Regional chains are on the move:
This quarter is busy with solid, consistent restaurant action!
Bafang Dumpling is bringing its Chinese fast casual concept to Texas for the first time, opening a 3,200 sq ft location at Frisco Ranch in Frisco in August 2026. The chain, which now operates 15 locations, is led by CEO Stephanie Peng.
Barrio Burrito Bar continues its U.S. expansion with a new 2,500 sq ft location opening May 2026 in Loughman Crossing in Davenport, Florida. The Canadian-founded fast casual Mexican concept now has 13 U.S. locations with over 1,500 in development.
Bacco, the Italian concept operating out of Four Seasons hotels, opens its 7th location April 10, 2026 at The Four Seasons Nashville on Demonbreun Street.
Botiwalla, the Indian street food concept from the Chai Pani Restaurant Group, opens its 5th location in April 2026 at Forge at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC.
357 Brewers opens its 5th location in May 2026 at 8201 Marina Pkwy in Myrtle Beach, near Grande Dunes Marina.
Independent Operators Expanding from 1 location to 2.
Amal Modern Lebanese Cuisine opens its 2nd U.S. location in Spring 2026 at 1691 Michigan Ave in Miami Beach.
Bello Kitchen & Lounge expands to a 2nd Tampa location at 1811 N 15th St, Spring 2026.
Brewing Buddha Cafe & Arthouse opens its 2nd location in Spring 2026 at Village Plaza in Pinecrest, Florida.
Anelove Haitian Food expands to Lindenhurst, NY with its 2nd location at 145 Sunrise Hwy, Spring-Summer 2026.
Antojitos Mi Guatemala opens its 2nd location in June 2026 at 329 E Indian Trail in Aurora, IL, in the former Driver Services Facility site.
More than 150 small, medium and large brand openings took place in just the last week across the US. There is more data available
RestaurantPipeline.com tracks new restaurant openings across the U.S. for both chain and independent operators. Data includes owner contacts, open dates, square footage, and location details. More than 500 locations opened in the week of April 13th., 2026.
For chain expansion data (archives and new) visit Restaurantchains.net. For broader industry restaurant intelligence data, visit Restaurantdata.com.