Chipotle Mexican Grill
First Chipotle location in Malta, featuring drive-thru lane, open daily 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m., currently hiring for 30 positions
Bow & Arrow BBQ
Second location of Bow & Arrow BBQ opening in former Vintage restaurant building. South Texas-smokehouse style restaurant with $1.9 million capital investment. Will feature smoked meats, enchiladas, Tex-Mex sides, plus new concepts including cabana bar and marketplace with grab-and-go items. Expected to create 44+ new jobs.
Parlor Doughnuts
Gourmet doughnut shop opening on Henderson Avenue in Dallas, featuring cronut-style laminated doughnuts, coffee, and breakfast/lunch items. Will be their first location in Dallas proper.
Simms Harbor House (new concept)
Derek and Sheree Simms, operators of Simms Harbor House, will open a yet-to-be-named restaurant concept at the former Hula Hut location. No specific opening timeline announced yet.
Whataburger
Texas-based burger chain opening new location in Rock Hill, SC. 24-hour restaurant serving burgers, chicken, and breakfast items with customizable options.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s planning to open in historic Capitol Hill building, formerly a Rite Aid. Permit application filed with Seattle. Renovations estimated at $750,000.
Monkish Brewing
Monkish Brewing expanding to Echo Park location, said to be opening ‘sooner-than-later-ish’ according to their Instagram. Expansion was announced about 18 months ago.
Joy
Taiwanese restaurant known for street food and night market dishes including minced pork on rice and scallion pancakes. Location was previously Wahoo’s Fish Taco.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
First Des Moines metro location of Moe’s Southwest Grill, a fast-casual Mexican/Southwestern restaurant chain. Taking over former Dunkin’ Donuts location north of Merle Hay Mall.
Carnitas El Rincon
California carnitas chain opening first location outside California in Reno. Specializes in carnitas by the pound, up to 50 pounds per order. Taking over former Juicy’s Burger location.