Bojangles is opening two Phoenix‑area restaurants in 2026: a Gilbert outpost and a West Valley location near 99th and Indian School. Operators say openings will roll out this year.

Nikki Lawson’s Sistas Place will open in late May at 2475 Blanding Blvd in Middleburg, bringing fried chicken, catfish, weekend brunch and a small events space to town.

Just Salad is renovating a roughly 2,000‑sq‑ft space at University Town Center in Bradenton — the chain will bring its MyBowl and BringBack reusable programs to Manatee County.

Plan-review paperwork and county records show Batting Cage & Latin Flavor is planned for 3695 Hartsfield Road, the former Grand Slam batting cages in Jacksonville.

Palmetto-born The Greyson is opening a third location in Apollo Beach, bringing its game-day menu of wings, flatbreads and a full bar to the South Shore.

From Butter With Love is moving into 223 N. Hogan St. with a small-batch bakery offering sourdough, bagels and pastries. The DIA will review a grant request on March 18.

Mexico City’s El Moro opened in Echo Park in January and already has long lines for cinnamon‑dusted churros, Consuelo ice‑cream sandwiches and Mexican hot chocolate.

Rising fertilizer and diesel prices are squeezing Midwest growers and could push grocery bills higher in the months ahead.

Pizzaiolo Primo will open a third location in Murrysville this March, taking over the former Atria's space. The new spot promises brick‑oven pizza and expanded dining.

Copper Kings Burgers is returning to Oceanside with a larger kitchen and a soft opening at 326 N. Horne Street at the end of April.

A new Somerville shop will blend rare vintage streetwear with Onyx Coffee Lab espresso in a '90s‑inspired, roughly 1,000‑square‑foot space at 322 Somerville Ave.

The Whisker Society will open a cat lounge April 24 in downtown Oconomowoc, pairing adoptable cats from local rescues with a café coming early summer.

Hurricane Eddie’s reopened on Thursday after 16 months of repairs, a visible sign that Gulfport’s waterfront recovery is gaining momentum.