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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

BLACK TAP CRAFT BURGERS & BEER (founded 2015) will be opening its first TN location, increasing from 15 to 16 units (6% growth).

These casual/family burger restaurants are open for lunch and dinner with a $10-$30+ per person check average. Full bar service is available, and seating is for around 100 patrons. Locations trade in CA, INT\’L, NV, NY and TN.

ENCINO

CALIFORNIA

GEORGE\’S GREEK CAFE is set to open in Encino, CA. This casual/family Mexican restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with seating for around 80. Check averages will range from $8-$20+ per person. 

CHATHAM

MASSACHUSETTS

APLAYA KITCHEN TIKI BAR will be opening soon in Chatham, MA, replacing Blue Coral Seaside Cuisine And Spirits. This family style cafe will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with seating for around 100 patrons. Check averages will range from $8-$20+ per person and full bar service will be available.

ANGLETON

TEXAS

PUERTO VALLARTA TEX-MEX & BAR will be coming soon to Angleton, TX. This casual/family Mexican restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Full bar service will be available and seating will be for around 80.

ATHENS

TEXAS

CREAMERY SHOP will be opening soon in Athens, TX, replacing Ship Shop. This quick-serve ice cream spot will be open for lunch and dinner hours with a $4-$12+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 10.

FRISCO

TEXAS

BABA\’S PIZZA is opening soon in Frisco,TX, replacing Modani Furniture Frisco. This fast/casual Italian restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with seating for around 70. Check averages will range from $6-$15+ per person. 

HOUSTON

TEXAS

JOY LOVE BURGERS is coming soon to Houston, TX, replacing Hot Power Fitness. This fast/casual burger restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 60 patrons.

SEATTLE

WASHINGTON

BAR CAPRI will be opening soon in Seattle, WA. This family style American restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 100 and full bar service will be available. 

MILWAUKEE

WISCONSIN

CAFE MARUF will be opening soon in Milwaukee, WI. This family style cafe will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 90.

STOUGHTON

WISCONSIN

A P COFFEE HOUSE is coming soon to Stoughton, WI, replacing Big Sky Restaurant. This quick-serve coffee restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a $4-$12+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 20 patrons.

FITCHBURG

WISCONSIN

SUNRISE SUSHI HOUSE will be opening soon in Fitchburg, WI. This casual/family Japanese restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with an $10-$30+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 90.

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NORTHRIDGE, CA

Sacramento, CA-based PIZZA TWIST (founded in 2014), is opening a new location in Northridge, CA, growing from 61 to 71 units since October 2022 (16% growth).

These fast/casual pizza restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, averaging $8 to $20 per person. Beer/wine service is available and seats approximately 80 people. Catering is also available.

Locations are franchised and trade in AZ, BC, CA, ID, IL, INT\’L, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OK, ON, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA and WA.

NEW YORK

NEW YORK

GRACE DELI & CAFÉ just opened in New York, NY and replaced Alex\’s Cafe & Deli. This fast/casual cafe will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a check average of $6-$15+ per person. Beer/wine service will be provided and there will be approximately 40 seats.

MIDDLETOWN

NEW YORK

HUMACAO PUERTO RICAN FOOD will be opening soon in Middletown, NY and replace A Lo Paisa Pues Deli. This casual Puerto Rican restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner and will seat approximately 80 people. Checks will range from $8 to $20+ per person on average.

KEW GARDENS

NEW YORK

NEW FUJI BROTHER will be replacing Oishii Japanese Cuisine in Kew Gardens, NY. This casual/family Asian restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with an average check of $10-$30+ per person. Full bar service will be provided, and seating will be for approximately 80 patrons.

SELDEN

NEW YORK

LILY\’S CHINESE FOOD will soon be opening in Selden, NY. This casual/family Chinese restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner and will seat approximately 60 people. Check averages will range from $8 to $20+ per person. They will be replacing Tao Fusion.

HICKSVILLE

NEW YORK

NOCHES BUENAS will be opening soon in Hicksville, NY and replacing Honest Restaurant. This casual Mexican restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner and will seat approximately 80. Full bar service will be available, and checks will range from $8 to $20+ per person.

FLUSHING

NEW YORK

BBQ LEGACY is set to open soon in Flushing, NY and replace Element Sports Bar. This family style BBQ restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with an average check of $8-$20+ per person. Full bar service will be available and seating will be limited to about 100 people.

HUNTINGTON

NEW YORK

CEFALU RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA just opened in Huntington, NY and replaced Pappacini\’s. This casual/family Italian restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with an average check of $10-$30+ per person. Full bar service will be available and seating will be limited to approximately 40 people.

