new restaurants

St. Louis-based Panera Bread
Mar 20, 2026

Panera Bread will launch drive-thru restaurant at ON3 Clifton

Panera Bread plans a new drive-thru location at the ON3 campus in Clifton, expanding its New Jersey footprint at the redeveloped mixed-use hub.

Founded 30 years ago, Wingstop specializes in chicken wings, tenders and sandwiches.
Mar 20, 2026

Wingstop signs lease for new Secaucus restaurant

Wingstop signs a lease at The Plaza Center in Secaucus, expanding its New Jersey footprint with a new chicken wing restaurant set to open in spring 2026.

Broadway Hot & Honey Chicken
Mar 18, 2026

Broadway Hot & Honey Chicken to open Lawrenceville location

The New Jersey-born concept will launch its new Lawrenceville restaurant at Mercer on One, marking its sixth New Jersey eatery.

The Habit Burger & Grill's Chicken Club
Mar 17, 2026

Habit Burger & Grill opens in Woodbridge (photos)

Click through the slideshow to see Habit Burger & Grill's new Woodbridge location – and menu items.

Buffalo Wild Wings GO
Mar 17, 2026

Buffalo Wild Wings Go expanding to 5 New Jersey towns (updated)

The chain’s takeout-focused offering will bring new locations to West Caldwell, Midland Park, Bayonne, Warren and Hainesport.

LeGrand Coffee House in Middletown
Mar 16, 2026

LeGrand expands brand again with new Middletown coffee shop

Rutgers icon Eric LeGrand will open a second LeGrand Coffee House in Middletown in spring 2026, expanding his growing coffee brand.

Capriotti’s American Wagyu Club
Mar 10, 2026

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opens new location in Warren

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opened a new Warren location March 10, marking the brand’s third shop in the state for franchise partners Jimit Dharia and Urvi Jatania.

Turning Point offers breakfast, brunch and lunch with seasonal options served in a home-like environment.
Mar 9, 2026

Turning Point Restaurants expands in Bergen County

Turning Point Restaurants opened a new breakfast and brunch location in Old Tappan, expanding the Jersey Shore-born chain’s footprint in Bergen County.

Heytea
Mar 4, 2026

Heytea to open at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus

Heytea will open March 5 at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, serving matcha, boba milk tea and fruit teas with grand opening specials.

Featuring a collection of acclaimed chefs and eateries, Wonder’s “fast fine” concept allows customers to order from multiple restaurants at once for delivery, pick-up or dining in.
Mar 3, 2026

Wonder food hall chain to open 1st Passaic County location

Wonder will open a new food hall location in Wayne on March 5, marking its Passaic County debut with chef-driven menus and mix-and-match dining.

Namkeen
Mar 2, 2026

Namkeen brings its hot chicken to Union (photos)

Namkeen Hot Chicken will open its seventh restaurant March 7, offering Nashville hot chicken with bold Pakistani flavors at its new Union location.

Salad House
Feb 24, 2026

Salad House plans 5 more NJ shops

Salad House to open new NJ and NY locations as the fast-casual brand grows its footprint and franchise system.