BMIE Market 28208
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 40,197 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2,641 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 16,548 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±685 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 34,167 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 14,892 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $55,431 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3,886 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 34.0 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,244 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±51 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $236,300 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±19,987 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 20.2 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 86 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 28208 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 12.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +36.5% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +50.9% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +59.3% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +59.3% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 92 (range 83–101) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +2.5 per year, r² 0.79) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 68 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 66 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 61 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 83 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 28208. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +2.5 restaurants per year, r² 0.79, confidence High.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 688, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 68 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 65.5 | 66 | 40% | +26.2 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 61.3 | 61 | 35% | +21.5 |
| Market Momentum Score | 82.7 | 83 | 25% | +20.7 |
Consumer Market Score: 66 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 40,197 | 94 | 40% | +37.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 55,431 | 22 | 40% | +8.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 16,548 | 95 | 20% | +19.0 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 61 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 50.9 | 84 | 35% | +29.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 21.4 | 34 | 25% | +8.5 |
| Population (ACS) | 40,197 | 94 | 20% | +18.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 55,431 | 22 | 20% | +4.5 |
Market Momentum Score: 83 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 36.5 | 87 | 50% | +43.3 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 50.9 | 84 | 30% | +25.4 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 59.3 | 70 | 20% | +14.1 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (301)
By cuisine
American 67 · Coffee 26 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 24 · Mexican 20 · Sandwiches 18 · Burgers 17 · Dessert 16 · Chicken / wings 15 · Bakery 14 · Pizza 14 · Seafood 13 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 11 · Latin American (other) 10 · Juice / smoothies 9 · Healthy / salads / bowls 7 · Asian 6 · Breakfast 6 · Japanese 6 · BBQ 5 · Caribbean 5 · Chinese 5 · Italian 4 · Sushi 4 · Greek 3 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · Spanish / tapas 2 · Vegan 2 · Vegetarian 2 · African 1 · British / Irish pub food 1 · European 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Thai 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 179 · Bar 55 · Quick service 53 · Casual dining 25 · Dessert 22 · Coffee shop 20 · Bakery 17 · Café 15 · Other 11 · Juice, smoothie, tea 10 · Brewery / taproom 8 · Food truck 8 · Specialty food shop 7 · Delivery-focused 4 · Fast casual 4 · Buffet 1 · Catering 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Street Kitchen | Quick service · Food truck | American | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| 33rd & Main | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| A Mouthful | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2601 Tuckaseegee Rd | open |
| A Taste of Carolina | Bar | Concourse B, near Gate B6 | open | |
| A&W Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4930 Minuteman Way | open |
| Ajd Restaurant Group Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1500 W Morehead St Ste A | open | |
| American Deli American DELI | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 3210 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| American Express Centurion Lounge The Centurion Lounge - IAH | Bar | Charlotte Douglas International Airport intersection of Concourses D & E, mezzanine level, 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open | |
| Anita's Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2904 Yorkmont Rd | open |
| As Boxer Security LLC | Quick service | Burgers | 1000 W Morehead St | open |
| Asap Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3210 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Auntie Anne's Auntie Anne's | Café · Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Coffee · Bakery | 5501 R C Josh Birmingham Parkway Charlotte Airport - Atrium | open |
| Azul Tacos And Beer | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2122 Thrift Rd A | open |
| Azure Skye Beverages | Winery / distillery / taproom | 5253 Old Dowd Rd Unit 3 | open | |
| Bad Daddy's Burger Bar Bad Daddy's Burger Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Casual dining · Café · Bar · Juice, smoothie, tea | Mexican · Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee · Burgers · American · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Juice / smoothies | Bringham Concourse C, 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy Gate 4 | open |
