New in Wake Forest: permits for Biscuit Belly on Rogers Branch Road, a downtown consignment boutique, and food permits for Firebirds, Pho Moc and Warehouse BBQ.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Rebuilt each month. This roundup comes from public records: the Town of Wake Forest’s New Businesses Coming to Wake Forest list and Wake County’s food establishment permits.
Wake Forest publishes a monthly list of businesses that have been issued a building permit to operate in town, and we pair it with food permits from Wake County Environmental Health, which every restaurant, food stand and food truck needs before it serves the public. A permit does not mean the doors are open; it means the business has cleared a step toward opening. Some entries are a new owner or a renovation, not a new business.
Opening a business in Wake Forest?
- Planning Department (zoning, the new-business list): 919-435-9510
- Inspections Department (building permits, pre-occupancy): 919-435-9531
- Wake County Environmental Health (food permits): 919-856-5700
- Get the list by email: sign up for “New Businesses Coming to Wake Forest” in E-Notifier
Building permits issued in September
From the town’s list, in the town’s own wording:
| Business | Address |
|---|---|
| Biscuit Belly Restaurant | 3601 Rogers Branch Road, Suite 101 |
| Hampton Way grocery store | 12223 Hampton Way Drive, Suite 400 |
| Next Consignment Boutique | 150 S. White St. |
| Restore Spine and Pain PLLC | 1904 S. Main St., Suite 114 |
| Prizm Pest Control of NC | 1904 S. Main St., Suite 114, and 740 Merritt Capital Drive, Suite 119 |
| Parker Legal PLLC | 1756 Heritage Center Drive, Suite 204 |
| Ron Schwartz Commercial LLC | 1756 Heritage Center Drive, Suite 204 |
| Valor Performance LLC | 5103 Unicon Drive, Suite J |
| Automatic Leasing Service Inc. | 5115 Unicon Drive, Suite A |
| Personal storage (owner) | 5107 Unicon Drive, Suite H |
| Op Burgers NC LLC (owner change) | 11420 Capital Blvd. |
The Rogers Branch Road shopping center keeps filling in. In the last three months the town’s list has also included Anstead’s Cigar Barn and Barre3 Fitness at 3605 Rogers Branch Road (August), and Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar, Holistic Vitality Center and Modern Tasty Food there in July.
New food permits
Wake County issued these food permits to places with a Wake Forest address from Aug. 26 through the latest data, according to its open data:
| Permit date | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 26 | Summer Moon Cafe | 11108 Ligon Mill Road, Suite 140 | Restaurant |
| Aug. 28 | Colombian Street at The Flavor District | 11016 Capital Blvd., Suite 12 | Food stand |
| Aug. 31 | Vira Bistro | 3604 Rogers Branch Road, Suite 101 | Restaurant |
| Aug. 31 | Red Robin | 11420 Capital Blvd. | Restaurant |
| Sept. 4 | Alleycat Foods | 11016 Capital Blvd. | Food truck |
| Sept. 5 | Bowl Da Dash | 12239 Capital Blvd. | Food truck |
| Sept. 10 | JS Riveras Restaurant | 927 Durham Road, Suite 107 | Restaurant |
| Sept. 10 | Outback Steakhouse | 680 Richland Grove Ave. | Restaurant |
| Sept. 19 | Pho Moc | 1898 S. Franklin St., Suite 110 | Restaurant |
| Sept. 21 | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill | 1311 Grove Village Road | Restaurant |
| Sept. 21 | Warehouse BBQ | 12281 Capital Blvd. | Restaurant |
Some line up with the town’s building permit list: Warehouse BBQ at 12281 Capital Blvd. was on the town’s June list, and the town listed Rivera’s Pupusas in June at 927 Durham Road, Suite 107, the address of the county’s JS Riveras Restaurant permit. The Red Robin permit is at the same address as the town’s September “owner change” entry for Op Burgers NC LLC. A county address of Wake Forest can include places just outside town limits.
How we build this list
- Town list: businesses issued a building permit to operate in town, posted monthly by the Planning Department.
- County food permits: the date Wake County Environmental Health issued a permit, which can follow a new opening, a new owner or a remodel.
- We do not list home-based businesses or private filings without a public address.
Know of an opening or closing we missed? Tell us through our contact page.
What this means for you
- Biscuit Belly, Vira Bistro and the Rogers Branch Road shops add to a growing cluster near Forestville Road.
- New restaurants get their first inspection soon after opening; see our restaurant inspections guide to look up scores.
- Downtown gained a consignment boutique on South White Street.
Frequently asked questions
What new businesses are coming to Wake Forest?
In September 2026 the town issued building permits to Biscuit Belly at 3601 Rogers Branch Road, Next Consignment Boutique at 150 S. White St., a grocery store on Hampton Way Drive and several offices on Heritage Center Drive and Unicon Drive.
What new restaurants got food permits in Wake Forest?
Wake County issued food permits in September 2026 to JS Riveras Restaurant on Durham Road, Outback Steakhouse on Richland Grove Avenue, Pho Moc on South Franklin Street, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill on Grove Village Road and Warehouse BBQ on Capital Boulevard.
How do I find out what is being built in Wake Forest?
The town posts a monthly list of businesses issued building permits and emails it through E-Notifier. Its development activity dashboard maps projects under review. Questions go to the Planning Department at 919-435-9510.
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