# Planned restaurant projects

Boardwalk maps proposed restaurants and drive-thrus from city and county meetings, so you know what's coming and who's behind it. In the last 12 months Boardwalk found 8,500+ restaurant projects in all 50 states and DC, from public city and county planning records. New York had the most, with 730+.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/restaurants/

## Restaurants at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 8,500+ |
| Share of its type | 13% |
| States with projects | All 50 states and DC |
| Most common asset class | Restaurants (3,200+) |
| State with the most | New York (730+) |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## Sample restaurant projects in Cook County, IL

| Project | Place | Type | Size | Status | Filed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Drive-Through Lanes | Skokie, IL | Quick-service and drive-thru | 1 acres | Recommended – Commission | Market Zero |
| Pep Boys Site Redevelopment | Arlington Heights, IL | Quick-service and drive-thru | 2.79 acres | Approved – Commission | CW Arlington Holdings, LLC |
| Tequila Raizes Restaurant Redevelopment | Homewood, IL | Restaurants | Not stated in filing | Recommended – Staff | Raices Restaurant Inc. |
| Dunkin' Restaurant Drive-Through Special Use Variation | Countryside, IL | Quick-service and drive-thru | Not stated in filing | Approved – City Council | Countryside Donuts, Inc. |
| McDonald's Quick Service Restaurant at Brookside Creek | Tinley Park, IL | Quick-service and drive-thru | Not stated in filing | Recommended – Commission | McDonald's |
| 7 Brew PUD Amendment | North Riverside, IL | Quick-service and drive-thru | 1 acres | Approved – Board of Appeals | Brew Who LLC |

## 8,500+ restaurant projects in the last 12 months

Restaurants, including quick-service and drive-thru sites.

| Asset class | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 3,200+ | 38% |
| Quick-service and drive-thru | 2,500+ | 29% |
| Not stated | 2,800+ | 33% |
| All restaurant projects | 8,500+ | 100% |

Most projects in: [New York](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-york/) · [Texas](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/) · [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/) · [California](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/) · [Florida](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/)

## Restaurants by state

The 15 states with the most, last 12 months.

| State | Projects | Share of the state's projects | Most common asset class |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New York](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-york/) | 730+ | 3% | Restaurants (300+) |
| [Texas](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/) | 720+ | 2% | Restaurants (290+) |
| [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/) | 560+ | 3% | Quick-service and drive-thru (220+) |
| [California](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/) | 500+ | 2% | Restaurants (200+) |
| [Florida](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/) | 460+ | 2% | Restaurants (200+) |
| [Ohio](https://boardwalkai.com/development/ohio/) | 440+ | 2% | Quick-service and drive-thru (170+) |
| [Michigan](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/) | 380+ | 3% | Quick-service and drive-thru (120+) |
| [New Jersey](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/) | 310+ | 2% | Restaurants (140+) |
| [Missouri](https://boardwalkai.com/development/missouri/) | 290+ | 3% | Restaurants (110+) |
| [Wisconsin](https://boardwalkai.com/development/wisconsin/) | 290+ | 1% | Restaurants (110+) |
| [Pennsylvania](https://boardwalkai.com/development/pennsylvania/) | 240+ | 1% | Quick-service and drive-thru (100+) |
| [Massachusetts](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/) | 240+ | 1% | Restaurants (91) |
| [Georgia](https://boardwalkai.com/development/georgia/) | 190+ | 1% | Restaurants (79) |
| [Tennessee](https://boardwalkai.com/development/tennessee/) | 190+ | 2% | Restaurants (75) |
| [Virginia](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/) | 190+ | 2% | Restaurants (94) |

## Recent restaurant projects

From public filings in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, South Carolina, and Texas.

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80.59-Acre Bridge to the Wild Redevelopment | West Columbia, SC | Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens | Restaurants | 80.6 acres | Recommended | Sep 28, 2026 |
| 8.32-Acre Winery and Meadery Development | North Richland Hills, TX | Wilson Whitaker Rynell | Restaurants | 8.32 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 8,100-Sq-Ft Restaurant Development on 14 Acres | Casa Grande, AZ | Diversified Partners | Quick-service and drive-thru | 14 acres | Approved | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 10-Acre Mixed-Use Commercial Complex with Five Buildings | Salem, OR | Brand Land Use LLC | Quick-service and drive-thru | 10 acres | Seeking approval | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 3,800-Square-Foot Vietwiches Restaurant on 9.42 Acres | Maumelle, AR | Cypress Bay Development LLC | Quick-service and drive-thru | 9.42 acres | Approved | May 28, 2026 |
| 8.35-Acre Mixed-Use Development | Lyons, CO | Lyons Ute Highway, LLC | Restaurants | 8.35 acres | Recommended | Dec 22, 2025 |

Showing 6 of 8,500+ restaurant projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Related types

- Related types: [Commercial](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/) · [Retail](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/retail/) · [Service businesses](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/services/) · [Office](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/office/) · [Entertainment and recreation](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/entertainment-and-recreation/) · [Hotels and lodging](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/hotels-and-lodging/) · [Self-storage](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/storage/) · [Childcare and private schools](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/childcare-and-private-schools/) · [All project types](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/)
- Tracked by: [General contractors](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/general-contractors/) · [Developers](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/developers/) · [Suppliers and trades](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/suppliers-trades/)

## Questions about restaurant projects

### Why do some projects have no asset class?

Boardwalk records only what the public filing states. When a filing doesn't say what kind, the project has no asset class.

### Can I get an Alert for new restaurant projects?

Yes, a Boardwalk Alert emails you new restaurant projects daily, weekly, or monthly, for the places you pick.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned restaurant projects", boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/restaurants/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count