| Bar-B-Q King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 2900 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Beaudevin | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Beauregards | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 3030 Freedom Dr | open |
| Bela's Indian Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1540 WEST Blvd Ste 109 | open | |
| Bimbo Bakeries USA Bimbo Bakeries USA | Bakery | Bakery | 3100 International Airport Dr | open |
| Bite Size | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 3210 CPCC Harris Campus Dr | open |
| Black moon lounge clt | Bar | 4001 Wilkinson Blvd | open | |
| Blue Blaze Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 528 S Turner Ave | open | |
| Bojangles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy # Concours | open | |
| Bojangles Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 3301 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 5321 Old Dowd Road | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2929 Freedom Drive | open |
| Boo Boo | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1230 W Morehead St | open |
| Bossy Beulah's Bossy Beulah’s | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 2200 Freedom Dr | open |
| Brioche Dorée | Bakery | Bakery | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Brown Derby Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1404 W Morehead St | open | |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3421 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Cachapas El Guaro2.0 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 3733 Freedom Dr | open |
| Caffelus | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Coffee shop | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 4801 Larkmoore Ct | open |
| California Pizza Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Capitaine Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 2753 Rozzelles Ferry Rd | open | |
| Captain D's Captain D's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 2838 Freedom Dr | open |
| Carolina Beer Co. | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Carolina Cooks Restaurant Equipment | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 1451 Bryant St | open | |
| Carolina Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4600 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Catch 21 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Sandwiches · American | 1540 West Blvd Ste 101 | open |
| Charlotte 1, NC American Deli | Quick service | 3210 Wilkinson Blvd Suite #B-3, Charlotte, NC 28208, United States | open | |
| Charter Link | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2801 Yorkmont Rd | open | |
| Chex Grill Chex Grill & Wings | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Burgers | 2734 Freedom Dr | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | 5501 Birmingham Parkway | open | |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 5501 Birmingham Parkway | open |
| Chicken King Chicken King | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2604 West Blvd | open |
| Chicken King Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Chicken / wings · American | 423 Bradford Dr | open |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mexican · American | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| China Bowl Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2712 Freedom Dr | open |
| chocolate river | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1540 West Blvd Ste 100 | open |
| Church's Texas Chicken Church's Chicken | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 3443 Wilkinson Boulevard | open |
| Cinnabon | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy Concourse A | open | |
| Cinnabon Cinnabon | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | Concourse A - Charlotte Douglas International Airport, 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Cinnabon Brookwood Farms BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| CLT Airport, NC Shake Shack | Quick service | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open | |
| Community Table Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 5301 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Cook Out | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2540 Freedom Dr | open | |
| Cottage 2 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1610 Ashley Rd #5 | open |
| counter- | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 3203 Queen City Dr. I-85 & Mulberry Rd. | open |
| Crav’n Caribbean | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Crown & Tide Seafood Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Cupcake Canvas LLC | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| CupLux Coffee Drive-Thru | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 3115 Freedom Dr | open |
| Cuzzo's Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 3418 Tuckaseegee Rd | open |
| D E Williams Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2901 Interstate St | open | |
| Dairy Queen Dairy Queen | Dessert · Quick service | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 2732 Wilkinson Blvd 2732 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Dee's Vegan To-Go | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 1540 West Blvd | open |
| Designia Maintenance Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 919 Exchange St | open | |
| Distinctive Soul Creations | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2200 Thrift Road (Inside The City Kitch) | open |
| Dixie Belle Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1900 Gateway Blvd | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 2801 Freedom Dr | open |
| Dpf Alternatives Nc, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2818 Queen City Dr Ste L | open | |