HIGH FALLS

NEW YORK

STONE DOCK CAFE will soon open for breakfast, lunch and dinner in High Falls, NY and replace High Falls Café. This family-style cafe will seat approximately 60 people and will provide full bar service. Checks will range from $8 to $20+ per person.

BROOKLYN

NEW YORK

ENSO SUSHI is set to open soon in Brooklyn, NY. This family-style Japanese restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with a check average of $10-$30+ per person. Seating will be available for approximately 100 people with full bar service.

BUFFALO

NEW YORK

WIND JAPANESE AND THAI BUFFALO is coming soon to Buffalo, NY. This family-style Japanese restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with an average check of $10-$30+ per person. There will be approximately 100 seats available with full bar service. They will be replacing Zetti\’s Pizza.

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NAPLES, FLORIDA

Orlando, FL-based BAHAMA BREEZE (founded 1996) is opening a new location in Naples, FL, increasing from 43 to 44 units. (2% growth).

These family-style Caribbean restaurants are open for lunch and dinner and average $10 to $30 per person. Full bar service is available and seats approximately 250. Catering is also available. Locations trade in DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, NC, NJ, NV, NY, PA, SC, TN, VA and WA.

JACKSONVILLE

FLORIDA

KASHEW COFFEE will be opening soon in Jacksonville, FL. This quick-serve coffee spot will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a $4-$12+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 10.

LAKELAND

FLORIDA

Taquitos El Gordo is closing but ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS MIRANDA is set to replace them in Lakewood, FL. This casual/family Mexican restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with seating for around 100. Check averages will range from $8-$20+ per person. 

JACKSONVILLE

FLORIDA

FIRST COAST CREPES AND COFFEE is coming soon to Jacksonville, FL and replacing Balu\’s Surf Shack. This quick-serve coffee restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a $4-$12+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 20 patrons.

DAYTONA BEACH

FLORIDA

SPORTSMANS DEN will be opening soon in Daytona Beach, FL. This family style American restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 100 and full bar service will be available. 

OCALA

FLORIDA

JJ PIZZA is opening soon in Ocala, FL and replacing Baseline Diner. This fast/casual pizza restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with seating for around 60. Check averages will range from $6-$15+ per person. 

JENSEN BEACH

FLORIDA

MOJO FUSION BURRITOS will soon be opening in Jensen Beach, FL. This casual/family Mexican restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 100.

FORT MYERS

FLORIDA

MCGREGOR\’S PUBLIC HOUSE is coming soon to Fort Myers, FL and replacing Society Restaurant & Lounge. This family-style American restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Full bar service will be available, and seating will be for around 100 patrons.

N MIAMI BEACH

FLORIDA

FATBOY 163TH LOUNGE & MORE will be opening soon in North Miami Beach, FL. This family style bar will be open for lunch and dinner with seating for around 100 patrons. Full bar service will be available and check averages will range from $8-$20+ per person.

MERRITT ISLAND

FLORIDA

HIBACHI BUFFET will be opening soon in Merritt Island, FL and replacing New Century Buffet. This casual/family Japanese restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with an $10-$30+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 100.

PORT ST JOE

FLORIDA

SUNRISE CAFE AT WINDMARK will be opening soon in Port St. Joe, FL. This family style cafe will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 80.

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ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA

Richardson, TX-based GOLDEN CHICK (founded 1978) is opening a new location in Ardmore, OK, growing to over 220 units.

This quick-serve chicken restaurant is open for lunch and dinner with a $4-$12+ per person check average. Seating is for around 60 patrons and catering is available. Locations are franchised and trade in GA, OK, SC and TX.

TAMARAC

FLORIDA

YOLO KOREAN BBQ will be opening soon in Tamarac, FL. This casual/family Korean restaurant  will be open for lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 90.

TALLAHASSEE

FLORIDA

JUICE BAR MIAMI is coming soon to Tallahassee, FL. This fast/casual juice/smoothie restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner hours with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 90 patrons.

KAPLAN

LOUISIANA

DRIP COFFEE HOUSE is coming soon to Kaplan, LA. This quick-serve coffee restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a $4-$12+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 20 patrons.

OKLAHOMA CITY

OKLAHOMA

1410 LOUNGE will be opening soon in Oklahoma City, OK. This family style American restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 100 and full bar service will be available. 

KINGSTON

OKLAHOMA

ENOS DINER will be opening soon in Kingston, OK. This family style diner will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 80.

