Mixologist Larry Suggs is opening All Purpose Bar in NoDa at 3123 N. Davidson. The 1,700-square-foot cocktail spot will serve drinks and nonalcoholic options and is hiring ahead of an opening.

Fenian's Keep has posted signage in NoDa and is shaping up as a drinks-first, budget-friendly Irish pub from the team behind Brigid’s. The site lists a "Coming Soon" signup.

A century-old Philly hoagie shop opened in NoDa on Wednesday, drawing a block-long line and DJ-backed opening at Centro NoDa.

Permit filings in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties show Raising Cane's evaluating two Charlotte-area pads, but the chain says plans aren't confirmed. These are early technical checks, not a guarantee of openings.

State filings show WJ Partners lining up multiple 7 Brew drive‑thru sites near Charlotte, from Mooresville to Winston‑Salem. The filings name specific parcels but not opening dates.

Pinky's Westside Grill is reportedly looking to open a third Charlotte location in Plaza Midwood. Details and an opening date have not yet been announced.

Miki’s Restaurant in Matthews announced a sudden permanent closure citing “unforeseen circumstances.” The longtime eatery’s final day is March 15, 2026.

1368 Sweet Corner Cafe is opening a University City location this late spring, moving into the former Binki Cafe and bringing banh mi, pho and boba to the neighborhood.

Utah’s Swig filed plans to build a Steele Creek drive‑thru at 4942 Trojan Dr, potentially its first location inside Charlotte city limits. Timeline is unclear.

Panda Express opened in Mint Hill on March 6 with a ribbon-cutting, giveaways for the first 88 customers and a $1,000 donation to Helping Hands.

Chop Chop Red Pot will open a stall at The Market on 7th on April 1, pairing its barbecue truck roots with Marlee Jean’s seafood for Uptown diners.

City Council will consider a five-year lease that would bring American Express’s compact Sidecar lounge to Concourse A at Charlotte Douglas.

A Wesley Heights ghost‑kitchen favorite will open a South End dining room in April, taking over the former Mazi space at 1300 South Blvd.