Buckeye Family Pizza and Pub
Family-owned pizza restaurant expanding from Marysville to Hilliard’s Lawrence Square. Known for quality pizza with top ingredients and generous portions. Will maintain same neighborhood pub atmosphere and customer-first approach.
JT’s Pizza and Pub
Third location of JT’s Pizza and Pub expanding to Sycamore Trace, focusing on crafted pizzas and house-made recipes with fresh ingredients
Orale Guey
Viral Mexican brunch spot opening second location in Worthington area, taking over former Zacatecas Grill location. Known for authentic Mexican brunch offerings including chilaquiles.
Johnson’s Real Ice Cream
Johnson’s Real Ice Cream is opening a new scoop shop in Lewis Center within the Evans Farm community. The shop will offer their full lineup of classic and seasonal ice cream flavors, signature sundaes, ice cream cakes, novelties, and grab-and-go pints.
Jaggers
Fast-casual burger concept created by Texas Roadhouse planning its first Ohio location. Focuses on burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and hand-spun milkshakes with counter-service format.
Luna Pizza Kitchen
Ohio-based wood-fired pizza concept expanding to Delaware with new location. Known for handcrafted pizzas, salads, small plates, and house-made sauces with traditional techniques and modern atmosphere.
Graeter’s Ice Cream
Cincinnati-based Graeter’s Ice Cream planning new scoop shop in New Albany as part of Central Ohio expansion. Location will feature drive-through service and serve the brand’s signature small-batch ice cream made through French pot process.
Toasted Brunch Bar and Cafe
Second location for Toasted Brunch Bar and Cafe, offering locally-owned brunch cafe with fresh breakfast and lunch, daily baked pastries, full espresso bar, and brunch cocktails. Also mentions plans for a Vandalia location.
Cava
Mediterranean-inspired fast-casual chain opening first Cincinnati location in Oakley Station shopping center, taking over former Holtman’s Donut Shop space. Known for customizable Mediterranean bowls with Chipotle-like model.
Red Rican
Puerto Rican restaurant opening third location in the Mahoning Valley. Features traditional Puerto Rican food with modern twist including pastelillos, mofongo, sandwiches, rice bowls and tres leches cakes.