Buffalo Wild Wings GO
Two Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations planned for Fayetteville, NC. First location at 2947 Town Center Drive near Traemoor Village shopping center in the Jack Britt area — exterior signage already installed, buildout underway. Second location planned for Ramsey Street in former Duck Donuts space near ALDI. Both developed by Pathik Patel and Alpesh M. […]
Excelsior Club
Historic Excelsior Club being rebuilt as a $8.5M project at 921 Beatties Ford Road. Will feature a restaurant and live music venue in the evenings, operated by a private entity led by Shawn Kennedy of Kennedy Properties & Development. Daytime use will be community/nonprofit programming. Building will be a new 3,700 sq ft two-story structure. […]
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café is opening its first North Carolina location at Fenton development in Cary. Opening planned for mid-to-late August 2026 with a grand opening celebration in September. Franchisee is James D’Aquila, CEO of Virentes Hospitality. Hours will be 8am-9pm daily. Menu features sweet and savory crêpes, waffles, bowls, salads, paninis, and handcrafted […]
Café Sabai
Asian grab-and-go café opening in the former Major’s Supper and Social and Mountain Burrito location. Menu will include Asian sandwiches, spring rolls, noodles, Asian pastries, and seasonal fruit teas. Soft opening planned during the annual Waldensian Festival. Hours initially 11am-3pm with potential to extend. Owner also operates Pho Lao restaurant in Magnolia Plaza in Morganton. […]
Taqueria Number 1
Taqueria Number 1 is relocating from East Independence Boulevard to 2801 Central Ave. in Plaza Midwood (former Deli St. space). Owner Rubén Granados Martinez is aiming for an early September opening. The move was prompted by outgrowing the current space and parking complications from a neighboring business’s renovations.
Cabana Bar and Grill
Caribbean and American-inspired restaurant opening in the former Waterman’s Brewing location on Pavilion Place near Wrightsville Beach. Owned by former UNCW/NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts and business partner Clayton Gsell, who also own Yosake, Tempo 33, and the Husk in downtown Wilmington. Menu features jerk wings, Caribbean cocktails, and tropical drinks with house-made syrups. […]
Downtown High Point Hotel (Tara Investments)
High Point City Council approved an 8-0 vote on a land purchase agreement with Tara Investments for a 100-130 room select-service hotel on city-owned property downtown. Purchase price is $1.2 million with over $30 million in private investment. Hotel targets business travelers, Furniture Market attendees, and university visitors. A structured parking deck is also planned. […]
Andia’s Ice Cream
Andia’s Ice Cream, a Cary-based small-batch artisan ice cream brand, is planning two additional Triangle-area locations targeted for mid-2027 and 2028. No specific addresses or communities have been selected yet. The company is also opening a new 13,352-sq-ft production and office facility at 1519 Brookside Drive in Raleigh to support expansion. Currently operates 3 full-service […]
Blendology
Coffee-and-cocktail concept developed by husband-and-wife team Michell Reyes and Rene Ramos. Inspired by Reyes’ Honduran heritage, the 1,500-square-foot space will feature specialty coffee sourced from Reyes’ family farm in Honduras, craft cocktails, mocktails, empanadas, pastries, and charcuterie-style offerings. Approximately $200,000 invested. Targeting September 2026 opening after navigating permitting delays. Hiring 6-7 employees expected to begin […]
Madeleine
Iris Coffee Lab owners Bryan and Reghan Haven, along with head baker Aliesha Genevieve, are launching Madeleine, a new coffee shop and bakery concept in Raleigh’s Smoky Hollow district. The concept will feature specialty coffee, naturally fermented breads, pastries, house-made items, and a full kitchen menu. No specific address or opening timeline has been announced […]