CHATTANOOGA

TENNESSEE

MAS TEQUILA BAR & GRILL is set to open in Chattanooga, TN. This casual/family Mexican restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with seating for around 90. Full bar service will be available and check averages will range from $10-$30+ per person. 

ANTIOCH

TENNESSEE

SR LOUNGE & BAR will be opening soon in Antioch, TN. This casual/family American restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Full bar service will be available eating will be for around 100.

CHATTANOOGA

TENNESSEE

IRE JAMAICAN CUISINES just opened in Chattanooga, TN and replaced Kim\’s Southern Restaurant. This family style Caribbean restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with seating for around 90 patrons. Check averages will range from $8-$20+ per person.

RICHMOND

VIRGINIA

FRANCISCOS PIZZERIA is opening soon in Richmond, VA and replacing Sal\’s Ny Pizza. This fast/casual pizza restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with seating for around 40. Check averages will range from $6-$15+ per person. 

MARTINSBURG

WEST VIRGINIA

NEW STAR VIET BISTRO will soon be opening in Martinsburg, WV. This casual/family Vietnamese restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 60.

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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE (founded 1988) is opening a new location in San Jose, CA growing to over 900 locations.

These family-style steakhouses are open for lunch and dinner with a $10-$30+ per person check average. Full bar service is available, and seating is for around 200. Catering is also available. Locations are franchised and trade in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, INT\’L, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, ON, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY.

LAKE CHARLES

LOUISIANA

COFFEE 30 CO is set to replace Fox\’s Pizza Of Lake Charles in Lake Charles, LA. This quick-service coffee shop will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours, with an average check of $4-$12+ per person. Seating will be limited to about 10 people.

CAPITOL HEIGHTS

MARYLAND

BETWEEN THE BREAD CAFÉ will be opening soon in Capitol Heights, MD. This casual/family American restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a check average of $6-$15+ per person. There will be approximately 60 seats.

BALTIMORE

MARYLAND

MYKE\’S BAR & LOUNGE will soon open for lunch and dinner in Baltimore, MD. This family-style American restaurant will seat approximately 100 people and will provide full bar service. Checks will range from $10 to $20+ per person.

ESSEX

MARYLAND

NORTENO SPORTS TAVERN GRILL is set to open soon in Essex, MD and replace Friends Bar & Grill. This family-style sports bar will be open for lunch and dinner, with a check average of $8-$20+ per person. Full bar service will be available and seating will be available for approximately 100.

PASCAGOULA

MISSISSIPPI

DEM DAM BURGERS will be opening soon in Pascagoula, MS. This family-style burger restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, seating approximately 80 people. Checks will range from $6 to $15+ per person on average.

JEFFERSON CITY

MISSOURI

CINCO DE MAYO will be opening soon in Jefferson City, MO. This casual Mexican restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner and will seat approximately 100. Checks will range from $8 to $20+ per person and full bar service will be available.

SPRINGFIELD

MISSOURI

THAI PALACE is coming soon to Springfield, MO and replacing Yoshijen Grill & Sides. This family-style Asian restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with an average check of $8-$20+ per person. There will be approximately 60 seats available.

HOUSTON

MISSOURI

TNT SMOKEHOUSE will soon be opening in Houston, MO. This casual/family BBQ restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner and will seat approximately 80 people. The restaurants will have full bar, with check averages ranging from $8 to $20+ per person.

NEWTON

NORTH CAROLINA

Fat Bax Café has closed but IL BAMBINI PIZZA will be replacing them soon in Newton, NC. This fast/casual pizza restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with an average check of $6-$15+ per person. Seating will be limited to approximately 30 people.

JACKSONVILLE

NORTH CAROLINA

OKAMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT will be  opening soon in Jacksonville, NC. This family style Asian restaurant will be open for lunch and  dinner, with an average  check of $10-$30+ per  person. There will be full bar service and seating for  approximately 100 patrons.

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POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA

RIKO\’S THIN CRUST PIZZA (founded 2011) will expand from 7 to 8 locations (14% growth) by opening a new location in Pompano Beach, FL. They also intend to open an additional location in Merrick, New York.

These casual/family pizza restaurants are open for lunch and dinner and have an average check of $6-$15+ per person. Seating for approximately 80 people is available, as is full bar service. There is also catering available. Locations are franchised and trade in CT, FL and NY.

DAVIS

CALIFORNIA

HUKU JAPANESE BISTRO will soon open in Davis, CA. This casual/family Japanese restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with a check average of $8-$20+ per person. Beer/wine service will be offered, and seating will be available for approximately 90 people.

