new business

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

Purple Putter will offer high-tech indoor golf in a private, clubhouse-style setting.

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.

Fishbox Sushi opens Sept. 5 in Lafayette, offering fresh, self-service sushi with a pay-by-weight system at The Waters at Settlers Trace.

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

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.

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.

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 location is at the corner of Kaliste Saloom Road and Camellia Boulevard.

About 1,100 businesses operate in the city of Broussard, LA, and five more now count in those numbers. Mayor Ray Bourque also touts the progress the city has made in regard to road repairs and quality of life.

With prices for just about everything these days almost as high as Summer temperatures, we're all looking to save a few bucks every way we can.

We'll take a Grand Slam, please!

According to Developing Lafayette, the new digs will be in the former Romacelli/The Pond Bar & Grill at 200 Prescott Blvd Suite 101 in Youngsville's Sugar Mill Pond.