Panera Bread
First Panera Bread location in Westfield, 23rd in Indianapolis area. Features digital ordering and mobile pickup. Will host baguette breaking ceremony at 6 a.m. on opening day with free meals for first 100 customers.
Montgomerys
New restaurant from the team behind Julieta Taco Shop, serving craft sandwiches and signature beverages in a 2,600 square-foot space at the Stutz. Applied for beer and wine permit.
Indiana Sweets
New sweets and coffee shop serving knafeh, crepes, and waffles with chocolate. Located in former Stadium Sports Bar building on east side of Dyer, close to Illinois-Indiana border.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will open their first southern Indiana location in a former Dairy Queen on Veterans Parkway in Clarksville. Construction expected to begin within the next few months.
Osteria Amicia
Italian restaurant opening at Eddy Street Commons next to parking garage entrance, at former Urban Outfitters site. Already has location in Elkhart.
Slapfish
California-based seafood chain opening fifth Indiana location in Meridian-Kessler neighborhood at former Apocalypse Burger location
Chick-fil-A
New Chick-fil-A location with indoor play space, two-lane drive-through. Part of six new Indiana locations opening in 2026, each featuring unique play areas for families.
Chick-fil-A
One of six new Chick-fil-A locations opening across central Indiana in 2026. Additional locations planned for Bloomington, Plainfield, and south side of Indianapolis. Each location will feature unique play spaces and the company will donate $25,000 to Feeding America per opening.
Chick-fil-A Kokomo
First of six new Chick-fil-A locations opening in metro Indianapolis area in 2026. Part of expansion creating up to 600 jobs. Three locations (Kokomo, Franklin, Beech Grove) set to open in first quarter.
Paris Bahn Mi
Vietnamese sandwich and coffee shop chain opening its first Indiana location in Fishers District, specializing in bánh mi sandwiches, pho, baguettes, Korean corn dogs, croissants and specialty drinks