The Wendy’s at 2626 Bethel Road in northwest Columbus closed as part of Wendy’s Project Fresh shakeup, one of several Ohio locations the chain has trimmed. The move is part of a nationwide plan to retool or shutter underperforming restaurants.

Louisville's Biscuit Belly is taking over the former Hot Chicken Takeover space in Grandview Heights, permits are on file and the chain is already hiring.

A mother-and-daughter team is staging Dragonfly Coffee, a new trailer at 48000 US‑36 in Coshocton. The truck will serve coffee, matcha and refreshers; no opening date yet.

Wolf's Ridge Brewing will reopen the Worthington Inn in April, reviving the historic dining room with seasonal tavern fare and its craft‑beer program. The project aims to restore the inn as a neighborhood gathering place.

Iron Grill's Clintonville location on North High Street has closed after more than a decade. Local outlets report the shutdown and neighborhood impact.

Draft Day, the sports bar at 1130 Dublin Road near Grandview, has closed less than a year after opening. Local reporting says the property is now listed for $2M.

Dayton’s Chilli’s Wings & Fish is opening a third location at 3015 Dixie Highway in Hamilton, aiming for a June–July debut with wings, fried fish and group combos.

Broadway Standard opened Monday in Grove City’s Town Center, serving Southern-style breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the former Pontone’s Music spot.

Caroline's, Chef Justin Wotring's sandwich concept, will be the first permanent tenant in North Market Downtown's new addition as the market expands. The pop-up that opened in October 2025 is moving into long-term space.

The Alibi is opening a second bar, Proof By The Alibi, at 2598 N. High St. in Old North on April 3, replacing Bossy Grrl's with a speakeasy-style cocktail room.

Two more Chick‑fil‑A restaurants are opening in the Columbus area this week as part of the chain’s Ohio expansion. Expect busy opening days and donation events.

UMI Hotpot opens April 1 in Upper Arlington, offering snow crab legs, stone crab claws, butter-baked whole crabs, ramen and more than 200 daily dishes.

The Crispy Coop said it will shutter its Grandview restaurant at 1717 Northwest Blvd at the end of March. Fans are sharing memories as the neighborhood says goodbye to a longtime fried‑chicken spot.