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  "description": "The Venue Bar & Grill will open in Fremont offering casual food, drinks, and entertainment.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-17T21:37:25.000Z",
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  "textContent": "FREMONT, NC — The Venue Bar & Grill is targeting an April opening at 121 East Main St., Fremont, NC 27830, owner Brandon Canaday told Business Debut. The new full-service bar and grill will be operated by Brandon Canaday and his wife, Victoria Kennedy.\n\nCanaday said equipment has been ordered and progress is ongoing as they prepare the space for opening.\n\nAnnouncement from The Venue on Facebook\n\n## What to Expect\n\nThe Venue Bar & Grill will feature two pool tables, a full-service bar and seating for approximately 60 guests. Plans include nine four-top tables, two six-top tables and about 14 barstools.\n\nThe menu will focus on casual bar and grill fare, including hamburgers, hot dogs, wraps, wings and appetizers. Weekend entertainment is also part of the concept, with plans for karaoke, DJs and live music.\n\nCanaday said the goal is to create a space that feels welcoming to all guests. “We want it where everybody feels comfortable in there,” he told Business Debut.\nThe Venue plans to host local musicians and small bands, and is considering live performances for its opening.\n\nThis marks Canaday’s first restaurant venture. He also owns a wellness business in Smithfield and manages a stainless steel fabrication company.\n\n## Opening Timeline\n\nThe team is targeting an April opening.\n\n## Hours\n\nPlanned hours are 11 a.m. — 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday.\n\nFriday and Saturday hours are expected to run 11 a.m. — 1 or 2 a.m., with Sunday service planned for 11 a.m. — 9 or 10 p.m. Hours may be adjusted based on demand.\n\n## Follow for More\n\nFollow on Facebook.\n\n* * *\n\n Are you a restaurant vendor? Join our referral network and reach more interested prospects.  ",
  "title": "Fremont NC Welcoming New Full-Service Bar and Grill",
  "updatedAt": "2026-02-17T21:37:25.000Z"
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