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Five Guys will replace the Burger King Whopper Bar at Universal CityWalk; the Whopper Bar closes April 21 and the Legacy Store returns April 13. Guests can expect changes later this summer.
A revamped food court at Denver International Airport's Concourse A pairs hometown Fat Sully’s Pizza with Shake Shack, Chick‑fil‑A and Qdoba.
Utah-founded Mo' Bettahs will open two Minnesota restaurants in Burnsville and Maple Grove this summer or early fall.
A Cafe Zupas has opened at 4004 W. University Drive in McKinney, serving protein bowls, soups, sandwiches and offering a drive‑thru, delivery and catering.
Inspectors flagged heavy food debris, dirty dishes and unwashed produce at Shad's Landing, which scored an 89 and a B on an April 9 Mecklenburg County inspection.
Waffle House filed state permits for a new diner at 20090 SW 110th Street in Dunnellon. No opening date has been announced, and the chain’s hurricane-role makes the move notable.
Signage for Blank Street was spotted at 250 West Newton near St. Botolph, pointing to a new Back Bay pickup spot; the company has not announced an opening date.
A 19‑year‑old opened Cowboy Cubans in Austin as HB 2844 moves food‑truck permitting to the state; the change could speed expansion — or shave local inspections and fees.
A March 29–April 4 roundup of inspection reports found rodent droppings, low scores and a temporary closure at several Tarrant County food outlets. Scores ranged into the 70s for some businesses.
Permit filings show Jersey Mike’s has applied to open a Celebration shop at 43 Blake Boulevard. The chain’s directory lists a Celebration entry but no opening date has been announced.
Inspectors closed two Arlington restaurants after a late‑March inspection found a roach infestation and multiple food‑safety violations.
State inspection records show most Bronx stores now carry A grades — but inspectors also ordered tens of thousands of pounds of unsafe food destroyed and one deli faces a lawsuit.
Pearl Restaurant and Ponche Tiki Bar quietly closed at Market Space in downtown Annapolis, and local reporting says Osteria 177 will take over the space.
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