| DQ / Orange Julius on Wilkinson | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 2732 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop | Coffee | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 2901 Wilkinson Boulevard | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 1601 W Morehead St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Juice / smoothies · Dessert | 5501 RC Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Quick service | 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway | open | |
| Dyad Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2928 Rozzelles Ferry Rd | open |
| Dylan's Candy Bar | Dessert | Dessert | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| E2M Kitchen | Delivery-focused | Healthy / salads / bowls | 1907 Gateway Blvd | open |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels Einstein Bros. Bagels | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| El Sazon Latino | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 1501 West Blvd | open |
| Elite Smokes Charlotte | Bar | 2825 Rozzelles Ferry Rd | open | |
| Enderly Coffee Co. Cafe & Coffee Roaster | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2620 Tuckaseegee Rd | open |
| Ewing-dunn Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy Unit 16 | open | |
| Exel Global Logistics | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1000 Bond St | open | |
| Exposed Vegan | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 1540 West Blvd Ste 102 | open | |
| Fine Bread Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3210 Wilkinson Blvd Unit B3 | open | |
| First in Flight Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Fish Wing | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1501 West Blvd Ste G | open |
| Food For Your Soul CLT | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Vegetarian | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Fox Sports Skybox | Bar · Casual dining | American | open | |
| Freedom Four Dots Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3232 Freedom Dr | open | |
| Freedom Fridge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2916 Parkway Ave | open | |
| FreeMore Tavern | Bar · Casual dining | 1500 W Morehead St C | open | |
| Fresh From The Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4419 Tuckaseegee Rd | open | |
| From Philly To Charlit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 4419 Tuckaseegee Rd | open |
| Gameway | Other · Bar | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open | |
| George's Philly Love | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Sandwiches | 1519 Parker Dr | open |
| Gilligan's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 3022 Freedom Dr | open |
| Glaze Dessert Bar | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Golden Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1535 Remount Rd | open |
| Grand Caymanian | Bar | Grand Cayman | open | |
| Grier-perkins Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3250 Wilkinson Blvd Unit G | open | |
| Hibachi Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 2908 Oak Lake Blvd | open |
| Hibachi Steak & Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5946 Wilkinson Blvd | open | |
| Hissho Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Hmshost | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open | |
| Homestyle Kitchn LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 314 N College St Ste A | open |
| Honeybear Bake Shop | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · African | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Hong Phat Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2400 Tuckaseegee Rd | open |
| Hoppin Johns | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · American | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3305 Scott Futrell Dr | open |
| Hypothetically Speaking Industries Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3115 Freedom Dr | open | |
| Ice Vibes | Bar | 1118 Tennyson Dr | open | |
| Ichiban Sushi & Hibachi | Buffet | Asian · Chinese | 3302 Queen City Dr | open |
| Illy Illy | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Its Like Poetry From The Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1548 Wickham Ln | open | |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Burgers | 1600 West Blvd | open |
| JackBeagle's Morehead | Casual dining · Bar | American | 1404 W Morehead St | open |
| Jamba Jamba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Quick service | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy Concourse D | open |
| Jamba Charlotte Airport Jamba | Quick service | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy Concourse A | open | |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 2908 Oak Lake Blvd. Suite 101 | open |
| Jet's Pizza Jet's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1800 Rozzelles Ferry Rd | open |
| Junior's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2908 Oak Lake Blvd Ste 102 | open |
| Just Harvest Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2320 Cascade Pointe Blvd | open | |
| K and Js Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1540 West Blvd | open |
| Karma lounge | Bar | 2710 Tuckaseegee Rd | open | |
| KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2834 Boyer St | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2639 Freedom Drive | open |
| Kosta's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2925 Yorkmont Rd | open |
| Kristy's Creole Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2020 Thrift Rd | open |
| Krustaceans Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2908 Oak Lake Blvd Ste 102 | open |
| Krystal Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2820 Boyer St | open | |
| La Acapulquena | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4709 Tuckaseegee Rd #8 | open |
