May Week 1
Selected 2026 Restaurant Openings From Established Multi-Unit Operators
These examples highlight multi-unit restaurant brands and operating groups with documented 2026 opening activity. Each record below reflects a new restaurant location tied to an existing restaurant operator, franchisee, or corporate restaurant group.
Alla Vita
Nashville, TN · 20-location operator · Upscale Italian
Alla Vita is opening in Spring 2026 at 523 Houston Street in Nashville, Tennessee, near Momotaro Nashville.
The restaurant operates in the Italian upscale-dining category, with dinner service, full bar alcohol service, and a $25–75+ check average.
Alla Vita is operated by Boka Restaurant Group, which also operates Boka, Cabra, Café Basque and other restaurant concepts. This opening brings a Chicago-based restaurant group into the Nashville market and reflects continued expansion by a multi-concept operator.
Source: Regional news publication
Location setting: Mixed-use area
Nearby landmark: Soho House Nashville
Anthem
Omaha, NE · 41-location operator · Multi-concept restaurant group
Anthem is opening in June 2026 at 1205 Howard Street in Omaha, Nebraska, at the former Plank Provisions site inside 12 Howard Apartments.
The concept operates in the American casual-family category, with lunch and dinner service, full bar alcohol service, approximately 150 seats, and an estimated 4,000 square feet.
Anthem is operated by Flagship Restaurant Group, which also operates Palma, Ghost Donkey, Pyro and additional concepts. The opening reflects continued development activity from a regional multi-concept restaurant group with a meaningful footprint.
Source: Regional news publication
Location setting: Hotel / mixed-use property
Former site: Plank Provisions
BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse
Buckeye, AZ · 216-location operator · National casual dining brand
BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse is opening a new location in Spring 2026 at the northeast corner of I-10 and Verrado Way in Buckeye, Arizona, at Verrado Marketplace.
The concept operates in the American casual-family category, with lunch and dinner service, full bar alcohol service, approximately 300 seats, and an estimated 8,000 square feet.
This opening adds another Arizona location for BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse and signals continued expansion within large-format casual dining and shopping-center restaurant development.
Source: Regional news publication
Location setting: Shopping center
Development: Verrado Marketplace
Burger King
Port Arthur, TX · National quick-service brand · Franchise expansion
Burger King is opening a new location in Spring 2026 at 5750 W Port Arthur Road, Suite 200, in Port Arthur, Texas.
The concept operates in the burger quick-service category, with breakfast, lunch and dinner dayparts, no alcohol service, and a $4–15+ check average.
The location is tied to a franchisee-operated opening and is currently listed as under construction. The record reflects continued franchise development activity in the Texas market.
Source: DBA / fictitious name / incorporation filing
Construction status: In construction
Nearby landmark: Exxon
Charleys
Kyle, TX · National fast-casual brand · Franchise expansion
Charleys is opening in May 2026 at 23150 IH 35 in Kyle, Texas.
The concept operates in the sandwich fast-casual category, with lunch and dinner service, no alcohol service, and a $4–15+ check average.
The location is listed as under construction and tied to a franchisee-operated opening. This record reflects continued fast-casual development activity along the IH 35 corridor.
Source: DBA / fictitious name / incorporation filing
Construction status: In construction
Location setting: Shopping center
Charleys Philly Steaks
Kaufman, TX · National fast-casual brand · Franchise expansion
Charleys Philly Steaks is opening a new location in Spring 2026 at 2005 S Washington Street in Kaufman, Texas, inside Washington Square Center.
The concept operates in the sandwich fast-casual category, with lunch and dinner service, no alcohol service, and a $4–15+ check average.
The location is listed as under construction and tied to a franchisee-operated opening. This opening adds another Texas development signal for the Charleys system.
Source: DBA / fictitious name / incorporation filing
Construction status: In construction
Location setting: Shopping center
Development: Washington Square Center
Chick-fil-A
Baytown, TX · 3,318-location operator · National fast-casual brand
Chick-fil-A is opening a new location in Spring 2026 at 8138 FM 3246 in Baytown, Texas.
The concept operates in the chicken fast-casual category, with breakfast, lunch and dinner dayparts, no alcohol service, and a $4–15+ check average.
The location is tied to franchise-operated development and reflects continued growth by one of the largest U.S. restaurant brands.
Source: DBA / fictitious name / incorporation filing
Nearby landmark: Checkers
Summary
| Brand | Market | Opening Timing | Operator Scale | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alla Vita | Nashville, TN | Spring 2026 | 20 locations | Upscale Italian |
| Anthem | Omaha, NE | June 2026 | 41 locations | American casual-family |
| BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse | Buckeye, AZ | Spring 2026 | 216 locations | American casual dining |
| Burger King | Port Arthur, TX | Spring 2026 | National brand | Burger quick service |
| Charleys | Kyle, TX | May 2026 | National brand | Sandwich fast casual |
| Charleys Philly Steaks | Kaufman, TX | Spring 2026 | National brand | Sandwich fast casual |
| Chick-fil-A | Baytown, TX | Spring 2026 | 3,318 locations | Chicken fast casual |
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