OPENING AUG 2026
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Sugar Llamas is a Tulsa-founded franchise operating as a dessert and coffee cafe whose concept combines a donut shop, coffee house, and ice cream parlor under one roof. The centerpiece of the menu is made-to-order mini donuts served hot, customizable with a variety of drizzles and toppings, alongside ice cream, frappes, and craft drinks.
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OPENING TBD
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Founded in 2012 in Guangdong, China, HEYTEA is credited with originating the "cheese tea" concept by combining fresh-brewed tea with a creamy cheese foam topping and using real tea leaves and premium milk in place of powdered or artificial ingredients. The menu spans seasonal and hot picks, matcha drinks, superfood and fruit teas, tea lattes, bobo milk teas, and classic drinks, with customizable sweetness and ice levels.
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OPENING TBD
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Peet's Coffee began in 1966 in Berkeley, California. Peet's offers freshly roasted beans, brewed coffee and espresso beverages, as well as a bottled cold brew.
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OPENING TBD
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Founded in Rogers, Arkansas in 2017, 7 Brew is a drive-thru-only coffeehouse chain that has expanded to hundreds of locations across the U.S. The menu is anchored by the brand's signature "7 Originals" lineup of espresso-based drinks.
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opened about 2 months ago
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Founded in March 2023 as a mobile luxury coffee truck in South Florida, Haute Coffee built its brand around Yemeni and Ethiopian single-origin coffee roasts before expanding into brick-and-mortar cafés. The menu centers on artisan espresso drinks, specialty lattes, ceremonial-grade matcha, and chai, with signature offerings such as the Adeni Karak Chai, Honey & Cardamom Latte, and rotating seasonal specials.
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OPENING TBD
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Sweetgreen is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in salads, warm grain bowls, and protein plates, featuring ingredients like roasted chicken, miso-glazed salmon, and caramelized garlic steak. Popular menu items include the Harvest Bowl, Chicken Pesto Parm, and Guacamole Greens, complemented by sides such as air-fried Ripple Fries and beverages like Hibiscus Clover Tea.
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opened about 3 months ago
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Mati Modern Greek is a full-service casual dining restaurant specializing in contemporary Greek cuisine, with a menu centered on herb- and citrus-forward dishes such as braised lamb riblets, grilled branzino, grilled octopus, housemade pita, and souvlaki. The cocktail program features housemade syrups and barrel-aged bitters, with roughly half the wine list sourced from Greece.
opened about 3 months ago
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Founded by four women from Thailand living in the United States, Nua Thai Cuisine is a Thai restaurant blending modern interpretations with authentic roots, drawing on traditional recipes reimagined with a contemporary touch. The menu features handcrafted curries, savory stir-fries, and traditional Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients, alongside specialty items such as braised short rib massaman curry, garlic pepper prawns with garlic noodles, and lemongrass-marinated game hen served with green curry and roti.
OPENING FALL 2026
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IJ Sushi Burrito is a fast-casual Japanese-inspired restaurant chain specializing in sushi burritos, poke bowls, and customizable sushi-style bowls. The concept blends traditional sushi ingredients with a burrito-style format for a quick, modern fusion dining experience.
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OPENING FALL 2026
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is an American fast food chain best known for their fried chicken. It was founded in 1972 in Louisiana and now has over 3,000 locations not just in the US, but in countries all over the world.
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OPENING SUMMER 2027
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Italian-inspired fare including Neapolitan pizzas, fresh pasta dishes, seafood, and classic entrees, paired with wines and cocktails in a casual, contemporary dining environment.
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opened about 5 months ago
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Pera Mezze House is a Mediterranean restaurant serving dishes inspired by Turkish and Greek culinary traditions
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Handcrafted French-style macarons in a variety of flavors along with coffee, tea, and espresso beverages.
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OPENING TBD
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A variety of Mediterranean-style fare including lamb and chicken entrées, mezze plates like babaganoush and tabbouleh, and vegetarian options such as falafel and grape leaves, accompanied by sauces and accompaniments.
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opened about 2 months ago
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OPENING TBD
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Jollibee is a global fast-food chain known for its mix of American-style fast-food and Filipino-style comfort dishes such as its signature fried chicken (Chickenjoy), burgers, and sweet-style spaghetti.
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OPENING TBD
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Louisiana-based Raising Cane's is an international chain of quick-service chicken eateries and was founded by Todd Graves and Craig Silvey on August 26, 1996.
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OPENING MAY 2026
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Bay Area based Filipino restaurant chain offering Cebu-inspired dishes such as pancit, lumpia, adobo, chicken afritada and the signature lechon belly roll—whole pig roasted over fire with crisp skin and tender meat.
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OPENING TBD
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Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and café chain founded in Oakland, California, offering freshly roasted beans, drip-and-espresso beverages, and single-origin coffees.
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OPENING 2026
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Modern Mediterranean-Greek street-food inspired fare, including döner-style wraps, salads, bowls, and fries, alongside vegan, gluten-free and keto-friendly options, in a vibrant setting.
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