Waffle House
Third Waffle House location in Jonesboro area, located in Hilltop corridor on East Johnson Avenue near NEA Baptist Health System campus. Will provide 24-hour dining option for medical community.
AQ Chicken House
Northwest Arkansas restaurant staple reopening after closing in 2023. Hiring multiple positions including line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, busers, servers and hosts.
Mad Slice
Mad Slice pizzeria set to take over the space previously occupied by Iriana’s restaurant
Little Caesars
Proposed Little Caesars restaurant in SoMa district facing community pushback. Location would be next to Edwards Cash Saver with drive-thru service. Zoning commission to vote on proposal.
Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s chicken finger restaurant opening in Jonesboro with grand opening featuring giveaways for 20 customers to win free Cane’s for a year. Currently hiring crew members.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen received permission from Searcy City Council to seek private club permit to serve alcohol. Located near Texas Roadhouse.
Loca Luna
Restaurant reopening after massive renovation inside and out since closing in September. Facade upgraded and fenced-in front patio built. Owned by Remolinos Group.
Fidel and Co
Restaurant owned by Fidel Samour opening in Riverdale area of Little Rock by the end of April 2026
7 Brew Drive-thru Coffee
Walk-thru location on University of Arkansas campus, operated by Chartwells Higher Education. Third walk-thru location for the chain.
Bentoville Food Theater
Experiential dining venue with theater concept featuring rotating chef shows and three dining stages. Partnership with Onyx Coffee Lab in downtown Bentonville. Initially focused on Japanese cuisine with plans to expand to diverse global concepts.