Sip & Brick
Interactive brick-building café concept co-founded by Lauryn Wooding and Stone Fentzlaff. Guests can enjoy free-building opportunities and brick kits alongside a menu of house-made baked goods, sandwiches, charcuterie-style small bites, espresso drinks, craft cocktails, local beers, wine, and mocktails. Soft opening tentatively planned for mid-July 2026. Renovations are approximately 90% complete after permitting delays. Plans […]
Thunder Burgerz West
Thunder Burgerz West is preparing to open at 521 Haywood Road in West Asheville, NC. Founded by Roy Trantham, this is a direct expansion (not franchise) of the original Thunder Burgerz Grill on Smokey Park Highway. Menu will include burgers, chicken tenders, hot dogs, pizza, salads, baked potatoes, ice cream, milkshakes, and daily specials. The […]
Danny’s Cafe
Danny’s Cafe is relocating from 110 W. Front Street to a larger 7,000-square-foot space at 2461 S. Church Street, formerly occupied by Michelle’s Kitchen & Table. The new location will unite the restaurant, catering, and event operations under one roof. New offerings will include a juice bar, coffee bar, and mocktail menu alongside breakfast, lunch, […]
Southern Grounds & Co.
Florida-based Southern Grounds & Co. (hybrid coffee shop, bakery, and restaurant concept) is planning two first-ever North Carolina locations in Charlotte’s Dilworth and Plaza Midwood neighborhoods. Founder Mark Janasik confirmed letters of intent have been signed for both sites, though leases are not yet finalized. No specific addresses or opening timelines have been announced. The […]
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar is opening a new location near Concord Mills on June 22, 2026. This is the brand’s first new restaurant opening in more than five years. Features wood-fired oven, full-service craft bar, and full menu. Grand opening activities planned throughout opening week.
Jeff’s Bagel Run
Jeff’s Bagel Run franchise opening first of four planned tri-county locations at 3544 Oleander Drive (beside Jersey Mike’s near Independence Mall). Soft opening June 24-25 with free bagels; official grand opening June 26. A second Wilmington location is planned at Military Cutoff’s Center Point mixed-use complex by Thanksgiving 2026. Two more locations being considered in […]
Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão Brazilian steakhouse plans to open at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, replacing the former Uncle Julio’s location which closed in 2024. Expected to open by end of 2026. This will be the third planned North Carolina location for the brand, following Charlotte and Durham. Features open Churrasco-style grill with nearly a dozen […]
OMB River View
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery’s new riverfront taproom, brauhaus, and biergarten. $6M+ project targeting late September 2026 opening. ~7,000 sq ft venue overlooking the Catawba River and Dutchman’s Creek. Will seat ~100 indoors, 50 on patio, and ~400 in biergarten. Foundations poured, landscaping underway, steel frame erection imminent. Gais Construction is GC; Redline Design Group and […]
Clouds Brewing
Clouds Brewing plans to open a new downtown Raleigh location in the former Tobacco Road Sports Cafe space at 505 W. Jones St. The brewery acquired the assets and operations effective June 1, 2026. Current employees will be retained and previously booked events honored. The venue features expansive indoor dining, multiple bars, and event spaces. […]
Frank’s Beer Shop
Frank’s Beer Shop is expanding into adjacent space at its current location to add a Bar/Coffee Shop concept, potentially in partnership with Charlotte-based Enderly Coffee. The expansion would create an all-day destination serving coffee in the morning and beverages later in the day. A permit application has been filed but no timeline or opening date […]