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New in the Area
Restaurant openings and new local businesses across the corridor, tracked and verified as they actually open. This list is checked every week; updated September 8, 2026.
Fogo de Chão Buford
The Brazilian steakhouse opened near Mall of Georgia at 3286 Buford Drive, Gwinnett's first location, with a grand opening in early April 2026.
Opened March 30, 2026
Primark Georgia
The fashion retailer's first Georgia store, more than 26,000 square feet, is now serving Sugarloaf Mills.
Opened September 8, 2026
Chick-fil-A, Braselton Hwy 53
A new-look Chick-fil-A on Highway 53 that opened at the start of 2026.
Opened January 8, 2026
Alma Mexico
The longtime La Cazuela space on the historic square reopened as Alma Mexico with a new menu under its new name.
Refreshed 2026
Cuzin' Southern Soul Bistro
Southern comfort cooking at 3421 Ridge Road, a soul-food addition to Buford's west side.
Opened August 2025
Chicks N Boba
A fried-chicken and bubble-tea concept announced for downtown Buford at 1 W Main Street.
Coming, announced 2026
MINISO
The global lifestyle and home-goods retailer announced a store at Sugarloaf Mills.
Coming to Sugarloaf Mills
Bloom Room / Suwanee Social
A dual-concept venue on Town Center Avenue: breakfast and lunch by day, dinner with a speak-easy bar by night.
Announced
Know a lease sign or a soft opening we should verify? Send it to cityguidega@gmail.com and we will check it in the field before it runs here. Openings are listed with the businesses' own announcements, then confirmed on site.