After 74 years, Fairlawn’s Skyway Drive-In has closed as the family retires; the lot at 2781 W. Market St. is slated for a Dutch Bros drive‑thru.

Denver-born Birdcall is courting Northeast Ohio franchisees and aims to open in Cleveland within about 12 months. Company materials map a multi-city Ohio plan while asking for franchise partners.

Barabicu Smokehouse will close after service on July 11 as owner Danny Cassano sells the building; he plans to reopen Barabicu at a new location later in 2026.

A new cafeteria-style spot in Austinburg serves Sokolowski’s-style pierogies, schnitzel and chicken paprikash.

The Loschiavo family has reopened Original Antonio's Ristorante & Bar at 5722 Chevrolet Blvd in Parma, reviving classic recipes and a newly renovated dining room.

Legacy 34, a new Cleveland Street restaurant and social club in Elyria, is moving toward opening after recent city approvals and a mayoral site visit. Owners say progress is underway but no date is set.

The Crispy Chick is expanding off Woodland Avenue — Fekadu is converting the old Burger King at 6671 Pearl Road into a 40–50 seat shop with a drive‑through this fall. A couple of new menu items are planned, but the signature tenders stay.

Family‑run Southern Charm Eatery is set to open at 1420 N. Main St. in North Canton, promising scratch‑made Southern comfort food by late July.

Kansas City‑born Hawaiian Bros is recruiting franchise partners to open in Northeast Ohio, naming Cleveland‑Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton as target markets. Sites and operators are expected to be chosen in the next six to 12 months.

Management at Intro has replaced Jaja's executive chef as the building's operators partner with Minneapolis’ DDP Restaurant Group to add two new dining concepts.

Rebol will take over the former Hot Chicken Takeover at 935 Polaris Parkway in Westerville. An official opening date has not been announced.

Ferrara’s Imported Foods in Mayfield Heights has closed after 67 years. Owner John Ferrara said he was thankful to the community and that it was "the right time."

Baci Winery in Madison is adding a 1,500-square-foot kitchen and converting its tasting room into a full-service restaurant as part of a multi-year expansion.