29 New Businesses Opening Across North Carolina | Dec. 2025

Business Debut interview 29 new business owners over the past month to get the scoop on nearly thirty new concepts opening across the state.

You can take a deeper dive into any of them by clicking "read more," which will redirect you to the full article we published on the business.

• 25th & Liberty Food Truck Depot — 2500 N Liberty St, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Phillip Baker’s indoor–outdoor court will rotate 5–7 trucks with patio seating and a bar, giving groups lots of choice across multiple cuisines and late-night hours. Read more.
• Miam Breakfast House — 2415 Lawndale Dr A, Greensboro, NC 27408. The third location brings an early-December opening with 160 seats and a patio, serving breakfast, brunch & lunch classics from 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Read more.
• Southern Style Elegance — 414 E Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401. A grab-and-go bakery and market with online ordering, it focuses on pastries, coffee, and meat-free prepared items plus select pantry goods. Read more.
• Kimmies Bar and Grill — 205 W Academy St, Randleman, NC 27317. Sean and Kim Walker are opening a family-friendly spot with table service and extended hours, featuring a straightforward bar-and-grill menu (details to be announced). Read more.
• Bubbakoo’s Burritos (Durham) — 8202 Renaissance Pkwy #103, Durham, NC 27713. The brand’s first NC unit debuts with a build-your-own lineup of bowls, burritos, tacos, salads, nachos, and loaded fries. Also opening in Cary. Read more.
• Jean’s “By the Sea” — 617 Hicks St, Durham, NC 27705. Kate Elia is turning a tiny stand into a casual seafood hangout with oysters at the core and seasonal small plates, fried baskets, and sandwiches plus cocktails/beer/wine. Read more.
• Saigon on Main — 139 SE Main St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801. Nancy Nguyen’s casual Vietnamese spot soft-opens with deals so guests can sample pho, banh mi, spring rolls, and more in downtown Rocky Mount. Read more.
• Salt & Cypress Kitchen and Cocktails — 1100A S Bay Club Dr, Manteo, NC 27954. A three-level waterfront project with casual and polished spaces will showcase local seafood and Southern-leaning American plates with rotating chef’s cuts. Read more.

• Laziz Fry & Buy — 1200 Gathering Park Cir Suite 104, Cary, NC 27519. A halal deli + minimart hybrid led by Mohammad Raez will serve NY-style deli fare with Indian twists (think butter chicken burrito) and stock South Asian staples. Read more.
• Jade Express — 111 Seaboard Ave Suite 122, Raleigh, NC 27604. The 10th location opens with made-to-order hibachi, orange chicken, sushi, egg rolls and more plus an end-of-night $5 special. Read more.
• The Goat Bar — 5111 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606. Brandon and Amanda LaRoque are reviving their neighborhood bar with hundreds of bottles behind the bar and rotating food trucks—expect a drinks-forward cocktail/beer/wine program. Read more.
• Campo Taco Co. — 1001 S Saunders St, Raleigh, NC 27603. A full-service spot from Jose Linares featuring street & modern tacos, fajitas, ceviche, quesadillas, and burritos with a full bar and 150 seats inside/out. Read more.
• Crab Seafood House — 1939 S Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC 27330. The casual, sit-down concept focuses on low country seafood boils with house sauce and will add a bar after ABC approval. Read more.

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• Bill’s Grill (Downtown) — 112 W Chestnut St, Goldsboro, NC 27530. A major buildout brings breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a full bar and a big dining room centered on classic American plates and steaks. Read more.
• Another Broken Egg Cafe — 2420 Herrons Nest Pl NW, Concord, NC 28027. Franchisee Daniel Morman is bringing the full-service brunch brand’s breakfast, brunch & lunch menu to Concord (date TBA). Read more.
• Brixx Wood Fired Pizza — 9620 Christenbury Pkwy, Concord, NC 28027. A new franchise location is coming soon with wood-fired pizzas, salads, and pasta; timeline to be confirmed. Article forthcoming.
• Fusion House — 7300 Caldwell Rd, Harrisburg, NC 28075. Roy Huang’s full-service Asian fusion spot (open daily 11–10) spans sushi, ramen, poke, bubble tea, and hibachi chicken & beef with beer and wine. Read more.
• Ember & Oak (Hickory & Mooresville) — 2910 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601; 107 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115. Steven Liffers and Chris Carey launch cigar lounges with craft cocktails and bourbon, retail humidors, and live jazz—think a refined setting for whiskies, wines, and cigars. Read more.
• Bev’s Steak — 117 Cherry St Suite C, Black Mountain, NC 28711. Chef Jake & Ali Whitman’s moody, brick-walled basement steakhouse features NC Wagyu and game with a wine-forward list pairing creative small plates and à-la-carte steaks. Read more.
• Chorizo — 1 Page Ave #139, Asheville, NC 28801. Chef Hector Diaz debuts an intimate tapas bar with a patio, pouring sherry and Spanish wines alongside southern-Spain-inspired seafood-leaning tapas. Read more.
• Lenny’s Grill & Subs — 278 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806. The West Asheville franchise opens daily with cold & grilled subs, cheesesteaks, chicken options, and salads for dine-in or takeout. Read more.
• Coquette (relocating) — 101 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28280. Jill Marcus moves her all-day French restaurant to a larger corner space adding private rooms and patio while keeping oysters, cocktails, and tasting menus in the spotlight. Read more.

• 77 & Belle — 1720 Pegram St, Charlotte, NC 28205. Diamond Alexander’s neighborhood café opens with work-friendly seating and a tight lineup of coffee, tea, smoothies, and fresh pastries served to stay or to go. Read more.
• The OG Asian Eatery — 16010 Centrum Pkwy Suite I, Pineville, NC 28134. An all-you-can-eat, order-from-the-menu experience with robot runners brings sushi, Chinese barbecue skewers, dim sum, and a full bar plus private KTV rooms. Read more.
• Food Geeks (Waxhaw) — 203 N Broome St Suite A, Waxhaw, NC 28173. TR Burns’ family-run scratch kitchen serves all-day breakfast, soul food & comfort plates with options like oxtail tacos, chicken & waffles, and vegan dishes. Read more.
• Restaurant Klapdohr — 490 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC 28741. Chef Johannes Klapdohr’s intimate fine-dining room centers on an evolving epicurean display—expect frequently refreshed seafood, prime rib nights, carving stations, and mini desserts. Read more.
• Bound and Vine — 134 Person St, Fayetteville, NC 28301. A romantasy-forward bookstore pairs author events with a wine bar offering monthly book-and-wine pairings, canned beers, NA options, and cold brew. Read more.
• Waiting Room at 106 — 106 Person St, Fayetteville, NC 28301. Circa 1800’s sister lounge pours chef-backed apps and elevated cocktails with house infusions for a cocktail-forward small-plates experience. Read more.
• Cinch Billiards — 115 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401. Joseph Sena’s upscale billiards-anchored bar spans distinct rooms, a long bar, a 120-inch projector, and a cocktail program featuring 15 specialty drinks plus classics. Read more.