January 2017’s Monthly Recap has a few goodies for you. There are some interesting developments that you may have missed, and also some openings that happened and will soon happen!
1. Hot Dog on a Stick opened in the Acadiana Mall, plus Charley’s Philly Steaks are coming to the mall.![](https://developinglafayette.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0800.jpg)
2. Rachael’s Cafe announced a much needed expansion project to their current building. ![](https://developinglafayette.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0801.jpg)
3. Taco Bell on West Congress completed their new building and opened with a sleek industrial feel.![](https://developinglafayette.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0802.jpg)
4. La-Z-Boy Furiture store is moving from their current location to new spot near Costco. ![](https://developinglafayette.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0803.jpg)
5. Desperado’s in Carencro was flattened and the potential for the spot is growing. ![](https://developinglafayette.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0804.jpg)
6. The competing convenience stores, Murphy Express & Stripes opened near at Ambassador & Cameron. ![](https://developinglafayette.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0805.jpg)
7. A new CC’s Coffeehouse and mini mall coming soon near E. Broussard. ![](https://developinglafayette.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0806.jpg)
8. Rentable Virtual Kitchens & Food Hub coming soon at N. University & Renaud Drive. ![](https://developinglafayette.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0807.jpg)
9. ESA opened their new Enrichment Center that has all kinds of modern science & tech programs. ![](https://developinglafayette.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0808.jpg)
10. New German named bakery & coffeehouse coming soon to Johnston & W. Broussard. ![](https://developinglafayette.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_0809.jpg)
— Taco Sisters’ 2nd location on Johnston is set to open February 8th!! – See post about the expansion.
— Zorba’s opened their local Greek and American restaurant. See post about them.
— CC’s Coffee in Youngsville opened in the Metairie Centre. See post.