| La Chiva Loca | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2303 West Blvd | open |
| Lawrence Caribbean Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 3011 West Blvd | open |
| Legion Brewing West Morehead | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 2013 W Morehead St | open | |
| Linehaul Express Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 958 Westmere Ave | open | |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3220 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Londa's To Go | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1540 West Blvd | open |
| Love In Action Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 4419 Tuckaseegee Rd | open |
| Love Is Love Always | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 4419 Tuckaseegee Rd | open |
| LuLu's Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 2400 Tuckaseegee Rd | open |
| Lynn's Boom Boom Room And Hookah Lounge | Bar | open | ||
| M And M Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1700 Donald Ross Rd | open |
| Mad Dash | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2200 Thrift Rd Ste 3 | open |
| Maiz Agua Sal - MAS | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1018 Jay St #110 | open |
| Manhattan Wings & Fish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4709 Tuckaseegee Rd | open |
| Mariah’s Taco Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Mexican | 3700 Freedom Dr | open |
| Marquee Charlotte | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 3131 Tuckaseegee Rd | open |
| Maxi's Nutrition Club | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 3100 Tacoma St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2820 Boyer St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2745 Freedom Dr | open |
| Meals By Mariah | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Mems Thai Kitchen LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian · American | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Midnight Mulligan Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2215 Thrift Rd Unit A | open | |
| Midwood Smokehouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 3101 Piper Ln, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA | open |
| Minute Suites Clt D/e Connector Minute Suites | Bar | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open | |
| Mix Grill & Wings | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1540 West Blvd | open |
| mmfoodgroup | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | 1700 Donald Ross Rd | open | |
| Mr 3s Crab Pot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 401 Bradford Dr | open |
| Mr C's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1300 W Morehead St | open |
| Mr G's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Burgers | 5027 Morris Field Dr | open |
| Mr. Ultimate Hot Dogs & Sausages | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2860 Freedom Dr | open | |
| MrBeast Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 500 Bradford Dr | open |
| Munchies Wings And Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4709 Tuckaseegee Rd Ste 7 | open |
| Nana Morrison's Soul Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 2908 Oak Lake Blvd | open |
| Nick's Gyros and Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Seafood · American | 1600 West Blvd | open |
| Nicky's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2416 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 | open |
| Nicole's Good Eats & Sweets | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1540 West Blvd Ste 100 | open |
| Niko's Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 4948 Airport Center Pkwy | open |
| Noble Smoke | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 2216 Freedom Dr | open |
| NoDa Brewing Company NoDa Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open | |
| Not Just Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1026 Jay St | open |
| Omb At Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Bar | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open | |
| Open Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1318 W Morehead St | open |
| Oshu Sushi | Delivery-focused | Japanese · Sushi | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Our Place Bar & Grill | Bar | 2710 Tuckaseegee Rd | open | |
| Paint Nite | Bar | 1500 W Morehead St | open | |
| Panda Express Burger King | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Burgers · Asian · American | 5501 Josh Birmingham Prkw | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Coffee shop · Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual · Café | Coffee · Bakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 5501 R C Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Papa John's Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Phillips Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | Concourse C | open |
| Philly's Italian Water Ice | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Italian · Dessert | 2910 Freedom Dr | open |
| Pinkberry - Temporarily Closed Pinkberry Türkiye | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Pinky's Westside Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1600 W Morehead St | open |
| Pizza Baby | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2135 Thrift Rd Ste. 101 | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3215 Freedom Dr Mecklenburg | open |
| Pizza My Heart charlotte | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2220 Thrift Rd | open |
| Platform Coffee + Kitchen | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Breakfast | 919 Berryhill Rd #104 | open |
| Po Boy's Low Country Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 3022 Freedom Dr | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 3318 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Pregame Bar & Lounge | Bar | 1527 West Blvd | open | |
