Dave & Buster's is under construction at Riverchase Galleria, more than a year after the project was announced.

"We are hoping to get them open before the end of the year before the holidays," said Mike White, general manager of Riverchase Galleria.

The restaurant and arcade will be located in a 40,000-square-foot space near the front of the shopping mall, he said. It will share a space with Forever 21, which is currently in a temporary space in the mall. Forever 21 is expected to open in its new space in August.

Riverchase Galleria is also preparing to welcome a Carter's baby and children's clothing store this summer. Construction is underway now, White said.

A new clothing store for teens ISHI 7:18 recently opened at the mall. Women's clothing store ISHI? is also coming to Riverchase Galleria.

Guadalajara Grill is expected to open by the end of May in the former California Pizza Kitchen location on Galleria Circle.

Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries recently opened in the former location of Johnny Rockets behind Riverchase Galleria. The restaurant created 30 jobs.

The retro-themed diner offers fresh, never-frozen burgers, premium sliced cheesesteaks piled high on steamed hoagies, and frozen custard made in-house every day, according to the restaurant franchise.

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Dave & Buster's presented initial plans to the Hoover City Council in February 2017. The council in April 2017 approved a conditional permit to allow the restaurant/arcade to locate in Riverchase Galleria, which was required because the business involves recreational activities.

The full-service restaurant and video arcade will be modeled after restaurant/arcade in Orlando. It's the smaller of two prototypes currently being built by the company.

The restaurant will feature a full menu and more than 150 interactive games.

Dave & Buster's hasn't responded to requests for comment.