Sharigato
Hand-roll sushi bar opening at The Joinery in Optimist Park. Interactive counter-style dining experience featuring salmon, scallops, blue crab, toro, and vegetable options. Approximately 24 seats with sake, beer, and Japanese-inspired cocktails.
TALO 33
Clean steakhouse focused on grass-fed proteins and no seed oils, taking over main dining area of former Seaboard brewing space. Part of three new concepts opening under new management.
Market on Morehead
Full-service restaurant and bar with 200 indoor seats and 150 outdoor seats, featuring Rail Trail patio views, live music, elevated American cuisine, and game day entertainment. Sister spot to Market on Main in Columbia, SC. Features 25-foot LED Jumbotron screen on patio.
Three Lanterns
Asian fast-casual restaurant bringing fusion of Japanese, Vietnamese and Indian cuisines to South End. Menu will include bao, banh mi, rice bowls, onigiri, tandoori wraps, sushi rolls and boba. First location with plans to scale and support satellite locations.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar planning first North Carolina location at StoneCrest at Piper Glen shopping center in Ballantyne, Charlotte. Will occupy former Pearlz Oyster Bar space. Authentic Japanese sushi restaurant with 89 existing locations across 22 states.
7 Brew
Drive-thru coffee chain expanding to multiple Triad locations. Offers coffee beverages, energy drinks, smoothies, shakes and fizzes. Multiple locations planned including Burlington, Archdale, Walkertown, and Whitsett.
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Fourth North Carolina location of bar-arcade concept featuring classic and modern arcade games, full bar, large patio space, pizzas, salads and snacks. Will neighbor Pure Sweat Studio and Earl’s Restaurant + Bar.
Breakfastime
Breakfast chain expanding with three new locations in Triad and Charlotte markets. Kernersville location confirmed for late 2026, with additional locations planned for Downtown Winston-Salem and Mooresville.
Ultra Coffeebar
Second location for Ultra Coffeebar, currently under construction with summer opening planned. Owned by Taylor and Jennifer Nicks since 2024.
Three Rabbits Brewing
German-style brewery with 3,400 square feet total space including 1,500-square-foot taproom. Will feature German pub atmosphere, German-style beers plus IPAs, stouts and sours, ciders, wine and nonalcoholic options. Plans grand opening in late summer.