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.

Linworth Grill, a Persian‑fusion restaurant in Linworth, has closed after less than a year. The owner says he’s scouting a new site in the Columbus area.

Josh Dalton's Amara opens Friday on the Scioto riverfront with shareable Mediterranean plates, fresh-baked breads and a patio overlooking the fountain.

Rick Doody’s NCR Ventures is reportedly nearing purchase of The Old Mohawk in German Village. Neighbors are watching whether the landmark’s look and menu will change.

Jeff's Donuts has opened at 5717 N. Hamilton Road in northeast Columbus and will operate 24 hours, bringing the chain’s scratch-made, oversized donuts to the Gahanna–New Albany area.

A South Side Columbus diner known for donuts and hibachi bentos has shut without warning after more than 30 years, the storefront is now boarded and listed for rent.

TK’s Ice Cream & Sweets opened on Fredericktown’s square with an accessibility‑first layout, local vendors on the menu and a planned Aug. 7 ribbon‑cutting.

Chase Rice is opening Welcome to the Farm in Short North, moving into the Good Night John Boy space on North High Street with live music, DJs and a bourbon focus.

Slutty Vegan hinted Columbus is on its shortlist after an Instagram tease and a packed Gahanna popup. The brand says two deals are signed, per social posts.

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.

Fox in the Snow will debut an Upper Arlington café on July 11 at 1510 W. Lane Ave., a 74-seat build-out that makes it the chain’s seventh central‑Ohio location.

Bombay House, a family-run upscale Indian restaurant, is moving into the former Winking Lizard spot at Polaris with a pan‑India menu and Mumbai street food. The Kondhare family says the new location will include a full bar and handcrafted cocktails.

The Point on Main, a decade-long East Side restaurant and live-music room, has closed. Owners said they want more time with family and travel.