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Pink Pistachio Cafe

All-day café and restaurant known for its signature pink interior offering all-halal American fare. This will be the brand’s first Pennsylvania location and third overall, joining existing locations in Somerset, NJ and Grandview Heights, OH. Menu includes avocado toast, pancakes, Wagyu beef burgers, lamb chops, ribeye steaks, and pistachio-forward items. Also serves coffee, espresso, mushroom […]

Free Spirit Social House

Nonalcoholic bar and social house opening a second, larger location in Doylestown, PA. Will feature 100+ zero-proof cocktails, kava-based beverages, espresso, tea, and a food menu blending American nostalgia classics with Asian street food influences. Awaiting final approvals with plans to open in August 2026. Owner also operates flagship location in Buckingham, PA.

Sprout & Bean

Sprout & Bean is a play café concept combining an artisan coffee shop with an indoor playground, located at 965 Vineland Road in Winter Garden, FL. The café will serve locally roasted coffee from Prairie House and fresh baked goods from Buttermilk Bakery. The indoor playground features a tiny village, climbing structures, a carousel, and […]

Casa Marin Pizzeria

Casa Marin Pizzeria, a mobile food vendor and caterer specializing in Neapolitan pizzas with a Brazilian touch, is transitioning to a brick-and-mortar location at 1037 New York Ave in St. Cloud, FL. Plan review paperwork was submitted by Marin Group Corp. Owner Tony Marin was not immediately available for comment. No opening date announced.

Kurosumi Kitchen

Japanese restaurant specializing in smoked meats, ramen with scratch-made broth, dumplings, and rice bowls. Relocating from 1504 Max Hooks Rd to 135 E Broad St Suite E in downtown Groveland. Currently under construction with kitchen nearly finished and dining room/bar ~90% complete. Executive Chef/COO Dustin Campbell stated they hope to open within 4-5 weeks of […]

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is opening a new location at 821 E International Speedway Blvd in Daytona Beach, FL in Late 2026. The chain serves Hawaiian-themed coffee drinks including Bad Ass Lattes, hazelnut and caramel beverages, and food items like the Aloha Sandwich. This is part of broader Florida expansion including locations in Clearwater […]

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

First-time franchisee Katrina Strand is opening a Tropical Smoothie Cafe location in Sebastian, FL at 13403 US-1, next to a hospital. She is transitioning from 31 years in the Department of Defense. Target opening is November or December 2026. The location will serve smoothies, bowls, and light bites.

Chef’s Table and Tasting Room

Chef’s Table and Tasting Room, long-established Downtown Winter Garden restaurants, are relocating from the Edgewater Hotel to the historic Bond Building. The Tasting Room will occupy 2 W Plant St and Chef’s Table will be at 12 W Plant St. Both are expected to open mid-2027. The move will include a larger kitchen, new private […]

Diner 24

Hospitality veterans Stratis Morfogen and Philippe Olivier Bondon are bringing their ‘Diner 2.0’ concept, Diner 24, to the Theater District at 1674 Broadway (corner of 52nd St). Two-story space with a stage for showtune performances, full bar until 4am, Triple Smash Trifecta burgers, and extravagant milkshakes. Soft opening planned for early October starting with first […]

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung, the Michelin-starred dumpling restaurant, is opening its first DMV-area location at Tysons Corner Center as part of a $100 million redevelopment. The location will be accessible from the new Metro plaza. No specific opening timeline has been announced.