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Fat Pat’s is expanding in Lafayette, a new beer garden is planned, and Walmart is investing millions nearby.

Bistrology is opening its new Latin-inspired brunch restaurant in Lafayette on January 12.

Cuban Traditions, a new restaurant set to open on Johnston Street in 2026, will bring authentic Cuban food and glass-enclosed pig roasting to Lafayette.

A new Montessori preschool in Scott will open soon, combining faith-based values with hands-on learning for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

Lafayette welcomes Kay Jewelers to River Marketplace, while Louise Lane Boutique and Abathecary announce upcoming closures.

NOW OPEN! A New Sulphur Ice Cream Spot Combines 90s Homemade Treats & Arcade Fun.

Downtown Açai is being opened by Cortney Meyers and her family, who also own Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

Rowe & Co. Play Studio is set to open later this spring at Mill Commons on Chemin Metairie Parkway.

One giant media company is set to expand their business in the Lone Star State. But not in the way you'd imagine.

Oh, and it's going to be BYOB!

You can actively help get Trader Joe's to Lafayette.

The restaurant is called SoLou and is located in the former Grub Burger Bar location. The address is 1905 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Suite 101.

Lafayette loves a good drive-thru and has been anticipating the opening of HTeaO. They offer a new way to experience a Southern favorite, Iced Tea.

We do our best to keep tabs on the latest Acadiana business news for you. And here are a couple of new additions heading our way.

Blazin' Hot Chicken, which already has two restaurants in southwest Louisiana, will soon open a location in Lafayette.

It's the third Acadiana location of the popular Cajun foods market brand.

The Broussard/Youngsville area will soon welcome two new franchises to the area. PJ's Coffee and Little Caesars will both be opening up locations there in the next couple of months.

The site will be home to a new car wash called Cajun Clean Express Wash.

While the parking lot of the Walmart currently sits empty, plans are in the works to develop the property.

A new Burger King restaurant will be opening soon at 5301 Johnston Street at Broadmoor Blvd. This is next to the Time Plaza Shopping Center.