Omni Hotel
550-room Omni Hotel under construction adjacent to the Raleigh Convention Center. The hotel will house 55,000 square feet of meeting space and several food-and-beverage options. Part of the $387-million RCC expansion project.
45-room hotel with spa and cottages
Proposed 45-room hotel with spa and cottages, approximately 4,500 square feet. Development facing community opposition and rezoning challenges. Owned by Bi-Part Development.
Smooth Monkey
Local smoothie and acai shop planning to expand to Uptown Charlotte location. Currently has locations in Plaza Midwood and Strawberry Hill. Serves acai bowls and smoothies with fresh, natural ingredients.
Miró Spanish Grille
Second location of Miró Spanish Grille expanding to SouthPark in a 4,000-square-foot space, formerly home to Fontana di Vino. Will offer 80% of the same menu as existing Ballantyne location including empanadas, paellas, and Spanish seafood dishes.
Summit Farms
62-acre farm-to-table village featuring organic farm, market, deli, wood-fired pizza restaurant, ice cream shop, Summit Coffee headquarters, and Silly Goose Bakeshop. Construction starts April 2026 with spring 2027 opening.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Louisiana-based chicken finger chain planning first Triad location in Greensboro. Known for limited menu focused on chicken finger meals, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast and signature dipping sauce. Location pending final city approvals and permitting.
Dutch Bros Coffee
Dutch Bros Coffee will open at former O’Charley’s location. Building permit issued March 31, 2026. Will be first location in Alamance County for the coffee chain.
Float Dirty Soda and Ice Cream
Retro dirty soda shop and ice cream concept from the team behind The Daily Grind in Burlington. Will feature vintage soda fountain atmosphere with modern dirty soda offerings, housemade syrups, complimentary popcorn, pretzel bites and cookies.
Insomnia Cookies
Philadelphia-based dessert chain Insomnia Cookies has filed a permit for a new Charlotte location. The brand is known for late night hours and offers cookies, brownies, ice cream and cookie cakes. This would be their 5th Charlotte location.
Kitchen Social
Columbus-based Kitchen Social planning first Charlotte location in Cotswold Village. 4,200-square-foot space with 1,000-square-foot patio, featuring indoor-outdoor bar, open kitchen, and spacious patio with firepits. Made-from-scratch menu with Indian, Asian, Mexican and Italian cuisine elements.