Finders’ Coffee
Finders’ Coffee is a café concept focused on classic espresso drinks, matcha, and simple high-quality staples. Also features a four-ingredient cheesecake in multiple flavors. Space includes indoor and outdoor seating. Soft opening targeted for mid-July 2026, grand opening planned for mid-August 2026. Owner is H Kim.
Karak House Coffee
Karak House Coffee is a Middle Eastern-inspired café franchise preparing to open in Uptown Charlotte. The concept features signature karak tea, specialty coffees, and a menu incorporating cardamom, rose, pistachio, and saffron. Franchise owner Lythe Elhulu, a Charlotte native, is bringing the brand to his hometown. Co-founder Rohail Malik noted Charlotte’s cultural diversity as a […]
Cook Out
Cook Out is expanding in Charlotte with a new location at 10820 Woodland Beaver Road. The company’s website lists the location, signaling planned expansion. No opening timeline has been announced. Separately, Cook Out acquired five adjacent properties in Thomasville, NC for ~$1.07M for potential future development. Drive-thru-focused concept serving burgers, barbecue, hot dogs, chicken, and […]
Dairi-O
Dairi-O is planning a new location in Sanford, NC at 127 Marketplace Drive, just off Highway 1. The company purchased the 1.78-acre property for $2 million. The restaurant will feature a double drive-thru, dine-in seating, and Dairi-O’s full menu of burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, frozen treats, and milkshakes. This will be approximately the 14th […]
Dave’s Hot Chicken
California-based Dave’s Hot Chicken cult favorite chain confirmed opening in Fayetteville, NC. Article also mentions Raising Cane’s coming to 1812 Skibo Road in fall 2026.
South End Hideaway
Day-to-night entertainment venue opening in the former Slingshot space. Operated by Olsen Hospitality Partners (behind Queen Park Social). Features two bars, pool tables, darts, lounge seating, DJs, and live music across two levels. Will serve cocktails ($11-$14), local draft beer, wine, and food in partnership with Atlanta-based food truck YUMBII (Korean/Mexican street food). Sneak peek […]
Basic Brewing Co.
New brewery and restaurant opening in Raleigh’s West End neighborhood at the Platform Apartments on Cabarrus Street. Will feature mid-century modern design, craft beers, cocktails, pizza, and American-inspired dishes. Plans to open fall 2026.
Proposed Hotel in Cornelius
A proposed hotel development in Cornelius, NC is facing opposition from residents who say the project is too close to homes. The debate is described as moving forward. No hotel name, brand, room count, or opening date mentioned. Article content is largely a video embed with minimal text detail.
Cornelius Inn
Proposed 45-room boutique English-style hotel with 10 rental cottages and spa on a 6.3-acre property along NC 73 at Mayes Road. Developer is Jake Palillo of South Creek Construction. Project requires conditional zoning approval (currently zoned Rural Preservation). Must pass Cornelius Planning Board review before a commissioner vote. No opening date established yet.
Laurel Hotel
Proposed 85-room, three-story hotel on Main Street near Chetola Resort. Includes two restaurants, meeting spaces, and two three-story parking decks with 301 total spaces (163 open to public for fee). Developer is Watauga Properties LLC. Planning board voted 6-2 to recommend approval with conditions including height variance (42′-2″ vs 35′ max), drainage improvements, and traffic/safety […]