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October 17, 2026

The Anaheim operator is bringing AYCE sushi, sashimi and specialty rolls to The District at Tustin Legacy.

Niku Sushi is targeting November for a new AYCE restaurant in the former RA Sushi space at The District at Tustin Legacy. The existing Anaheim business offers sushi and hot kitchen dishes; Tustin’s prices and opening day remain pending.

October 17, 2026

The buffet chain acknowledges higher attrition while pursuing ownership transfers and an existing six-restaurant development pipeline.

Golden Corral says several closed restaurants could reopen under new franchise ownership as it works through an unusually high rate of closures. The company has not named reopening sites or dates, and its six-project development pipeline remains a separate part of the story.

October 17, 2026

The Dove Creek hot-pot and barbecue restaurant ends a roughly two-year run; its replacement targets January 1.

JPOT has closed at the Shops at Dove Creek in San Antonio, ending a roughly two-year AYCE hot-pot and barbecue run. Mr. Crabby’s plans to replace it January 1, 2027; JPOT’s final service date and closure reason have not been disclosed.

October 17, 2026

The Sheraton Waikīkī restaurant serves breakfast daily, with Friday and Saturday seafood buffets expected in November.

Sheraton Waikīkī’s new Hinahina serves a $48 breakfast buffet with rotating island fried rice, eggs Benedict and malasadas. The oceanfront restaurant opened September 24, and its chef expects Friday–Saturday seafood buffets to follow in November.

October 17, 2026

The October 18 return follows hall renovations, with the familiar $10 adult price intact.

Franklin Rod & Gun Club’s monthly public breakfast returns October 18 after work on its hall interrupted service. The AYCE meal remains $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger, with pancakes, French toast and corned beef hash among the offerings.