January 2025’s Biz Buzz

Here’s what’s happening locally this month in Washtenaw County: openings, closings, and business updates in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Plymouth and more.

Now open

Planet Fitness is now open at 460 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor. This new 17,560 sq. ft. facility is staffed 24/7 for gym enthusiasts to work out around the clock, any day of the week. This is the second location in Ann Arbor.

Opening soon

Slim Chickens will be opening at 5505 Arbor Chase Dr., Ann Arbor on January 6. This is the first full-service slim chickens in Michigan.

Echelon Kitchen & Bar is set to open at 200 S. Main St., early 2025. Executive Chef Joseph VanWagner will bring his expertise in the kitchen to downtown Ann Arbor. Their website describes their food as “Wood fired. Vegetable forward.”

Tabe will open at 209 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, the former Jim Brady’s. Tabe will be an Asian fusion restaurant and is set to open in February.

Eat Thai will open in the next few months at 332 S. Main St. This downtown spot has been empty since KouZina Greek Street Food closed in December 2023.

Moving

Avalon Cafe and Kitchen is moving locations downtown Ann Arbor. They closed the location at 120 E. Liberty in Ann Arbor on Dec. 23. However, they will return to a new spot after a brief hiatus. On Jan. 13, they will reopen next to Pretzel Bell at 224 S. Main St.

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