151 Supper Club
A brand-new supper club named 151 Supper Club is coming to a new building on Carlson Way next to Daisy’s Garage off Highway 151 in Marion, IA. Construction is underway with renderings and construction photos shared. No opening date announced yet. A second location of Cruz’s Cafe is also opening in the same building.
Bubba’s 33
Bubba’s 33, an affiliate of Texas Roadhouse, is set to open its first Iowa location on July 27, 2026. The casual dining restaurant features scratch-made pizza, burgers, wings, lasagna, and marinated ribeye, along with wall-to-wall TVs and sports bar atmosphere. This will be the 60th Bubba’s 33 nationwide. The restaurant is actively hiring 200 full- […]
The Main Slice
Carryout-only pizza restaurant opening on Main Street in Central City, Iowa. Will offer 12-inch and 16-inch pizzas with thin and thick crust options, possibly cauliflower crust. No dine-in seating, but outdoor picnic tables available. Located in former Simply Homemade space next to Parlor on Main, owned by same people as Parlor on Main but operating […]
Chick-fil-A
First freestanding Chick-fil-A in Coralville near Iowa River Landing. 5,207 square feet building on 1.7 acres. Construction starting spring 2026. Will be managed by same operator as existing Coral Ridge Mall location.
The Sunshine Bliss Brunchery
New brunch restaurant with drive-thru offering coffee, breakfast items, burgers and wings. Signs recently appeared but no opening timeline determined yet.
Dutch Country Table
New restaurant being built at former BP gas station and Hard Luck Café location. Will serve breakfast and lunch 6am-2pm, closed Wednesdays and Sundays. Features drive-thru with pre-ordering via app, event spaces upstairs. Owner also operates Dutch Country Inn next door.
Dutch Bros Coffee
Dutch Bros Coffee planning first Iowa locations with three drive-thru coffee shops in Des Moines metro area. First location taking over former Fazoli’s site, transforming into 986-square-foot drive-thru-only coffee shop. Part of company’s rapid 2026 nationwide growth strategy.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
First Des Moines metro location of Moe’s Southwest Grill, a fast-casual Mexican/Southwestern restaurant chain. Taking over former Dunkin’ Donuts location north of Merle Hay Mall.
Home2 Suites by Hilton
88-room Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel in downtown Mason City. Part of the River City Renaissance project. Extended stay hotel with full kitchens, free breakfast, and indoor pool. Will connect to The Music Man Square via skywalk.
Ford’s Garage
1920s-themed burger chain inspired by Ford Motor Company planning to open 3 Iowa locations. Franchisee considering Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Davenport. Five-year timeline to open all three restaurants.