Some Businesses Re-Open While Others Struggle after Chantal – UPDATED

COMMUNITY NEWS

Compiled by Michelle Cassell
Editor

Updates on Eastgate Crossing

ALDI – Closed
Latest Update: Store flooring and refrigeration systems require replacement. Renovations are nearly complete with expected reopening in January 2026.

Birkenstock Footwear – Closed

Blo – Reopened at a temporary space at Salon Lofts, 201 S. Elliott Rd.

Bruegger’s Bagels – Closed
Latest Update: Closed. Baking equipment and seating area damaged by flooding. Kitchen renovation complete, finalizing dining area updates for January 2026 reopening.

Chipotle – Open

Chopt Creative Salad Co. – Open

Clean Juice – Closed
Latest Update: The juice equipment and refrigeration systems were damaged by flooding. New equipment has been installed, and the store renovation is complete—expected reopening in late January 2026.

Club Pilates – Closed

Core Power Yoga – Closed

CycleBar – Open

Dollar Tree – Permanently Closed

Eastgate Shoe Repair – Closed
Latest Update: Listed as closed. The News and Observer reports moving into Zartiques Rugs space.

Elements Massage Studio – Closed
Latest Update: Treatment rooms damaged by flooding. New equipment installed and space renovated. Planning to reopen in February 2026 with updated facilities.

Great Outdoors Provision Company – Expected to Open in Late October
Currently offering Tar Healing Collection  T-Shirt for $36.95 and donating 20% of its proceeds to Orange County General Recovery Fund.

Guglhupf Bake Shop – Open

Jersey Mike’s Subs – Closed
Latest Update: Closed temporarily. Food prep equipment and dining area damaged by flooding. Renovation is nearly complete with expected reopening in early February 2026.

Kippos – Closed
Latest Update: Could reopen by the end of the year.

The Loop Restaurant – Closed
Latest Update: Could reopen by the end of the year.

Lynns Hallmark – Closed permanently

Mariakakis Fine Food & Wine in Mariakakis Plaza – Open

Massage Envy – Closed

McPherson Cleaners – Open

MedFirst – Reopened at 1728 N. Fordham Blvd.

Olmaz Jewelers – Open
Temporarily relocated from Eastgate Crossing shopping center to the ground floor of  900 Willow Drive, near Stoney River at University Place.

PETCO – Closed
Latest Update: Significant damage to the grooming area and aquarium systems. A complete renovation is underway, including new flooring and updated layout. Expected reopening spring 2026.

Restore Hyper Wellness – Closed
Latest Update: Temporarily closed. Working with contractors to restore the facility and aiming for spring 2026 reopening.

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken – Permanently Closed

Rose Nails – Closed

Shake Shack – Closed
Latest Update: Closed. Kitchen and dining equipment affected by flooding. Renovation in final stages with planned reopening in February 2026.

Signs Now and Occasions Engraving in Mariakakis Plaza – Closed
Possibly reopening later this year.

Snooze Eatery – Closed
Latest Update: Kitchen equipment and dining area damaged by flooding. Renovation nearing completion with expected reopening in February 2026.

Starbucks – Permanently Closed

Style Brows Threading Studio – Reopened at SOLA Salon Studios at Ram’s Plaza.

T-Mobile – Open

Talbots – Permanently Closed

The Catering Company of Chapel Hill in Mariakakis Plaza – Open

The Shoe Repair in Mariakakis Plaza – Open

Trader Joe’s – Open

Twisted Noodles – Closed
Latest Update: Kitchen equipment and dining area damaged by flooding. The complete renovation of the cooking facilities and seating area is in progress. Expected reopening spring 2026.

ULTA Beauty – Closed
Latest Update: Significant water damage to product displays and salon area. A complete store renovation is underway, including new fixtures. Expected reopening spring 2026.

Waxing The City – Open

Winestore – Open

Yarns, Etc. – Closed
Latest Update: Looking for a new space.

Zartiques Rugs – Closed
Latest Update: Operating online.

97.9 The Hill Radio – Open
Latest Update: Broadcasting equipment protected. Continuing live coverage of community recovery efforts.

Updates on University Place

Bar Taco – Open

Silverspot Cinema – Open

Stoney River Steakhouse – Open
Latest Update: Reopened Monday and back to regular hours after completing repairs from flood damage.

The Soap and Shine – Closed

INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED AS WE RECEIVE IT

Michelle Cassell is a seasoned reporter who has covered everything from crime to hurricanes and local politics to human interest over the course of 35 years. As editor, she hopes to encourage writers of a wide range of backgrounds and interests in TLR’s coverage of Southern Orange County news. This reporter can be reached at: Information@TheLocalReporter.press.