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315 restaurants coming soon, just opened or changing hands, from permits and licenses. Page 4 of 6.

New restaurants · 315 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

ChicagoPQ

Changing handsConfirmed

Planta Queen

413 N Clark St 1 · Chicago, IL 60654

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business license · Jan 16 · New owner licensed · restaurant

Liquor license · Jan 12 · New owner's liquor license issued · beer, wine & liquor with food

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ChicagoLS

Permit filedConfirmed

Levy At Soldier Field

1410 S Museum Campus Dr · Chicago, IL 60605

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jan 16 · Liquor license renewed · beer, wine & liquor with food

Business license · Jan 16 · Food license renewed

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ChicagoC

Changing handsConfirmed

Cipriani's

5840 W 63rd St 1 · Chicago, IL 60638

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business license · Jan 16 · New owner licensed · restaurant

Inspection · Jan 9 · Previous business here closed

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ChicagoSR

Changing handsConfirmed

Salonica Restaurant

1438-1440 E 57th St 1st · Chicago, IL 60637

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business license · Jan 14 · New owner licensed · restaurant

Inspection · Jan 6 · Opening inspection passed

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ChicagoTF

Changing handsConfirmed

Tgi Friday's

153 E Erie St 1 · Chicago, IL 60611

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jan 13 · New owner's liquor license issued · beer, wine & liquor with food

Inspection · Jan 6 · First inspection after a complaint · open and operating

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ChicagoOD

Changing handsConfirmed

Oberweis Dairy

3055 N Sheffield Ave 1 · Chicago, IL 60657

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business license · Dec 18 · New owner licensed · restaurant

Inspection · Dec 17 · Inspector found it out of business

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ChicagoOG

Changing handsConfirmed

Orange Garden

1942 W Irving Park Rd 1 · Chicago, IL 60613

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business license · Nov 10 · New owner licensed · restaurant

Inspection · Nov 7 · Previous business here closed

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ChicagoB

Changing handsConfirmed

Bokeh

4716 N Kedzie Ave 1 · Chicago, IL 60625

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Nov 7 · New owner's liquor license issued · beer, wine & liquor with food

Business license · Nov 7 · New owner licensed · restaurant

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ChicagoI

Just registeredFiled

Iced

1405 W Irving Park Rd · Chicago, IL 60613

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 20 · Opening inspection · not ready yet

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ChicagoOM

Opening soonFiled

Osho Market

3810-3830 S Archer Ave · Chicago, IL 60632

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Jul 31 · Opening inspection passed

Inspection · Jul 24 · Opening inspection failed · not open yet

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ChicagoMC

Just registeredFiled

Molly's Cupcakes

333 N Michigan Ave · Chicago, IL 60601

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Inspection · Jul 28 · Opening inspection · not ready yet

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Chicago

Changing handsFiled

Jimmy John's

3041 N Lincoln Ave · Chicago, IL 60657

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business license · Jul 24 · New owner licensed · restaurant

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ChicagoJD

Opening soonFiled

Jackson's Dining Hall

1 E Jackson Blvd · Chicago, IL 60604

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Jun 25 · Opening inspection passed

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ChicagoJ

Changing handsFiled

Jerk 48

548 E 67th St · Chicago, IL 60637

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Jun 17 · Opening inspection passed · new owner

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ChicagoSB

Changing handsFiled

Spot Bistro

7323 S Halsted St · Chicago, IL 60621

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Jun 16 · Opening inspection passed · new owner

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ChicagoLP

Opening soonFiled

Logan Parlor

3251-3253 W Fullerton Ave · Chicago, IL 60612

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Jun 16 · Opening inspection passed

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ChicagoC

Opening soonFiled

Chartwells

5245 S Cottage Grove Ave · Chicago, IL 60615

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · May 5 · Opening inspection passed

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ChicagoCB

Opening soonFiled

C & B Ribs

325 W 47th St · Chicago, IL 60609

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Apr 28 · Opening inspection passed

Inspection · Apr 27 · Previous business here closed

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ChicagoKK

Opening soonFiled

Kit Kat Club

3524 N Halsted St · Chicago, IL 60657

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Apr 14 · Opening inspection passed

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ChicagoLK

Just registeredFiled

The Lobby Kitchen

66 E Wacker Pl · Chicago, IL 60601

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Inspection · Apr 7 · Opening inspection failed · not open yet

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ChicagoOP

Just registeredFiled

Obama Presidential Center-Teaching Kitchen and Out

6021 S Stony Ave Bldg · Chicago, IL 60637

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Inspection · Apr 7 · Opening inspection failed · not open yet

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ChicagoMB

Opening soonFiled

Migos Bronzeville

4822 S Cottage Grove Ave · Chicago, IL 60615

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Mar 12 · Opening inspection passed

Inspection · Dec 5 · Opening inspection · not ready yet

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ChicagoBP

Opening soonFiled

Bo Philly

2057 E 95th St · Chicago, IL 60617

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Feb 24 · Opening inspection passed

Inspection · Feb 6 · Previous business here closed

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ChicagoCS

Changing handsFiled

Cajun Shrimp and Gumbo

1767 W 95th St · Chicago, IL 60643

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Feb 11 · Opening inspection passed

Inspection · Feb 10 · Inspector found it out of business

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ChicagoC

Permit filedFiled

Chá

212 N Aberdeen St · Chicago, IL 60607

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Building permit · Jan 26 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $450,000

