Terranova’s Meats
Terranovas Meats is set to open soon on Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, continuing the legacy of the family staple Terranova Supermarket. This new establishment aims to provide the local community with premium butcher services and fresh meat selections, preserving a longstanding tradition in the area.
Off The Hook Restaurant Lafayette
Off The Hook Restaurant, a Louisiana-based Cajun seafood chain founded in 2012 in Thibodaux, Louisiana, is planning to open a new location in Lafayette at 101 Liberty Ave. Known for their motto ‘Real Cajun, Real Fast,’ Off The Hook offers bold, authentic Cajun cuisine in a fast-casual, family-friendly setting. Their menu includes unique dishes such […]
Coffee Brew Bar
Opening 2025-10-01 Coffee Brew Bar is a new coffee-focused venue debuting at Lafreniere Parks food pavilion in Metairie, Louisiana. Scheduled to open its doors on October 1, 2025, the Coffee Brew Bar aims to serve a wide range of specialty coffee drinks and light fare in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. This brand new restaurant is […]
Shipley Do-Nuts
Opening 2026-12-31 Shipley Do-Nuts, an American donut company and coffeehouse chain with over 60 years of experience, is expanding into northwest Louisiana, specifically the Shreveport-Bossier area. Led by locals Steve Watkins and Walter Bigby through a franchise development agreement, Shipley plans to open five shops within the next several years. The first Shipley Do-Nuts location […]
Gotcha Lafayette
Opening 2025-08-31 Gotcha Lafayette is the first location of the new Japanese-inspired claw machine arcade chain Gotcha. It is scheduled to open near the end of August 2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Additional locations are currently under construction in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Gotcha offers a unique arcade experience centered around claw machines. The venue […]
Cuban Traditions Restaurant
Opening 2025-12-31 Cuban Traditions Restaurant is a new Cuban-owned restaurant set to be built on the site of the former Home Cut Donuts building at 5611 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA. The existing building was demolished due to interior wall damage, and the new restaurant will be constructed from the slab up. Owned by Yury, the […]
Dunkin-Baskin-Jimmy John’s Tri-Brand Loc
The Dunkin-Baskin-Jimmy John’s Tri-Brand franchise location is set to open at 110 Hector Connoly Rd in Carencro, Lafayette Parish. This will be the first-ever combined location of these three prominent brands under Inspire Brands, operated by Florida-based franchisee Aakash Management Co. The site was formerly occupied by Soul Haus, which closed in March, and the […]
Naamans BBQ
Naaman’s, a popular barbecue eatery originally from Texarkana, is expanding by opening a new location in Bossier City, Louisiana. While the restaurant is currently in the hiring phase, a grand opening date has not yet been announced. The menu features brisket tacos, thick cut pork chops, mesquite smoked salmon filet, and popular sides such as […]
Naaman’s
Naaman’s, a popular barbecue eatery originally from Texarkana, is expanding by opening a new location in Bossier City, Louisiana. While the restaurant is currently in the hiring phase, a grand opening date has not yet been announced. The menu features brisket tacos, thick cut pork chops, mesquite smoked salmon filet, and popular sides such as […]
Captain Rallo’s Oyster House & Sports Ba
Opening 2026-09-01 Captain Rallo’s Oyster House & Sports Bar is a forthcoming seafood restaurant located at 901 Stumpf Boulevard in Gretna. Dedicated to serving local seafood, the restaurant will pride itself on sourcing shrimp and other offerings exclusively from local shrimp boats and docks, avoiding any imported ingredients. The restaurants plans include an indoor bar, […]