New in High Point: indie bookstore Spindle and Spine opens Oct. 29 on North Main Street and Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q opens Nov. 4. The city issued 335 permits in September.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Rebuilt each month. Openings come from Business High Point - Chamber of Commerce ribbon cuttings; building activity comes from the city’s permit and inspection reports. Know of an opening? Tell us through our contact page.
This is our monthly roundup of businesses opening in High Point, drawn from public ribbon cuttings and the city’s own permit records. A listing here is news, not an endorsement or an advertisement.
Who to call
- Opening a business? Zoning and permits: Development Services Center, 336-883-3151
- Business High Point - Chamber of Commerce: bhpchamber.org
- Restaurants and food trucks: Guilford County Environmental Health, 336-641-4811
Opening this month and next
Spindle and Spine, an independent bookstore, 504 N. Main St. The store holds a grand opening party and ribbon cutting with Business High Point from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The event is free, according to the chamber’s event listing.
Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q, 4012 Andres Ave. The barbecue chain opens a quick-casual High Point restaurant on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with a ribbon cutting at 10:40 a.m. and the doors opening at 11 a.m. The ceremony is free and includes a check presentation to a local charity, according to the chamber’s event listing.
What the permits say
The city issued 335 permits in September 2026, against 338 in September 2025, according to its September permit and inspection report (PDF). City inspectors made 1,919 inspections in the month.
| Permit type | September 2025 | September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial construction | 51 | 47 |
| Commercial over the counter | 50 | 37 |
| Residential construction | 38 | 68 |
| Residential over the counter | 145 | 131 |
| Fence | 22 | 28 |
| Sign | 15 | 5 |
| Demolition | 6 | 7 |
| Temporary use | 1 | 5 |
| Zoning compliance | 9 | 7 |
| Total | 338 | 335 |
Residential construction permits nearly doubled from a year earlier, while sign permits fell from 15 to 5. In the first three months of the city’s 2027 fiscal year, July through September, the city issued 1,154 permits, compared with 1,152 in the same months a year earlier.
Monthly permit totals for the city’s fiscal year, which starts July 1:
| Month | Fiscal 2026 (2025) | Fiscal 2027 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| July | 475 | 422 |
| August | 339 | 397 |
| September | 338 | 335 |
October through June of fiscal 2026 ranged from 305 permits (November 2025) to 439 (March 2026).
To see individual projects, search the city’s development activity dashboards, which map permits and land development cases and are updated daily.
Opening a business in High Point
- Check the zoning of your location on thePoint before you sign a lease.
- Pull permits for upfits, signs and home occupations through Build High Point; see our permits guide.
- Food businesses need a Guilford County health permit and plan review; see our restaurant inspections guide.
- Register the business with the N.C. Secretary of State if you form an LLC or corporation.
What this means for you
- A new bookstore opens on North Main Street at the end of October.
- Barbecue fans: Jim ‘N Nick’s opens Nov. 4.
- Home building is up sharply on last year’s permit count.
Related: home prices and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
What new businesses are opening in High Point?
Spindle and Spine, an independent bookstore at 504 N. Main St., holds its ribbon cutting Oct. 29, 2026, and Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q opens at 4012 Andres Ave. on Nov. 4.
When does Jim ‘N Nick’s open in High Point?
The restaurant opens at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, after a ribbon cutting with Business High Point at 10:40 a.m., according to the chamber.
How many building permits did High Point issue in September 2026?
335, including 47 commercial construction permits and 68 residential construction permits, according to the city’s monthly permit and inspection report.
How do I open a business in High Point?
Check the zoning for your location on the city’s map, then apply for permits through Build High Point. Business High Point, the local chamber, also offers startup resources.
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