Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant is seeking to open its Minnesota debut location at Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka. The chain presented a conceptual plan to the Minnetonka City Council on June 8, 2026, seeking a liquor license for on-site sales and an off-sale wine shop. Formal City Council approval is still pending, and the specific […]
Tapestry Coffee
Tapestry Coffee is opening a second cafe location in Lakeville, MN, taking over the former Donut Star space at the corner of 160th Street and Cedar Avenue. The space is being renovated to reflect the Tapestry brand. Will serve specialty coffee drinks and house-made syrups, open daily 7am-3pm. Owners are Scott and Kiley Van Daalen […]
Unnamed Restaurant (former Margie’s Cafe building)
Investor group has purchased the former Margie’s Cafe building in downtown Hallock and is seeking an owner-operator to open a restaurant. Building has been restored to a blank slate interior. Investors are offering very favorable purchase terms. No operator has been identified yet; project is in early outreach phase. Investors prefer a food-first, bar-second concept […]
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is opening a new franchised location in Mendota Heights, Minnesota this summer (2026). The brand currently has 35 domestic franchised locations throughout the Midwest and Southwest. Franchise inquiries can also be directed to Kat Davidson at KatD@drhnow.com or 678.485.8413.
Wingstop
Wingstop is opening a new location in NW Rochester, MN in the former GameStop space at 3780 NW Marketplace Dr, STE 109. A permit was filed with the City of Rochester for tenant improvement work including demolition, new interior partitions, new equipment, kitchen hood, and plumbing systems. No opening date has been announced yet.
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is opening a new franchised location in Mendota Heights, Minnesota this summer (2026). The brand currently has 35 domestic franchised locations throughout the Midwest and Southwest. Franchise inquiries can also be directed to Kat Davidson at KatD@drhnow.com or 678.485.8413.
Wingstop
Wingstop is opening a new location in NW Rochester, MN in the former GameStop space at 3780 NW Marketplace Dr, STE 109. A permit was filed with the City of Rochester for tenant improvement work including demolition, new interior partitions, new equipment, kitchen hood, and plumbing systems. No opening date has been announced yet.
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is opening a new franchised location in Mendota Heights, Minnesota this summer (2026). The brand currently has 35 domestic franchised locations throughout the Midwest and Southwest. Franchise inquiries can also be directed to Kat Davidson at KatD@drhnow.com or 678.485.8413.
Wingstop
Wingstop is opening a new location in NW Rochester, MN in the former GameStop space at 3780 NW Marketplace Dr, STE 109. A permit was filed with the City of Rochester for tenant improvement work including demolition, new interior partitions, new equipment, kitchen hood, and plumbing systems. No opening date has been announced yet.
Killen’s Irish Pub
130-seat Irish pub and bar opening in the former First Draft Tap Haus space in Minneapolis’ North Loop. Owner Peter Killen, former CEO of Cara Irish Pubs (Kieran’s Irish Pub, The Local), is importing custom fixtures from Ireland including barstools, chairs, tables, and stained glass. Menu will feature classic pub fare: fish and chips, burgers, […]