BrickTop’s
BrickTop’s is planning a second Charlotte location in Ballantyne at the former Red Robin site, which has been demolished. A new, smaller restaurant will be constructed on a 0.38-acre outparcel. The company’s website lists the location as expected to open in spring 2027. City filings show a land development plan submitted under ‘BrickTops Ballantyne’. The […]
Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s is opening 7 new restaurants in August 2026 across multiple states: Novi MI (Aug 3), Rocky Mount NC (Aug 3), Thousand Oaks CA (Aug 10), Fontana CA (Aug 17), Linden NJ (Aug 17), Tuscaloosa AL (Aug 24), Statesboro GA (Aug 24). Also reopening 4 remodeled locations in College Station TX, Lexington KY, Las […]
Dear Charlotte
Botanical rooftop bar set to open in late fall/November 2026 at the new Hilton Garden Inn Steele Creek-Charlotte. Features floral cocktails, artisan pizzas and shared plates across a dining room, 1,744-sq-ft patio and 344-sq-ft greenhouse space with capacity for up to 250 guests. Reservations open Sept. 4. Developed by Maya Hotels cousins and co-CEOs Parimal […]
Touché Charlotte
New restaurant and lounge concept from restaurateur Chet Desai opening in the former Club House Kitchen & Cocktails space in Plaza Midwood. Will offer elevated American fusion cuisine, craft cocktails, hookah, and bottle service. Space is being renovated. An invite-only friends and family night was teased for July 31, 2026, but no official public opening […]
Culver’s
Culver’s has filed plans for its first Wilmington, NC location at 6 Van Campen Blvd off Market Street, near a Walmart-anchored shopping center. Plans call for demolishing a former Kirkland’s Home store and building a new ~4,500 sq ft single-story restaurant with drive-thru and parking lot on a 1.51-acre parcel. Developed by Dimitro Group LLC […]
Autograph Collection Hotel Charlotte South End
White Lodging is breaking ground on a new Autograph Collection hotel in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood at South Tryon Street and Bland Street. This will be the company’s fifth Autograph Collection property in its portfolio of more than 60 hotels.
FARE
Chicago-based fast-casual restaurant FARE is opening its first location outside Illinois at Queensbridge Collective inside the Vivian luxury residential tower. The approximately 1,500-square-foot restaurant will feature indoor and outdoor seating and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with scratch-made bowls, sandwiches, and seasonal dishes. Investment of more than $1 million. A second Charlotte location in Plaza […]
Tyber Creek Pub
Tyber Creek Pub owners Maynard Goble, Tommy Timmins, and Kevin Devin are planning to open a new neighborhood pub (phase two) at 1501 S. Mint Street in Charlotte’s Gold District. The project involves converting a 2,000-square-foot brick building into a pub, with up to $500,000 in investment. Currently in permitting with Hood Architecture as architect. […]
Zaxby’s
Franchise owner Sam Mahalingam is opening a new Zaxby’s location at 1726 Alleghany Street in Charlotte, NC. A land disturbance permit has been filed for site work. Owner stated hope to open before year-end 2026. Additional permits expected before construction begins. Will serve Zaxby’s standard menu including Chicken Fingerz, wings, sandwiches, and signature sauces.
Burrito Shak
Fast-casual Burrito Shak franchise planned for Tuscan Ridge Commons, a 13,664-square-foot retail development at the intersection of N.C. 42 and Tuscan Ridge Way in Clayton, NC. Franchisee Chase Riker is also developing the shopping center and targeting a 2027 opening. Concept serves chef-crafted burritos, tacos, bowls, quesadillas, and salads. Brand was founded in Hampstead, NC […]