[EXCLUSIVE] Whataburger Continues Metro Atlanta Expansion

A new Whataburger is planned in place of a former bank in Johns Creek.  The new Whataburger is planned for the former Wells Fargo bank branch in an outparcel of the Publix-anchored Medlock Corners shopping center (5805 State Bridge Road).    

[EXCLUSIVE] New Ice Cream & Boba Franchise to Open in Sandy Springs

A new location of Dumont Creamery is coming soon to Sandy Springs.  The Texas-based franchise will open its second Atlanta area location at Parkside Shops (5920 Roswell Road), just outside the perimeter. 

[ALERT] RaceTrac to Acquire Potbelly Sandwich Shop in $566 Million Deal

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is being acquired by Atlanta-based RaceTrac.  As part of the definitive merger agreement, RaceTrac will commence a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Potbelly for $17.12 per share, in an all-cash transaction with an equity value of approximately $566 million. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter.  

[EXCLUSIVE] Potbelly Secures Lease on Inaugural Atlanta Location

Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced plans in November 2024 to open as many as fifteen locations in metro Atlanta.  The company did not reveal any locations at that time but did indicate that the first location was expected to "start construction" in January 2026.  

[ALERT] Salted Melon to Bring All-Day Healthy Eats to Buckhead Village in 2026

A Charlotte-based restaurant called Salted Melon will enter the Atlanta market in early 2026 with a location in Buckhead Village.  The new eatery is opening in Andrews Square (56 East Andrews Drive) and will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare all day, every day.  

Salted Melon interior courtesy The Plaid Penguin