Hilltop’s Overdose Hot Chicken is opening a second Columbus location near Gahanna; a Hamilton Road storefront already bears 'coming soon' and hiring signs.

Manjul, the SoHo coffee-and-fashion brand, is opening a café inside Thrive's 4th & 5th development in Weinland Park. Construction is underway and no opening date has been set.

Atomic Wings, the Buffalo-inspired wing chain, plans a Columbus restaurant near Ohio State University. The move marks the brand's entry into Ohio and ramps up campus takeout options.

Pittsburgh’s MilkShake Factory plans a Columbus outpost at The Commons at Hamilton Quarter; the chain hasn’t announced an opening date. Details remain limited as leasing records and local reporting are still emerging.

Penn Station is rebranding as Penn Station Sandwiches, expanding its menu with sandwiches, wraps and bowls while selectively pruning underperforming locations.

Legacy Smokehouse in Old Hilliard will close on May 31 after nearly a decade on Main Street. The Business First report confirms the last day and points readers to the restaurant’s site for contact details.

Ajumama, chef Laura Lee’s beloved Korean‑American food truck, is closing after 14 years in Columbus.

Outlaw Motor Speedway opened on Grandview Avenue with 16 cockpit-style rigs and a menu from nearby Agave & Rye. The new sim-bar joins Racing Line as Columbus' second venue.

Panda Express will open its first Dublin restaurant next Tuesday with a morning ribbon-cutting, giveaways and a donation to the Dublin Food Pantry.

Family-run Pho Social is relocating from Easton Town Center to a Short North storefront at 660 N. High St., with owners targeting a July move.

Daniel Chen is opening Litchi at 940 N. High St. this summer, a Japanese-inspired brunch cafe promising soufflé pancakes, savory Asian-fusion dishes and cocktails.

Good Energy Café opened on the first floor of the Idea Foundry in Franklinton, bringing plant‑based coffees, teas and snacks to the makerspace and promising Pride‑month brunches and community events. Owner Clair Joy Farley rebranded the Clintonville ghost‑kitchen concept to create a sit‑down café and event space.

Louisville-based Wild Eggs is planning its first Columbus restaurant; the brand lists Columbus as "Coming Soon" while trade outlets say openings are expected later in 2026.