| Pret A Manger | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee · Sandwiches · Breakfast | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Priority Pass Lounge | Other · Bar | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open | |
| Que Fresa Taqueria + Bar (Wesley Heights) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1500 W Morehead St | open |
| Queen City Cheesesteaks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Queen City Fish Fry | Delivery-focused · Food truck | British / Irish pub food | 2901 West Blvd | open |
| Quiznos Jersey Mike's Subs | Other · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy Unit 13 | open |
| Ranch 1 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Ranch House of Charlotte | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Steakhouse · American | 5614 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Reba's Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 2240 Camp Greene St | open | |
| Red Mango | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Red Star Lounge | Bar | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open | |
| Reina Sports Bar | Bar | 1516 Alleghany St | open | |
| Renaldo's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1540 West Blvd | open |
| Restaurant Constance | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · European | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Rinconcito Nica | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3541 Scott Futrell Dr | open | |
| Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1806 Rozzelles Ferry Rd | open |
| Rocket Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1213 W Morehead St | open |
| RockHouse Charlotte | Bar | 1235 W Morehead St | open | |
| Rockstar Hibachi - Charlotte Food Truck | Food truck · Catering | Japanese | 2303 West Blvd | open |
| Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory | Dessert | Dessert | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Runaway Whiskey & Wine | Bar | 2135 Thrift Rd Suite 104 | open | |
| Sabor Limón | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2200 Thrift Rd | open | |
| Salad Slayer | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 2800 Crisman St | open |
| Salsarita's Franchising | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2908 Oak Lake Blvd | open | |
| Salsarita's Fresh Cantina | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Mexican · Healthy / salads / bowls | 5501 Rc Josh Birmingham Pkwy Suite 100 | open |
| Salsarita’s Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Pizza · Mexican | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Savona Mill | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 500 S Turner Ave | open | |
| Savor Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1400 W Morehead St. | open |
| SAVÚ Charlotte | Restaurant (service type not stated) | W Trade St | open | |
| Sbarro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Pizza · Healthy / salads / bowls | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy Unit 13 | open |
| Scooter Snacks & More | Dessert | 1520 West Blvd Ste F | open | |
| Shake Shack Charlotte Douglas Gate D1 Shake Shack | Quick service | Burgers · American | Josh Birmingham Pkwy Gate D1 | open |
| Shellie D's Kitchen | Food truck | 3301 Freedom Dr | open | |
| Showmars Showmars | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2601 Freedom Dr | open |
| Smashburger Smashburger | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers · Breakfast | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| SPOONS - City Kitch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway, Host Marriott/Starbucks C | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | open | |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop | Coffee | 5501 R C Josh Birmingham Pkwy. | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Stella Bar | Bar | American | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Streetcar Bar + Bites | Bar | 2135 Thrift Rd | open | |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 3240 Wilkinson Blvd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 3232 Freedom Dr | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 2904 Yorkmont Rd Ste A | open |
| Summit Seltzer | Brewery / taproom | 2215 Thrift Rd Ste B | open | |
| Sun's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Sweet Treats by Nikki | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | open | |
| Sycamore Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open | |
| Taco Bell | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2834 Boyer Street | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 3117 Freedom Dr | open |
| Tacos and Mas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2908 Oak Lake Blvd #105 | open |
| Taqueria Chile Frito | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2415 W Morehead St | open | |
| Taqueria Chonita Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2910 Freedom Dr | open | |
| Taqueria Lupita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2609 Freedom Dr | open |
| Taste of Soul Plantbased & Vegan Cuisine (virtual kitchen) We are 100% Vegan (Inside Citykitch) Virtual Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| Tequileria | Bar | Mexican | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Teranga City CLT | Bar | American | 750 W Morehead St | open |
| The Batchmaker | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Bakery · Juice / smoothies · Dessert | 901 Berryhill Rd | open |
| The Burger Company Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1500 W Morehead St Ste C | open | |
| The Club CLT The Club Airport Lounges | Bar | Charlotte Douglas International Airport, 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy Level 2 | open | |
| The Garbage Can | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1540 West Blvd Unit 103 | open | |
