Whataburger and Mi Chante are set to join a five-unit shopping center at SH-170 and North Beach in north Fort Worth; state filings show build sizes and timelines.

A local couple invested their life savings to start Baltimore Lao Eats, a delivery-first kitchen serving traditional Lao dishes like nam khao and laap.

Paris Baguette will open a 2,889-square-foot café at Park Plaza (550 Ritchie Highway) this summer, bringing pastries, sandwiches and coffee to Severna Park. The Towson-based franchisee says the plaza’s traffic and tenant mix made it an easy target.

Fourth-generation Kelly’s Seafood will close when the owners sell their Old Bustleton Ave building after 68 years in business. The family will keep service running while the property is marketed.

State filings show a $1M, 2,385‑sq‑ft Chipotle could be built at West Airport and Hwy. 6, with construction scheduled Aug. 17–Nov. 24, 2026.

A new juice-and-tea shop from the owner of Haggerty Nutrition is coming to 56 N Huron in downtown Ypsilanti, with signage up and an April target opening.

Miki’s Restaurant in Matthews announced a sudden permanent closure citing “unforeseen circumstances.” The longtime eatery’s final day is March 15, 2026.

U.K. chain Caffè Nero won the auction for Compass Coffee, gaining D.C. cafés and the Ivy City roastery as it expands amid industry consolidation. Local operations should continue while Nero reviews the portfolio.

SoLa Foundation’s Kitchen to Capital runs a student‑operated café on 60th Street that trains young adults in kitchen, barista and front‑of‑house skills through a paid six‑week program.

American Express and Blackbird withdrew support for Noma’s sold‑out Los Angeles residency after a New York Times report alleging abuse by Chef René Redzepi.

Calistoga Depot announced a short-term shutdown after owner Michael Madden said "March 8 will be our last day for now." A few vendors — including the Wine Collective and Earth & Sky Chocolates — will remain open.

A popular Ogle County coffee trailer will open its first storefront at Valley Plaza in Stillman Valley this April, bringing seasonal drinks and biscuits to Wilson Street.

Mediterranean chain Cava will open two Twin Cities restaurants in 2026, including a U of M campus spot and a Blaine location, a company spokesperson says.