Sal’s opened its second DFW location in Richardson on March 27, adding loaded fries, patty melts and late‑night Nashville hot chicken to Central Expressway. The owner calls it a “homegrown DFW concept.”

Blu Jam Cafe is opening its first franchised location in North Hollywood this summer, bringing its signature Crunchy French Toast to Magnolia Boulevard. The new 2,200‑sq‑ft cafe is targeting a June–July 2026 debut.

State permit records show 7Brew will build a 600‑sq‑ft, $1M stand at The Colonnade on Wurzbach Road, with construction penciled in Aug–Nov 2026.

Las Brasas Tacos & Salsas is planning a May return to its Main Street spot in Woodland after a stint focused on catering. The founder, Chef Rudy Peniche, will lead the relaunch.

Permits show THE MAC is slated for a Main Street unit in the Downtown Arts District; owner Adrion Augustus confirmed plans but menu and timing remain limited.

Dublin Brewing Company is eyeing an April debut in Downingtown and is already hosting private events while final state approvals come through. Owner Brendan Fitzgerald has been finishing the large taproom himself.

Big Mike’s is building a 7,700‑sq‑ft flagship on LA‑311 with a stage, outdoor green space and a fall 2026 opening. The new site triples the size of the current outpost.

Truckee-based Burger Me! filed for a beer-and-wine license at 13345 Lincoln Way, signaling plans for an Auburn location while owners say details remain under wraps. Permits and lease details are still pending.

A family-run Italian spot is turning out scratch-made pastas while CarFest returns to Freeman Expo Hall for a free weekend of cars, giveaways and on-site repairs.

Palermo Argentinian Bistro plans to take over the former Papatzul at 55 Grand St, converting the site into a 65-seat, parrillada-focused bistro with a nine-seat bar.

TOUS les JOURS is opening a full‑service bakery on Portage’s Westnedge Avenue, taking a roughly 2,400‑sq‑ft storefront and listing the location as “coming soon.”

Paris Baguette will open a Midtown Atlanta café at 1100 Peachtree; permit filings show an interior fit-out is underway but no official opening date has been posted.

Three Rabbits Brewing is lining up a German-style taproom at 214 Commerce Place, aiming for a June soft opening and a larger late-summer celebration. The buildout includes a 1,500‑sq‑ft taproom.