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ChicagoFA

Opening soonFiled

Forty Acres Fresh Market

5705-5715 W Chicago Ave · Chicago, IL 60651

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Jan 20 · Opening inspection passed

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ChicagoSF

Opening soonFiled

Shell Food Mart

6346 N Clark St · Chicago, IL 60660

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Jan 13 · Opening inspection passed

Inspection · Dec 31 · Opening inspection · not ready yet

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ChicagoR

Changing handsFiled

Roti

1000 W North Ave · Chicago, IL 60642

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Dec 29 · Opening inspection passed · new owner

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ChicagoLC

Opening soonFiled

Little Ceasars

5318 N Broadway · Chicago, IL 60640

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Dec 19 · Opening inspection passed with conditions

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ChicagoCL

Opening soonFiled

Capone's Liquor & Food

3678-3680 N Elston Ave · Chicago, IL 60618

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Dec 3 · Opening inspection passed

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ChicagoA

Opening soonFiled

Augie's

1721 W Wrightwood Ave · Chicago, IL 60614

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Nov 25 · Opening inspection passed

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ChicagoNC

Changing handsFiled

Nathan's Chicago Style

1372 E 53rd St Storefront · Chicago, IL 60615

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business license · Nov 20 · New owner licensed · restaurant

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ChicagoN

Opening soonFiled

Nimble

114 W Chicago Ave · Chicago, IL 60610

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Nov 18 · Opening inspection passed

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Chicago

Changing handsFiled

Jimmy John's

705 N State St · Chicago, IL 60654

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business license · Nov 12 · New owner licensed · restaurant

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ChicagoOK

Opening soonFiled

Open Kitchens

1161 W 21st St · Chicago, IL 60608

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Nov 12 · Opening inspection passed

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ChicagoMC

Changing handsFiled

Market Creations

625 W Adams St 1st 100 · Chicago, IL 60661

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business license · Nov 10 · New owner licensed · restaurant

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ChicagoAC

Changing handsFiled

Around the Clock

1605 W Howard St Ground · Chicago, IL 60626

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business license · Nov 5 · New owner licensed · grocery

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ChicagoFS

Changing handsFiled

Fat Shack

2140 N Clybourn Ave · Chicago, IL 60614

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business license · Oct 31 · New owner licensed · restaurant

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ChicagoZM

Changing handsFiled

Zayna Mediterranean Grill

1147 W Grand Ave 1 · Chicago, IL 60642

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business license · Oct 30 · New owner licensed · restaurant

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 3610 W Chicago Ave

3610 W Chicago Ave · Chicago, IL 60651

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Oct 26 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $98,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 7100 S Ashland Ave

7100 S Ashland Ave · Chicago, IL 60636

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Oct 22 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $20,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 2318 W Devon Ave

2318 W Devon Ave · Chicago, IL 60659

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Oct 13 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $80,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 2625 W Pershing Rd

2625 W Pershing Rd · Chicago, IL 60632

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Oct 9 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $500,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 7300 S Kedzie Ave

7300 S Kedzie Ave · Chicago, IL 60629

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Oct 8 · Build-out permit issued · new bakery · $516,000

Building permit · Feb 20 · Remodel permit issued · existing bakery · $77,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 5201 W Madison St

5201 W Madison St · Chicago, IL 60644

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Oct 6 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $200,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 3356 W 63rd St

3356 W 63rd St · Chicago, IL 60629

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Oct 5 · Build-out permit issued · new grocery store · $80,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 6200 W Higgins Ave

6200 W Higgins Ave · Chicago, IL 60630

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Sep 29 · Build-out permit issued · new grocery store · $3,850,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 3460 N Broadway

3460 N Broadway · Chicago, IL 60657

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Sep 28 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $750,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 2701 N Central Ave

2701 N Central Ave · Chicago, IL 60639

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Sep 22 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $79,320

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 6505 S Normal Blvd

6505 S Normal Blvd · Chicago, IL 60621

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Sep 16 · Build-out permit issued · new grocery store · $35,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 3315 N Harlem Ave

3315 N Harlem Ave · Chicago, IL 60634

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Sep 16 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $95,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 310 N Peoria St

310 N Peoria St · Chicago, IL 60607

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Sep 14 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $495,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 3101 N Clybourn Ave

3101 N Clybourn Ave · Chicago, IL 60618

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Aug 31 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $200,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 4045 N Cicero Ave

4045 N Cicero Ave · Chicago, IL 60641

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Aug 26 · Remodel permit issued · existing restaurant · $20,000

Building permit · Apr 15 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $1,550,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 66 E Washington St

66 E Washington St · Chicago, IL 60602

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Aug 26 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $7,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 161 N May St

161 N May St · Chicago, IL 60607

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Aug 24 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $150,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 2556 N Laramie Ave

2556 N Laramie Ave · Chicago, IL 60639

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Aug 24 · Build-out permit issued · new café · $20,000

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 4639 N Damen Ave

4639 N Damen Ave · Chicago, IL 60625

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Aug 19 · Build-out permit issued · new bakery · $100,000

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Chicago?

Just registeredFiled

2050 Dining

2050 N Milwaukee Ave · Chicago, IL 60647

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 17 · Opening inspection · not ready yet

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Chicago?

Permit filedFiled

New food business at 10538 S Ewing Ave

10538 S Ewing Ave · Chicago, IL 60617

Plans and permits are on file for this food business.

Building permit · Aug 17 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $115,000

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Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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