Rise N Shine, a new Jacksonville food truck from veteran operator Misty, plans a March 23 launch serving breakfast, brunch and burgers. Locations are still being finalized.

A counter-only Waffle & Bagel is heading to Burlington Mall, offering Liège-style waffle sticks, pre-cut waffle bowls, bagels and coffee. The shop has a planning-board-approved permit and targets late spring–early summer 2026.

Longtime Tampa steakhouse Charley’s is moving to Westshore across from International Plaza, with signs up and construction reportedly imminent.

A popular Atlanta hot‑dog cart appears to be moving into a Fairburn Road takeout shop after a permit filing showed plans for a 1,538‑sq‑ft conversion. Local coverage and vendor listings confirm the cart’s pop‑up past and the permit filing.

Matisse Selman's The Cruz Room is headed to 1520 Mission Street in Santa Cruz, replacing D20 Pizza. A liquor‑license filing shows the project is moving forward but no opening date has been announced.

Sno‑Beach’s purple trailer is back at 412 Sterzing St, serving house‑made snow‑cone flavors including Tiger’s Blood as the season opens.

P. Terry's co-founder Patrick Terry offered to buy lunch for 10 people instead of filming a promotional bite, inviting followers to comment on Instagram. The move arrives as the Austin-born chain expands into Houston.

Franchisee Best Choice Restaurants filed for a McAlister’s at 11300 U.S. Hwy 290 in Manor, adding the sandwich chain to the Highway 290 retail push. The filing lists the address but not an opening date.

Permits and leasing listings suggest Hao Hao is planning a Shops at Arbor Trails location on West William Cannon, reviving the brand in Austin after the South Austin closure.

Bibles & Coffee is moving from an online Bible shop to a Main Street cafe at 214 W. Main, targeting a spring opening in Murfreesboro. The space will pair coffee with a boutique of faith-focused goods.

Emmer & Rye rebranded Lefty's Brick Bar at Arrive Austin as Lefty's Day & Night, adding morning coffee, a full food program, wellness classes and a new cocktail slate.

Silverbelly Whiskey filed permits to renovate the former Show Pony storefront at 121 Third Ave S; the Alan Jackson‑affiliated brand confirmed a location is in the works.

Veracruz All Natural founders Reyna and Maritza Vazquez are launching Diablo Hot Chicken, a Mexican‑spiced hot chicken truck opening March 12 at Webberville Food Park.