Rio 150 Mexican Restaurant
Rio 150 Mexican Restaurant will open in the former La Victoria Cocina Mexicana & Bar space near Exit 25 in Huntersville. This will be the brand’s fifth location in the Charlotte area. Family-owned restaurant with ties to Tijuana, known for large margaritas and traditional Mexican dishes.
Simpli City Cafe
New coffee cafe concept offering coffee, lattes, smoothies and foods with whole ingredients. Aims to bring fun, creative energy with high-energy atmosphere inspired by metropolitan life. Owned by Marian and Owen Hall.
Shuckin’ Shack
Shuckin’ Shack oyster bar franchise opening at Promenade on Providence, operated by first-time franchisees Dawn and Kevin Powers. Menu includes seafood plates, po-boys, oysters and fish ‘n chips.
Blue Skies Creamery
Ice cream parlor transitioning from food truck to first brick-and-mortar location, offering homemade craft ice cream with unique flavors and monthly new additions
Jaggers
Burger-and-shake brand Jaggers is planning a new drive-thru restaurant in a former Chick-fil-A location. Jaggers is under the Texas Roadhouse umbrella and features burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads and milkshakes.
7 Brew
510-square-foot standalone coffee shop operating as drive-thru. Part of expansion plan for 100 locations across Carolinas and Georgia.
The Guest House by Choplin’s
New steakhouse concept from Choplin’s Restaurant team featuring small plates, steaks and martinis in a restored Victorian-style home with 4,000 sq ft restaurant space and 5,000 sq ft outdoor patio
Nash & Smashed
East Coast chain opening first North Carolina location in former Fat Tuesday space. 1,575 sq ft space being renovated with new kitchen hood. Specializes in smash burgers and Nashville hot chicken with halal ingredients.
El Tesoro
Mexican restaurant opening in the space formerly occupied by Cucina 24 downtown. Business partner confirmed mid-April opening date.
Whataburger
Second Triangle location opening in Raleigh, with at least two more locations expected in Raleigh and Garner later this year