Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort Galveston
Massive $700M-$800M, 95-acre Gulf Coast resort development at 317 East Beach Drive in Galveston, TX. Will include a 15-story hotel, 278 for-sale beachfront cottages, elevated water park, lazy river, and multiple restaurant concepts including Margaritaville, LandShark Bar & Grill, 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar, and Joe Merchant’s Coffee & Provisions. Two beach cottages already delivered to […]
Cabo Bob’s
Cabo Bob’s is opening a new Upper Kirby location in a former Taco Cabana space (4,000 sq ft). Construction is planned to start September 1 and wrap up by end of December 2026, with an expected winter 2026 opening. $500,000 construction project. Build-your-own burritos, tacos, nachos, and bowls concept. Founded by Don Brinkman, Terri Brinkman, […]
Humble Kitchen
New ice cream and coffee shop opening in the Wayneport shopping center in Romulus, MI. Lease recently signed for a 1,200-square-foot space formerly occupied by Lizzy Lit Hookah tobacco store. Will share the building with China Chef and Romulus Beauty Supply. No opening date announced yet. Owner is local entrepreneur Tiffany White.
Don Patron
Second location of Mexican restaurant Don Patron opening at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets mall, southeast corner near AMC Theatres entrance. Menu includes fajitas, margaritas, burritos, quesadillas, and more. Co-owner Gustavo Torres visits daily to work on renovations. Tentative opening sometime in August 2026.
Aurora Italiana
Prime Concepts Detroit is opening a third Aurora Italiana location at the former PAO Detroit site in the Foxtown area, inside the Briggs Houze building being converted into a Hyatt Hotel. The two-floor, open-kitchen concept will seat approximately 110 guests and serve authentic Italian cuisine including pastas and seafood. No exact opening date announced but […]
Honey Badger Bakehouse
Honey Badger Bakehouse is a pop-up/farm stand bakery transitioning to a brick-and-mortar location in downtown Mason, MI. Owner Allie Stirling hopes to open by end of August 2026. The takeout-focused bakehouse will specialize in cinnamon rolls, scratch-made croissants, sourdough bread, and other pastries, with rotating pastry cases. Outdoor patio seating is planned for the future. […]
Mimi’s Gourmet Cafe
Gourmet hot dog concept coming to the Adrian, MI area (Lenawee County). Will operate out of Adrian Armory Events Center until securing a brick-and-mortar location this fall. Menu includes gourmet hot dogs, patty melts, BBQ sandwiches, drinks, and sweet treats. Owner Shelley Morgan previously operated Mimi’s Creations pop-ups. No address announced yet.
Black Napkin
Existing burger spot temporarily closed Aug 1–Aug 19, 2026 for major expansion including additional front seating and more kitchen space. Demolition of walls underway. Known for smash burgers, buttermilk chicken sandwiches, and house-made sodas. Co-owned by Korin Hollinshead and Jason Richardson, with Jason Richardson serving as executive chef.
Crispy Cones
Crispy Cones franchise expanding to Denver’s Jefferson Park neighborhood at the corner of W. 23rd Ave. and Federal Blvd. Local franchisees Abu and Sharmeen Parvez have purchased the property and submitted permits to convert the building into a Crispy Cones location. The concept is a chimney-style pastry cone and soft-serve dessert shop that gained national […]
Porkys Chicken
Family-owned concept planning its first brick-and-mortar restaurant at 401 N. Federal Blvd in Denver, converting a former window repair shop into an approximately 1,800-square-foot grab-and-go restaurant with possible seating. Known for rotisserie chicken, slow-cooked ribs, and homemade sides. Currently operates a food truck outside the property. No opening date announced yet.