New in Ashburn this fall: Bartaco and Tous Les Jours passed pre-opening inspections, Monkee's opened at One Loudoun and G+D America plans a $13 million expansion.

Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Rebuilt monthly. Sources: Virginia Department of Health inspection records (pre-opening inspections), Downtown One Loudoun and Loudoun Economic Development. Opening a business in Ashburn? Tell us at hello@ashburntoday.com.

Ashburn has no town business license office, so there is no single list of new businesses. This roundup uses the public records that show a business is real and arriving: Health Department pre-opening inspections for anything that serves food, grand openings posted by the shopping centers and Loudoun Economic Development announcements. Each item links to its source.

Who to call

  • Register a business (Commissioner of the Revenue): 703-777-0260
  • Zoning permit for a business location (Planning and Zoning): 703-777-0246
  • Food business permits (Loudoun Environmental Health): 703-777-0234
  • Loudoun Economic Development: loudounpossible.com

Restaurants and food: pre-opening inspections

Every new restaurant needs a Health Department pre-opening inspection before it gets a permit. These passed in Ashburn from July through mid-October 2026, according to state inspection records:

Inspected Business Address Type
Aug. 5 Bartaco 44695 Uptown Row Drive Full-service restaurant
Aug. 5 Tous Les Jours 44170 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza Full-service restaurant (approved)
Aug. 5 My Bites Bakery 43240 Clarendon Square Caterer (approved; permit issued)

Bartaco’s managers told the inspector it planned to open to the public on Sept. 16. A pre-opening inspection was also logged Aug. 19 for the food service kitchen at the county’s Ashburn Recreation and Community Center, 21105 Coopers Hawk Drive.

Shops

Monkee’s of Loudoun, 20366 Exchange St., One Loudoun. The boutique held its grand opening Oct. 15-18 with a fall collection and a trunk show.

Business expansions

Giesecke+Devrient America. Loudoun Economic Development announced under an Ashburn dateline that the security technology company plans a nearly $13 million expansion of its U.S. corporate headquarters in Loudoun County. It will add 42 jobs to its 144 full-time employees in the county and grow to 92,000 square feet of flex industrial and Class A office space. The announcement said the expansion was subject to approval of an incentive package by the Board of Supervisors on Sept. 15.

Starting a business in Ashburn

From the county’s tax calendar and permitting pages:

  • Register with the Commissioner of the Revenue within 30 days of starting business in Loudoun County. Business license (BPOL) renewals and business personal property returns are due March 1 each year.
  • Get a zoning permit for the location; a commercial tenant must describe the business use on company letterhead. Home businesses need a home occupation permit.
  • Food businesses need plan review and a pre-opening inspection from Loudoun Environmental Health. Grocery stores, breweries, wineries and home-based food businesses go to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services instead.

What this means for you

New places to try: Bartaco on Uptown Row and Tous Les Jours at Ashbrook. For their inspection reports, see our restaurant inspections guide. Planning your own opening? Start with our building permits and zoning guide.

Frequently asked questions

What new restaurants opened in Ashburn in 2026?

Bartaco at 44695 Uptown Row Drive and Tous Les Jours at 44170 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza passed Health Department pre-opening inspections on Aug. 5, 2026. Bartaco told the inspector it planned to open Sept. 16.

How do I register a new business in Ashburn?

Register with the Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue within 30 days of starting business, and get a county zoning permit for the location. Call 703-777-0260.

Which companies are expanding in Ashburn?

Loudoun Economic Development announced that Giesecke+Devrient America plans a nearly $13 million expansion of its U.S. headquarters, adding 42 jobs to its 144 in the county, subject to county incentive approval.