Trap Wingz
Trap Wingz is expanding with two new Atlanta-area locations. The Camp Creek Marketplace location at 3755 Carmia Dr. SW #430 is expected to open within two months (primary lead). A second Cobb County location at 4725 S. Atlanta Rd SE is approximately four months out. Menu includes wings, smashburgers, sandwiches, sides, and seafood items. Owner […]
Nando’s Peri-Peri Chicken
Nando’s Peri-Peri Chicken is opening a new location at Krog Street Market in Atlanta on June 9. It will join existing locations in Dunwoody and Peachtree Corners.
Bellfire
Bellfire is a Mediterranean-meets-Southern concept restaurant located within The Lawrence Hotel, a new boutique Hilton Tapestry Collection property in downtown Lawrenceville. The hotel begins accepting reservations with booking dates starting Aug. 28, 2026. The restaurant is part of two food-and-beverage offerings at the property, alongside cocktail bar Old Nick’s.
VIVA
New taqueria concept from the family behind VIVA Mexico (locations in Marietta, Canton, Buford). Taking over the former BOCA space in Summerhill. 1,800 sq ft with a streamlined menu. Currently awaiting alcohol licensing. Aiming to open summer 2026. Hours will be 11am-10pm daily. Owner hopes to expand the smaller format concept further in the Atlanta […]
The Looking Glass
AMP Up1 Hospitality is opening The Looking Glass, an Alice in Wonderland-inspired immersive entertainment and gaming concept in a 38,000-square-foot space at The CTR in downtown Atlanta. Features include arcade gaming, challenge rooms, immersive art experiences, food hall-style Ember Market, themed beverage program, and tea time experiences. Construction slated to begin after the 2026 FIFA […]
Trattoria Bella
Mezza Luna Pasta & Seafood in Marietta is rebranding to Trattoria Bella this summer, with a grand opening planned for mid-August 2026. Owner and chef Daniele Furfaro is leading the transition. The new concept will feature an upscale Italian menu including classic dishes and high-end entrees such as steak, lobster, and sea bass. The restaurant […]
Hell Yeah! Gluten Free
Popular Atlanta-based gluten-free bakery opening a pop-up location inside the historic Atlanta Daily World Building in Sweet Auburn. The pop-up is part of Atlanta’s Downtown Pop Up Opportunity Fund and will operate as a bakery and coffee shop serving gluten-free baked goods including cinnamon rolls, biscuits, breakfast sandwiches, donuts, and coffee drinks. Will also feature […]
Pisano’s
Pisano’s, a downtown Kennesaw pizzeria established in 2012, is expanding to a second location at 35 North Park Square in Marietta Square. The 1,500-square-foot space will feature a Brooklyn pizzeria aesthetic with exposed brick, a mural, live music/karaoke stage, and outdoor patio. Menu will include pizzas whole and by the slice, calzones, sandwiches, pasta, beer, […]
Slutty Vegan
Slutty Vegan has signed franchise deals for new locations in Atlanta, GA and Washington, D.C. In Atlanta, franchisees Khadejah Davis and Jamel Douglas will open and operate a new location, becoming the first official Slutty Vegan franchise owners in the brand’s hometown. Franchise veteran Brandi Forte will lead development in Washington, D.C. The expansion is […]
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Raising Cane’s is under construction on the former Applebee’s site on Highway 80 East. Signage has been installed and construction is underway on a 2,700-square-foot restaurant on a 1.53-acre lot. Construction manager estimates a 5-6 month process, pointing to a July or August 2026 opening.