BurgerFi International, Inc., owner of BurgerFi and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings announced on Wednesday that it has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
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Neko Nook is moving into the space previously occupied by FD Book Cafe at 422 Main St in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood. The new cafe touts “comfort meets creativity” and will be introducing Japanese-style sandwiches (sando) as early as this week.
The Sears located at 11255 New Hampshire Ave in White Oak closed its doors in early 2021. It has been sitting vacant for three years, but now there’s light at the end of the tunnel as the property was approved at a recent Board of Public Works meeting for a $2 million grant from the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund, according to a Maryland Newsletters report.
Chickenjoy fans rejoice! Jollibee’s signature fried chicken, Chickenjoy, was ranked first in USA TODAY’s 10 Best Fast Food Fried Chicken this summer, edging out other major chains like Popeyes, Pollo Campero, and Bojangles to top the list.
Takito by Taco Bar will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Monday, September 16th at 11am at 812 Frederick Street in Hagerstown. The restaurant got its start in Montgomery County prior to expanding to Frederick County and now Washington County.
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Bangkok Garden has leased the space that was the longtime home of Good Fortune Cafe in Kentlands Square. Good Fortune Cafe, which has been serving the area since 1994 (according to its website), closed in August and is planning to return to a new location (news coming soon).
Palacio De Peru is set to open at 19222 Montgomery Village Ave in the Montgomery Village Center, taking over the space previously occupied by Moe’s Southwest Grill, which closed at the end of August.
In May, we shared that Yummy Bowl Mongolian Stir-fry and Sushi would be opening at 2010 Veirs Mill Rd in Rockville. The restaurant is moving forward with interior work, and the permanent exterior signage was recently installed.
Nothing Bundt Cakes has signed on at Edmonton Crossing, according to Paraclete Realty. It will be taking over the space that was the longtime home of Sun’s Carpet and Floors at 1032 Rockville Pike, between Uptown Cheapskate and Angkor Nails and Spa.
The DMV’s first Torchy’s Tacos is set to host its soft opening on September 29th and 30th, from 10am-8pm. A QR code currently displayed at the restaurant’s entrance allows guests to reserve their spot for the soft opening by directing them to an online registration page.