| The Great American Bagel Bakery The Great American Bagel, Oak Lawn | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| The Local The Local | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service · Casual dining | Sandwiches · Pizza · American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| The Nickel Bar | Bar | 2817 Rozzelles Ferry Rd | open | |
| The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 2326 Arty Ave | open |
| The Plated Palette | Food truck | 620 W Morehead St | open | |
| The Scoop N Scootery The Scoop N Scootery Ice Cream Delivery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 2135 Thrift Rd | open |
| The Sunny Side of the Egg | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Coffee | 2200 Thrift Rd | open |
| The Taproom | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| The Young Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 500 Bradford Dr # A | open | |
| Thoughtful Baking Co | Other · Bakery | Bakery | 901 Berryhill Rd | open |
| Three Rivers Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2801 Yorkmont Rd Ste 250 | open | |
| Today | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | Chatlotte Douglas International Airport | open |
| Tora Sushi & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1213 W Morehead St | open |
| Toucan Louie's | Other | Sandwiches | 2753 Rozzelles Ferry Rd | open |
| Town Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 800 Grandin Rd | open | |
| Tropical Goodies 2 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Caribbean · American | 2601 Tuckaseegee Rd | open |
| TU ONE OH TACOS | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1540 West Blvd Ste 101 | open |
| U.S. Fried Chicken & Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 4419 Tuckaseegee Rd | open |
| Ultra lounge | Bar | open | ||
| Ultrafy Usa, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2763 Interstate St | open | |
| Uncle chef seafood & wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 2908 Oak Lake Blvd #102 | open |
| Uptown Minibar | Bar | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open | |
| Vox | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 2401 Wilkinson Blvd | open | |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 3309 Queen City Dr | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2801 Boyer Street | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3300 Freedom Dr. | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 5501 Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Westend Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2817 Rozzelles Ferry Rd | open | |
| Westside Tavern | Bar | American | 3323 Avalon Ave | open |
| Whisky River | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open |
| Who U Wit Bar & grill" | Bar · Quick service · Casual dining | 2402 Wilkinson Blvd | open | |
| Wicked Weed | Bar | 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy | open | |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 3240 Wilkinson Blvd Ste C-1 | open |
| Woodshed Bar | Bar | 3935 Queen City Dr | open | |
| Worlds Largest Pub Crawl | Bar | 1235 W. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28208, United States | open | |
| Wu-Rons | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 2200 Thrift rd | open |
| Yard Cooked Dishes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 1610 Ashley Rd #7 | open |
| Yeller Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1835 A, Lindbergh St | open |
| Babe Cave Clt | Bar | 2122 Freedom Dr Ste D | closed | |
| Walmart Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 3240 Wilkinson Blvd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 64 | 54 | — | — | — | 10 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 58 | 49 | — | — | — | 9 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 64 | 55 | — | — | — | 9 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 71 | 63 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 70 | 53 | 25 | 24 | 2 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 70 | 50 | 22 | 23 | 3 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 69 | 50 | 25 | 20 | 3 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 71 | 51 | 22 | 24 | 3 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 70 | 56 | 26 | 27 | 2 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 70 | 54 | 21 | 28 | 3 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 64 | 48 | 19 | 25 | 3 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 60 | 46 | 19 | 24 | 2 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 59 | 45 | 17 | 24 | 3 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 53 | 43 | 16 | 23 | 3 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 55 | 44 | 15 | 24 | 3 | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 55 | 42 | 12 | 26 | 3 | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 58 | 44 | 14 | 27 | 2 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 58 | 43 | 14 | 27 | 2 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 65 | 52 | 12 | 37 | 2 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 70 | 57 | 15 | 38 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 74 | 61 | 17 | 38 | 5 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 74 | 59 | 19 | 36 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 78 | 61 | 19 | 38 | 3 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 82 | 65 | 20 | 41 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 81 | 63 | 17 | 41 | 4 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 84 | 66 | 17 | 43 | 5 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 86 | 65 | 18 | 42 | 4 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 89 | 71 | 23 | 43 | 4 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 105 | 83 | 25 | 49 | 8 | 5 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 110 | 86 | 27 | 49 | 9 | 6 | NAICS2022 |