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October 16, 2026

New development executive Kimberly Thompson will help the buffet chain pursue plans to double its restaurant footprint.

Cicis Pizza wants to double its restaurant footprint over five years and has appointed Kimberly Thompson to help lead development. The AYCE pizza chain identifies Texas, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Florida among its priority markets.

October 16, 2026

The churrascaria's first Gainesville restaurant is planned for a 6,300-square-foot space at Butler Town Center.

Texas de Brazil's planned Gainesville debut is now reported for spring 2027 at Butler Town Center. The restaurant would bring its continuous meat service and substantial salad area to a roughly 6,300-square-foot space on Southwest 32nd Court.

October 16, 2026

The former Ruby Tuesday now offers hot pot, sushi and hibachi, with lunch starting at $22.99.

LA Hot Pot & Sushi is welcoming Slidell diners with AYCE hot pot, sushi and hibachi in a former Ruby Tuesday. Its October 15 ribbon cutting follows a September soft opening, with advertised adult lunch priced at $22.99.

October 16, 2026

The AYCE sushi restaurant plans its final day for October 26 after serving the area since 2017.

AJ's Sushi & Cajun Seafood in Suffern has announced that October 26 will be its final day. The AYCE sushi restaurant is inviting customers back for their favorites before closing, ending a local run that dates to 2017.

October 15, 2026

The $12.99 evening spread returns on Wednesdays and Fridays, alongside the existing weekday lunch buffet.

New Moon Cafe has restored dinner buffet service in Decatur, with $12.99 AYCE meals on Wednesday and Friday evenings. The return adds two supper opportunities at a cafe already serving a weekday lunch buffet.