Scooter’s Coffee
First Scooter’s Coffee location in the Lansing area, operated by franchisees Michael Endres and Bryan Bender. Endres is a Michigan State alumnus who previously opened shops in Brighton, Plymouth, and Livonia. Opening expected later in summer 2026. Signage not yet up. Location is on the north side of E Michigan Avenue near Friendship Circle Entrance, […]
Bray’s Hamburgers
Family-owned burger chain expanding in Metro Detroit with two new locations. Primary location at 1187 Southbound Gratiot Ave in Clinton Township targeting ~August 1 opening. Second location planned at 4365 Auburn Road in Shelby Township with no confirmed date. Menu includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, sandwiches, coney dogs, fries, and onion rings. Owner Agron Duhanaj also operates […]
High Score Social
Arcade bar and entertainment venue combining arcade gaming, esports, lounge environments, craft beverages, and local restaurant partnerships. Multi-level space with first floor arcade games, second floor esports area, and lower level players lounge. Located in downtown Ypsilanti near Eastern Michigan University. Co-founded by Michael Lloyd and Stewart Beal. No website or social media yet established.
Detroit Vinyl Bar
UFO Bar at 2110 Trumbull in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood will close on June 30, 2026 and reopen as Detroit Vinyl Bar, described as a new record store and cocktail bar. A new team will take over the concept. Details about the new concept will be shared soon.
Agnes
New restaurant concept from Selden Standard owners Evan Hansen and Andy Hollyday. Located at 8047 Agnes St in West Village, Detroit, in a former Metropolitan NY Pizza+Burgers+Cocktails space. Team also includes chef de cuisine Alex Jull (formerly of Takoi) and Selden Standard manager Paul Fradeneck. Menu and concept details not yet released. Lease has been […]
Shaded Bloom Coffee Roasters
Shaded Bloom Coffee Roasters, an SCA certified wholesale roaster, is opening a full sit-down coffee shop cafe inside the Lake Orion Sports Center. Owners Erica and Derrick Kratt are currently renovating the space. No official opening date announced but expected within the next couple of months. Previous location was in Clarkston, MI.
Slutty Vegan
Atlanta-based plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan is opening its first Detroit location in the Corktown neighborhood. Franchisee Obinani Iwuoha, who also owns Nigerian Streetz Cuisine, is bringing the concept to 1441 W Elizabeth St, behind McShane’s Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar across from The Corner Ballpark. Iwuoha is aiming to open around September 2026 and […]
Big O Hot Chicken
Big O Hot Chicken is planning to open a location in Saginaw, Michigan. Article is a video segment with limited detail available in the text content.
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box is opening its second Michigan location in Westland at 7956 North Wayne Road in Wayne County, near the Westland Shopping Center. The location will offer seating, breakfast, lunch, dessert, dinner, and drive-through. Franchisees Niraj and Nirmal Patel plan to open six Michigan locations total. A Wendy’s previously operated at this property.
Kazoku
New hibachi express concept from Israel Quintero, owner of La Finca Tacos in Howell. Will serve steak, teriyaki, sushi rolls, and yum yum sauce. Opening in place of Happy Taco in a plaza near Route 23. Owner estimates 4-5 weeks from article date (2026-06-05) depending on construction.