Junto

Opening summer Junto is a Japanese-inspired restaurant located at 229 S. Main St. in Bentonville, Arkansas. It is set to open this summer and will be managed by The Indigo Road Hospitality Group. The restaurant will feature a Polynesian-inspired beverage program and live music at its outdoor bar, Bar Kapu.

FlavorSmith’s Craft Barbecue

Opening Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 FlavorSmith’s Craft Barbecue is a new restaurant opening in the former location of The Beer Keg in Fayetteville. Owned by Billy Ray Smith, it aims to continue the local watering hole vibe with a mix of Texas and Kansas City barbecue styles. The menu will feature staples like pulled pork, […]

Newk’s Eatery

Opening Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 Longtime franchisees Todd and Terry White are opening a new Newk’s Eatery location in Bentonville, Arkansas on Feb. 12. This will be their sixth franchise in Arkansas. The restaurant is located at 1500 SE Eagles Way and will be the 98th Newk’s Eatery systemwide. The grand opening will feature a […]

Newk’s Eatery

Opening February 12, 2024 Brothers Todd and Terry White are opening a new Newks Eatery location in Bentonville, Arkansas. The restaurant is set to have its grand opening on February 12, 2024, and will be located at 1500 SE Eagles Way. This will be their sixth Newks Eatery location in Arkansas. The restaurant aims to […]

Whataburger

Whataburger is coming to Fayetteville, GA. The new restaurant is located at 1307 GA-85 and is expected to open in June 2024.

Slim Chickens

Slim Chickens recently moved its company headquarters in Fayetteville and opened a new restaurant at 234 E. Millsap Road. The new building is about three and a half times the size of the old one. Slim Chickens plans to occupy over half the new building and lease the remaining space. It is a fast-growing restaurant […]

Slim Chickens

Slim Chickens is planning to open their first two restaurants in Northeast Florida, one in Jacksonville’s Southside and another in North Jacksonville. The Fayetteville-based fast-casual chicken chain is known for its chicken sandwiches, wraps, tenders, wings, and chicken and waffles. They also offer a variety of Southern-inspired sides, milkshakes, and jar desserts.