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[EXCLUSIVE] IHOP Franchisee Shutters Six Suburban Spots, New Concept Shelved...
A large IHOP franchisee has closed several locations including at least six in metro Atlanta. The group, Alliance Pancake Partners, LLC, is "based" in Delaware, carries a Sunrise, Florida address, but...
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[UPDATE] Rebuilt Kroger at Embry Village to Open in August
The new Embry Village Kroger is expected to open August 12! The new store, a replacement to a smaller store that stood in roughly the same place for nearly twenty years, has been in the works since at...
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[EXCLUSIVE] W Atlanta Buckhead to be Deflagged, Become Autograph Collection...
The W-Atlanta Buckhead will soon be reflagged as an Autograph Collection by Marriott property. Located at 3377 Peachtree Road in Buckhead, the hotel debuted as the W-Atlanta Buckhead in 2008, and has...
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[LIGHTS OUT] New Vision Theatres Shuts Down Completely
After about three years in operation and despite no known financial struggles prior to the COVID-19 crisis, an 18 location roughly 200 screen movie theater operator, has shut down permanently. New...
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[UPDATE] JCPenney Arbor Place Gets New Lease on Life as Company Pulls Back on...
Bankrupt retailer JCPenney (JCP) has eliminated several stores from a list of those it previously said would close permanently. At least one Atlanta area store has been given "a second lease on...
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[EXCLUSIVE] Lidl to Make Dunwoody Debut in August
German grocer Lidl is slated to continue their Atlanta expansion with plans to open their new Dunwoody store Wednesday, August 26 at 2480 Mount Vernon Road in Mount Vernon shopping center. The store,...
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[IN NOT SO PLEASANT COMPANY] American Girl Closes Three Boutiques, Atlanta...
The American Girl Boutique & Bistro at North Point Mall has closed. The 12,000 square foot shop and eatery was the first such concept by the brand to ever open when it debuted in 2007. The North...
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[EXCLUSIVE] Pita Grille Says Shalom, Shutters
Popular Kosher eatery Pita Grille in north Buckhead near Chastain Park has closed. The restaurant, located in the Fresh Market-anchored Roswell Wieuca Shopping Center, reportedly closed without...
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[UPDATE] More Georgia Tuesday Morning Stores to Close
Bankrupt retailer Tuesday Morning recently revealed the "second phase" of stores it plans to close as it navigates bankruptcy and hopes to remain a going concern. After filing for Chapter 11...
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[OPENING ALERT] Chicken Salad Chicken to Debut Next Month in Johns Creek...
This past February, we shared news that Chicken Salad Chick was planning to open a new location in Johns Creek/Suwanee. We are delighted to announce that the opening day is upon us! The new eatery,...
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[EXCLUSIVE] Martin's Opening Restaurant Number 19
Popular breakfast joint Martin's is expanding again with plans to open its 19th overall location. The small chain, based in Mableton, plans to open a new restaurant at 8947 Dallas Acworth Highway...
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[TURKEY!] Stars & Strikes Shutters Site in Sandy Springs Shopping Center
Stars & Strikes in Sandy Springs has closed. The roughly 51,000 square foot entertainment facility opened in late 2013 and quietly closed as of July 6 at North River shopping center (8767 Roswell...
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[UPDATE] New Proposal Surfaces for Prized Parcels at Clairmont & Briarcliff...
More than a year after one developer walked away from his planned redevelopment of several intown parcels, another firm is proposing an even more absurd project on the same site. Jay Gipson of The...
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Bits & Bites
Peloton plans to open its second Atlanta area location later this fall at Avalon in Alpharetta. The at-home exercise equipment company opened their first Atlanta area retail store at Lenox Square in...
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[UPDATE] The Colonnade Restaurant to Reopen Friday!
We reported earlier this month that the Colonnade Restaurant was planning to reopen July 31 after an extended hiatus. The restaurant, an Atlanta institution for nearly 100 years, earlier today...
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[EXCLUSIVE] Smashburger Gives Way to Cluck -N- Mooh in Buckhead
The last Atlanta area Smashburger has closed. The restaurant, located in a roughly 2,300 square foot suite in the Marshalls/Ross/HomeGoods/Office Depot anchored Buckhead Crossing shopping center,...
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[EXCLUSIVE] DosBros Hoping to Break Tennessee Burrito Curse in Sandy Springs
A Tennessee-based burrito joint is seemingly hoping that the third time's the charm when it comes opening in metro Atlanta. DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill plans later this year to expand their footprint...
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[COMING SOON] Dunkin' + Baskin-Robbins Planned Near Decatur
A new Dunkin' [Donuts] and Baskin-Robbins combo store is coming soon to Lawrenceville Highway near Decatur. The new donut and ice cream shop would open in place of the former Bruster's Ice Cream at...
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[EXCLUSIVE] Chicken Salad Chick Sets Sights on Scenic Highway in Snellville
Snellville will later this year welcome a new Chicken Salad Chick restaurant. The former Wendy's (1918 Scenic Highway), will provide a drive-thru for the chicken salad eatery, a feature that will...
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[ALERT] Publix Shutters Two GreenWise Market Stores, Atlanta Store Safe For Now
In a surprise move, Publix announced Tuesday that it will permanently close two of its nine GreenWise Market stores. The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer's announcement comes less than two months after...
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