. The location at 1787 W Pleasant Grove Rd will host a grand opening event at a later date. Terry and Aimee also operate the existing Fayetteville, AR Big Biscuit location along with 13 Dairy Queen and two […]
Wing It Forward
Wing It Forward, a chicken wing restaurant connected to Whole Hog Cafe, is moving into the former Tuesday Morning space next door to Whole Hog Cafe in the Riverdale Center. The restaurant is a second outlet of a Medford, NJ concept and will also include a kitchen producing Whole Hog products for online sale/shipment. Features […]
Braum’s
Braum’s, an Oklahoma-based dairy and restaurant chain, has confirmed plans to open its first location within the city of Little Rock at 17401 Chenal Parkway in west Little Rock, across from The Toasted Yolk restaurant. The project is in early stages pending permitting and approval. Opening is not expected until at least 2027. Additionally, a […]
Potbelly
Toasted Northwest Arkansas, a franchise group led by Ryan Hamra, Cody McPherson, and Tiffany Montgomery, has a six-unit Potbelly development agreement for Northwest Arkansas. Two locations have already opened (Bentonville and Springdale, late 2025). Four more locations are planned for Rogers, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith, AR, estimated to be completed within the next 3-4 years. […]
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café is opening a new location in Rogers, AR on June 30, 2026. This will be operator Brad Compton’s third Taziki’s in Northwest Arkansas, joining existing locations in Fayetteville and Bentonville. The restaurant will offer drive-thru, dine-in, online ordering, takeout and catering. Currently hiring front-of-house and back-of-house staff.
Fresh Monkee
Fresh Monkee, a protein shake and smoothie chain with ~50 nationwide locations, is opening its first Arkansas location at 3761 Mall Ave. in Fayetteville, in a shopping center that includes Phat Tire Bike Shop. Menu features ~20 shakes with fruits, veggies, and protein powders. Construction has begun; opening date TBD.
Huey Magoo’s
First of six planned Arkansas locations under development in Conway. Construction set to begin in late summer 2026. Will feature new standalone drive-through format with seating for up to 37 guests indoors plus 18 on patio. Area franchisees Dennis Porter, Sander Wood, and Lawton Summerlin committed to six statewide locations, with additional restaurants planned for […]
Mimis Mexican Kitchen
Mimis Mexican Kitchen is moving into the former Mi Ranchito location at 301 E. Race Ave. in Searcy, AR. The restaurant has applied for a private club permit to serve alcohol; a public hearing is scheduled for July 14 at Searcy City Hall. Lynda Gonzalez is listed as the restaurant owner.
HomeGrown
HomeGrown, a breakfast/brunch/lunch chain, plans to open its fourth Northwest Arkansas location at 417 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd within the South Yard development in Fayetteville. Business license and construction permit applications have been submitted, but lease had not been finalized as of May 19, 2026, and renovations have not yet commenced. Chain has […]
The Southern Chef
The Southern Chef, a Jonesboro comfort food institution, is opening its 8th area location near the Nestle factory at Highland Drive and Nestle Way. The new location will also include a truck stop. Opening anticipated for spring 2027.