November 2026’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.

Openings

Dunkin’ Donuts and Jimmy John’s is now open in Milan at 1000 Dexter St, Milan. This building has been vacant since JR’s Hometown Grill and Pub closed in 2024.

Zippy Auto Wash is now open at 1259 Dexter St, Milan. FastPass memberships are available.

L.L.Bean in Briarwood Mall, 204 Briarwood Cir Suite G145B, Ann Arbor, is now open. The only other Michigan location is in Clinton township

Sundazed Coffee & Matcha is open inside Mothfire Brewing Company, 713 W. Ellsworth Rd. They are open Monday and Tuesday 7am-2pm

The Grove Indoor Play & Cafe is a new play cafe at 4095 Stone School Rd, Ann Arbor. This kid-friendly spot includes a variety of play equipment for little ones, and coffee for adults. Memberships, birthday parties and events are offered. 

Coming soon

BurgerFi will be opening its first Ypsilanti location in Fountain Square Shopping Center, 2997 Washtenaw Road. This is BurgerFi’s second Michigan location, the first being in Northville. It is set to open later this fall.

Closing 

Bridge Community Cafe, 217 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, has closed.

Stephenson Ceramics Studio and Gallery has closed at 4380 West Waters Road, Ann Arbor.

Change in ownership

Seva in Westgate Shopping Center, 2541 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, has announced that the owners are looking for a successor so they can retire.

Social Vines winery has acquired Zingerman’s Cornman Farms, at 8540 Island Lake Rd., Dexter.

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