Mo' Bettahs is set to open a second McKinney location at 4070 W. University Drive; state filings show a Sept–Dec 2026 buildout pegged at about $550K.

Permit filings show Jersey Mike's will occupy Suite 108 at the Shops at Nacogdoches with a $225K finish‑out and a summer opening on the calendar.

Spanish tapas-and-wine chain Barcelona Wine Bar will open a roughly 4,000‑sq‑ft Marina Square outpost in the Denver Tech Center with a year‑round patio and outdoor seating.

After 42 years, Picos will close its Upper Kirby dining room on August 30, 2026.

Froosta Ice Cream will open a 1,376-sq-ft dessert shop at Southwest Plaza; permits show a May buildout and a $50,000 interior finish-out.

The Garcia family is planning a shawarma restaurant in Milwaukee and is targeting a May opening, expanding their local restaurant portfolio.

Le Jardinier and Maximo are the only Houston restaurants on OpenTable's Top 100 Brunch list for 2026 — a timely reminder for Mother’s Day planners.

Tampa’s Naked Farmer is expanding to West Palm Beach, with state filings and the chain’s locations page pointing to a Palm Beach Lakes outlet spot in 2026. Exact unit and timeline differ across sources.

Benihana celebrated a ribbon-cutting at Bridgepointe Shopping Center in San Mateo on April 21, unveiling a new 7,000+ sq ft restaurant with 18 teppanyaki tables.

Old Town La Verne favorite Chase’s is opening a second location in downtown Glendora at 216 N. Glendora Ave. Early footage shows a possible patio but no opening date yet.

Signage at 1510 Montana Ave suggests Bacio di Latte will open a second Santa Monica gelato shop. The brand already operates downtown; no opening date yet.

Romanaccia opened in Hollywood this month, serving Roman-style al taglio slices from long-fermented dough and late-night hours. The counter-service spot aims to bring a taste of Rome to Cahuenga Boulevard.

Kasai has removed its Park West Peoria listing and closed the 7,500‑square‑foot teppanyaki outpost after just over two years. The chain's Scottsdale location remains open.