Biscuit Belly to Open Two Richmond Locations
The breakfast chain will debut its first area restaurants in Short Pump and Chesterfield this fall and winter.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Dining Out
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Biscuit Belly is set to expand into the Richmond area with two new locations opening between October and December 2026. The chain, which took over former Maple Street storefronts, specializes in biscuit sandwiches, brunch, and daytime cocktails.
Why it matters
The expansion follows a major 2026 corporate acquisition that saw Biscuit Belly take over dozens of properties previously operated by the Maple Street brand.
The restaurants will operate daily from 7am to 2pm. In other markets, the chain lists biscuit sandwich prices typically ranging from $10 to $13.
The players
Biscuit Belly
This restaurant chain specializes in Southern-style biscuit sandwiches, brunch fare, and a selection of daytime cocktails.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is a national restaurant and retail company that previously owned the Maple Street Biscuit Company brand.
Nash & Smashed
Nash & Smashed is a restaurant operator that acquired the former Maple Street site located on Huguenot Road.
The details
Biscuit Belly secured the sites as part of a July 2026 deal in which Cracker Barrel sold 35 of its Maple Street locations to the chain. While the new Richmond restaurants occupy former Maple Street spaces, the Huguenot Road location was separately claimed by Nash & Smashed.
Timeline
July 2026: Cracker Barrel sold 35 locations to Biscuit Belly.
October 27, 2026: The Short Pump Biscuit Belly opens to the public.
December 15, 2026: The Chesterfield Biscuit Belly opens.
Culture Shift
The expansion reflects a broader trend of restaurant portfolio consolidation where chains trade physical assets to sharpen their specific market focus. This shift suggests a move toward more specialized brunch-focused concepts replacing generalist breakfast brands in suburban retail corridors.
Richmond residents can expect the Short Pump location at 11657 W. Broad St to begin serving customers in late October, followed by the Chesterfield spot at 14122 Hull Street Road in December. The brand will provide a new option for brunch-goers looking for daytime cocktails and biscuit-focused meals during early morning hours.
The takeaway
The arrival of Biscuit Belly provides a new option for morning diners across the Richmond suburbs. Residents should note the consistent 7am to 2pm operating hours if planning a weekend brunch visit.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Axios.
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