MIAMI BEACH

FLORIDA

BABYLON MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN will be opening soon in Miami Beach, FL. This casual Mediterranean eatery will be open for lunch and dinner and will seat approximately 90 people. Checks will range from $8-$20+per person.

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS

FLORIDA

TACOS Y DESAYUNOS MI MEXICO is coming soon to Defuniak Springs, FL. This casual/family Mexican restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with seating for around 80 patrons. Check averages will range from $8-$20+ per person.

SAYVILLE

NEW YORK

SAYVILLE PIZZA is set to open in Sayville, NY. This fast/casual pizza restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with an average check of $6-$15+ per person. Seating will be limited to approximately 60 people and beer/wine service will be available.

BROOKLYN

NEW YORK

U BAR 2 is set to open soon in Brooklyn, NY. This casual bar will be open for lunch and dinner. Seating will be limited to approximately 90 people, with check averages ranging from $8-$20+ per person. Full bar service will also be available. 

NANUET

NEW YORK

RUBY TAPAS BAR will be opening soon in Nanuet, NY. This casual/family American restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 100 and full bar service will be available.

WINSTON SALEM

NORTH CAROLINA

HUNGRY PALATE will soon be opening soon in Winston Salem, NC. This family-style American restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 100.

GRANTS PASS

OREGON

NEKO SUSHI will soon be replacing Umi Sushi in Grants Pass, OR. This casual sushi restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with an average check of $10-$30+ per person. There will be approximately 100 seats available.

GREENVILLE

TEXAS

SABINE VALLEY BAR & GRILL is set to open in Greenville, TX soon. This family-style American restaurant will serve lunch and dinner, with checks ranging from $8-$20+ per person. There will be seating for approximately 100 people, as well as full bar service.

SEATTLE

WASHINGTON

Belltown Bistro in Seattle, WA has closed, and TOWNE PUB will soon take its place. This family-style American restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with a check average of $8-$20+ per person. There will be a full bar and seating for approximately 100 people.

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ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, FIREHOUSE SUBS (founded in 1994) opened a new location in Albuquerque, New Mexico, bringing them to nearly 1300 locations.  

These fast/casual sandwich restaurants are open for lunch and dinner with seating for around 20 patrons. Check averages range from $4-$12+ per person. Catering services are also available. Locations are franchised and trade in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, INT\’L, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, ON, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV. 

EUNICE

LOUISIANA

Mama K\’s Tavern has closed but TIGER\’S SPORTS PUB will soon be opening in its place in Eunice, LA. This family style American restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with seating for around 100. Full bar service will be available and check averages will range from $8-$20+ per person. 

NEW IBERIA

LOUISIANA

SUSHI MIZU OF NEW IBERIA is coming soon to New Iberia, LA. This casual/family Asian restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 90.

ELKTON

MARYLAND

Karlee\’s Subworks Pizzeria has closed and will be replaced by 3JS GRILLE in Elkton, MD. This family-style American restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with a check average of $8-$20+ per person. Seating for approximately 100 people will be available, as will full bar service.

KANSAS CITY

MISSOURI

SENOR JALAPENO will open soon in Kansas City, Missouri. This fast/casual Mexican restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner and will seat approximately 60 people. Checks will range from $6 to $15 or more per person.

HATTIESBURG

MISSISSIPPI

MANNY\’S SPORT GRILL will be opening soon in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This family-style sports bar will be open for lunch and dinner, with an average check of $8-$20+ per person. There will be approximately 100 seats available, as well as full bar service.

APEX

NORTH CAROLINA

MAD FLAVORZ WING RESTAURANT is set to open soon in Apex, NC. This casual American restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with a check average of $8-$20+ per person. Seating for approximately 100 people will be available, as will full bar service.

LEXINGTON

NORTH CAROLINA

JIMMY\’S SMOKE HOUSE will be replacing Rick\’s Smokehouse in Lexington, NC. This family-style BBQ restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with a check average of $8-$20+ per person. Seating will be available for approximately 90 people.

KNOXVILLE

TENNESSEE

Kopita Falafel & Hummus Bar has closed, but DICARLO\’S PIZZA will be opening soon in Knoxville, TN. This fast/casual pizza restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, with an average check of $6-$15+ per person. Seating will be available for approximately 40 people.

SPRING HILL

TENNESSEE

BAY LEAF INDIAN RESTAURANT is coming soon to Spring Hill, TN. This casual/family Indian eatery will be open for lunch and dinner with a $10-$30+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 100.

FAIRFAX

VIRGINIA

LEGATO CAFE will be opening soon in Fairfax, VA. This casual/family cafe will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with seating for around 90 patrons. Check averages will range from $6-$15+ per person.