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October 14, 2026

Beaver Creek signage and a landlord listing point to a new sushi and hibachi restaurant.

Magic Sushi is planned for the former Chili’s at Beaver Creek Commons in Apex. Local reporting and a landlord tenant listing support the project, which would extend a Charlotte AYCE sushi-and-hibachi concept; opening timing and Apex prices remain unannounced.

October 14, 2026

The former Johnny’s Farmhouse space now offers Korean BBQ hot pot and a combined option.

KPOT opened October 6 on Fox Trot Court in Winston-Salem, following plans reported in early 2025. The former Johnny’s Farmhouse restaurant offers AYCE Korean BBQ or hot pot, with a $5 surcharge for choosing both.

October 14, 2026

The August opening combines sushi mini bowls and ramen under one unlimited dining format.

Sushi Oishii opened in Sterling Heights in August with made-to-order sushi, ramen, rice bowls and kitchen dishes. The Ichiban Hospitality restaurant advertises $22 weekday lunch and $33 dinner, while listing seven additional Michigan cities as coming soon.

October 14, 2026

Construction updates introduce Buffet Caribeña at the longstanding South Pearl Street restaurant.

Milwaukee’s La Caribeña is promoting a conversion to Buffet Caribeña at its existing South Pearl Street address. The restaurant is posting construction progress and an October target, with a Caribbean buffet format planned but no firm opening day confirmed.

October 14, 2026

The two restaurant operation expands its menu while advertising the same $39.99 combined meal.

E-Gyu is promoting Japanese chashu pork and smoked duck additions to its sushi-and-Korean-BBQ AYCE offering. The Doraville and Gainesville restaurants advertise the combined meal at $39.99; the new food is the development, rather than a newly introduced price.