Below is a list of businesses that have recently opened, or are set to open in Germantown, MD:
- America’s Best Wings is now open at 12619-L Wisteria Drive in the Germantown Square shopping center, next to Mattress Warehouse, in the space most recently occupied by Three Point Cycles. America’s Best Wings is a fast-casual restaurant chain with multiple locations across the Mid-Atlantic, including Maryland and Virginia. Founded in 2006, the brand is known for offering a wide selection of wing flavors, along with an expanded menu that includes seafood, burgers, cheesesteaks, and rice bowls. Wings remain the primary focus of the concept, though the menu extends beyond traditional wing offerings.
- Biryani Grill is coming to the Germantown Commons shopping center, taking over the former Cafe Hong Kong space at 13038 Middlebrook Road. The restaurant, which already operates locations in Aldie, Ashburn, and Chantilly, Virginia, will bring a menu centered on traditional Indian cuisine. According to its website, the menu highlights a variety of signature biryanis, including mutton (goat), chicken dum, and paneer, all slow-cooked with basmati rice and spices. Tandoor specialties such as paneer tikka, fish tikka, and hariyali chicken offer grilled options, while curries like chicken tikka masala, goat curry, and paneer lababdar round out the menu with rich, savory dishes.
- Dollar Tree opened earlier this year in the former Staples store at 20906 Frederick Road. Dollar Tree, a company known for its value-oriented merchandise, has been actively growing its footprint in the area.
- Fresh Baguette opened a new bakery cafe next to its production facility at 19548 Amaranth Drive, off Middlebrook Road, in January. Founded in 2013 by Florent de Felcourt, a former French naval officer, Fresh Baguette has grown to multiple locations, including cafes in Bethesda and Rockville. The company is known for its traditional French baking methods, including stone ovens imported from France and a cold dough process using homemade levain, which the bakery says produces a baguette that is light, airy, and crisp.
- Goodwill is expected to open soon at the new Waters Village Shopping Center, a redevelopment project at the intersection of Waters Road and Wisteria Drive in Germantown. The organization noted that the new location will be its first retail store and donation center in Montgomery County’s northern region (north of Gaithersburg).
- Hinzi’s is now open at 13015 Wisteria Drive, taking over the space previously occupied by Mangino’s. The concept, founded by Hina “Hinzi” Awan, first opened in 2024 at 503 N East Street in Frederick and blends Pakistani-inspired flavors with Mediterranean influences. Awan began her culinary journey experimenting with recipes in her Gaithersburg middle school kitchen, shaping the vision for a fast-casual concept centered on fresh, flavorful, and approachable food. The menu focuses on customizable rice bowls and kati rolls, with popular options including butter chicken, gyro, paneer tikka, falafel, and chickpea masala bowls, along with handheld items like chicken kati rolls, crispy chicken rolls, and paneer tikka rolls. Sides such as samosa chaat, mirchi masala fries, and hummus with pita complement the menu, while drinks include masala chai and mango lassi, and desserts like rice pudding and baklava round out the offerings.
- Kusshi Sushi has signed on to take over the former Zane Japanese Eatery space next to Beers and Cheers in Germantown. The space previously housed Indian Bistro and EN Asian Bistro and Sushi. Kusshi first made its debut in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose in 2018, where it quickly developed a loyal following for its high-quality sushi, inventive rolls, and stylish, casual atmosphere. The concept’s success has fueled rapid growth throughout the region, including openings in Bethesda, Rockville Town Square, and Downtown Silver Spring, among other DC-area locations. This will be the first upcounty location in Montgomery County.
- Marco’s Pizza signed a new three-unit franchise agreement to open locations in Montgomery County, led by cousins Sri Masabathula and Sasi Vaddi under SS Brothers Pizza, LLC. The first location is expected to open in Germantown this year, with two additional stores planned over the following two years, though the exact locations have not yet been announced.
- Sakura Go is coming to 20940-B Frederick Road in the Neelsville Village Center in the former home of BGR, short for “Burgers Grilled Right,” which closed in January. According to the restaurant’s website, Sakura Go will offer a menu of hibachi dishes, poke bowls, and pho, blending Japanese and Vietnamese flavors with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, along with online ordering and catering options. Sakura Go currently has locations in Clinton and Kettering, Maryland.
- Wonder Food Hall is continuing its expansion across the region, with plans to open a location in the former Jos. A. Bank space at 20936 Frederick Road in Neelsville Village Center. Wonder combines food delivery, takeout, and dine-in service under one roof, offering menus from multiple restaurant concepts. The Germantown location will follow Wonder’s first Montgomery County site, which is set to open in Rockville this spring.
