Popeyes plucked a former longtime Burger King site near Willow Lawn, while Raising Cane’s plans to build on a property that’s currently home to a Shoney’s.
Popeyes, Raising Cane’s planning new locations on Broad Street, Brook Road
Restaurants
Greek restaurant chain opens in Village Shopping Center
The former Moe’s Southwest Grill storefront is now home to Bell Greek, which has three locations in the region.
Mamma Zu’s old building sold
It is unclear what the buyer intends for the space, which has sat vacant since the Italian eatery shuttered last summer.
Korean chicken chain opens in Carytown after franchisee shuffle
“There was one BB.Q location there in Boston. We would drive a one-hour round trip just to get the chicken,” franchisee Unsin An said of her introduction to the brand. “It was that good.”
Carytown restaurant Mantu expanding with Mantu Market in Henrico
The new eatery will be more casual with grab-and-go Afghan dishes like kabobs, shawarma and chicken rolls, as well as a grocery area and a bakery.
Local food delivery firms ChopChop and LoCo merge to keep up with the big boys
“With the merger, we don’t have to really fight, we can kind of facilitate,” said Chop Chop’s Chris Chandler, who teamed up with LoCo’s Daquan Woodberry.
Zombie Pizza opens near Forest Hill
Brains are not on the list of toppings but the Greek pizza and the Margherita are popular choices.
Soul N’ Vinegar relocating to Church Hill mixed-use development
The catering company will double its space to become more of a restaurant with a move from R Street to Q Street into developer Daniil Kleyman’s new project.
Robin Inn owner searches for a buyer ahead of planned June 18 closure
“Some of my happiest times were working there with my parents,” Niki Loupassi said as she prepares to step away from the 60-year-old family business.
Ex-Beauvine Burger and Fuzzy Cactus owners launching lounge in the Fan
“None of the too-cool vibe here,” co-owner Randy O’Dell said of Get Tight Lounge, which will feature Baltimore-style pit beef barbecue and an outdoor stage.