Willy's Mexicana Grill Returning to Sandy Springs
Willy's is joining Trader Joe's in Sandy Springs.Atlanta-based Willy's Mexicana Grill is returning to Sandy Springs with a new location on Roswell Road. Willy's plans to open their new Sandy Springs...
View ArticleThe Drafting Table Has Been Erased at the Pencil Factory Lofts
The Drafting Table has changed hands and will soon change names.The Drafting Table, located at 349 Decatur Street at the Pencil Factory Lofts, has been sold. The restaurant is now under new ownership...
View ArticleOh Snap! It's Poppin Has Closed for "Renovations and Re-organization"
It's Poppin has closed.It's Poppin, the gourmet popcorn shop that opened in Buckhead last spring, has closed for what they are calling "renovations and management re-organization." The shop opened last...
View ArticleJohnny Was Opening at Phipps Plaza
Clothing from a recent Johnny Was collectionJohnny Was opening at Phipps Plaza.LA-based Johnny Was is bringing its Bohemian lifestyle to Buckhead. The small retailer will open only its ninth store...
View ArticleTin Drum Goes Quiet in Buckhead
Asian fast casual chain has closed its north Buckhead location.Atlanta-based Tin Drum Asiacafe has closed its north Buckhead location on Roswell Road. The fast casual Asian eatery opened in mid 2012...
View ArticleBits & Bites
Restaurants, retail, and more! Check out this week's bits & bites after the jump...Aroma (Lounge) recently opened on Clairmont Road at Williamsburg Village. Aroma takes the place of the...
View ArticleGuess Who's Coming to SouthPark?
Bloomingdale's will enter the Carolinas with a store at SouthPark.New York-based Macy's is reportedly planning to convert the existing 201,000 square foot Macy's department store at SouthPark (Mall) in...
View ArticleBits & Bites
Five Guys has closed at Perimeter Place in Dunwoody. The chain burger joint opened in place of a failed Caribou Coffee in the center in 2010. Sources say the restaurant closed about two weeks ago....
View ArticleWhole Foods Market Announces Kennesaw Location as New Competitors Come to Town
Natural foods retailer announces plans for Kennesaw location.Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market will open its eleventh Georgia location in Kennesaw in 2016. The approximately 45,000 square foot...
View ArticleDon't Ship Your Pants! Kmart East Cobb is Closing
Kmart is closing in East Cobb.Kmart is closing its store at East Cobb Crossing Shopping Center at the intersection of Johnson Ferry and Roswell Roads in East Cobb. The store, located at 4269 Roswell...
View ArticleShhh... Peet's Coffee Creeps into Atlanta
Peet's planning quiet entry into Atlanta.Emeryville, California-based Peet's Coffee & Tea is opening its first Atlanta-area location later this year. Peet's will replace Jazzman's Cafe &...
View ArticleUPDATE : Popeyes Planned Locations
Photo taken in December where today Popeyes is starting to take shape in its own freestanding structureChicken chain continues Georgia growth.Atlanta-based Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is going forward...
View ArticleCabana Grill Looking at Toco Hill
New restaurant looks to branch out near popular intown center. Addison, Texas-based Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. is planning a second location of its newest concept, "Cabana Grill," at Toco Hill....
View ArticleBonefish Sinks at Emory Point
Casual seafood eatery first to close at popular intown center.Tampa, Florida-based Bonefish Grill has closed its location at Emory Point on Clifton Road. The restaurant opened at the new center in...
View ArticleBits & Bites
Signage announcing the new Bojangles' on Lawrenceville Highway in TuckerA few bits & bites from Kennesaw to Tucker. Red Roof Inn at North Druid Hills and Buford Highway will officially become a...
View ArticleWorld of Beer Tapping Midtown Atlanta for Expansion
Beer franchise marks Atlanta entry with midtown location.Tampa, Florida-based World of Beer is coming to Atlanta. The new roughly 4,000 square foot establishment will be located at 855 Peachtree,...
View ArticleTroubled Center Lands Two Exciting New Tenants
Local restaurant and family entertainment center coming soon.Atlanta-based Taco Mac will be opening its 26th location later this summer. The newest Taco Mac will open on Cobb Parkway, just of I-75....
View ArticleFreddy's Readies Itself For Atlanta Expansion
A new chain of custard and burgers is coming to Georgia.Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is preparing to open the first of what could be many Atlanta area locations....
View ArticleDenny's Hoping for a "Grand Slam" in Atlanta Return
Former NFL stars plan to open as many as 20 new Denny's in metro Atlanta.Spartanburg, South Carolina-based Denny's has signed a new franchise agreement with former NFL players Donnell Thompson and...
View ArticleCould a Recent Fire be the "Cure" for Stalled Walgreens?
Pharmacy planned for prime Brookhaven property.Deerfield, Illinois-based Walgreens is once again close to getting its planned Brookhaven location approved. The pharmacy chain is proposing a two story...
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