Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney‘s joint business venture, Something About Her, will open later this summer.
The Sandwich Shop created by the Vanderpump Rules stars was originally slated to open in May, but lacked the proper permits.
Now, a source has shared with The US Sun that the reality television personalities’ establishment will open soon.
‘It will definitely be open mid-August at the latest,’ the insider dished about Ariana, 38, and Katie’s, 36, enterprise.
The person added, ‘Everything is completely done – the menu is done, the interior is done, staff is hired.’
Coming soon: Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney ‘s joint business venture, Something About Her, will open later this summer
Postponement: The Sandwich Shop Created by the Vanderpump Rules stars was originally slated to open in May, but lacked the proper permits
Pictures shared by the publication showed construction being done on the patio outside the restaurant.
The floor had been torn up and there was dust and debris splattered on the walls.
The source noted that the site was ‘completely ready to open’ earlier in the season, before the city declared that the patio wasn’t up to permit standards.
The business owners were forced to shell out ‘six-figures’ to destroy and recreate the outdoor space and bring it up to code. Ariana and Katie also had to remove their signage.
The insider said the two Bravo TV stars are ‘frustrated’ due to fans thinking they’re ‘lying about why they’re not opening.’
Their supporters have also accused them of ‘not actually being close to opening.’
But the person close to the situation insisted that is a ‘complete lie’ and the permits remain the only roadblock.
Meanwhile, Madix and Maloney have turned to social media to keep fans updated on the shop’s progress.
Anticipation: The two entrepreneurs have been teasing the opening of the business on social media
Taking things in stride: The stars made light of the unforeseen circumstances that derailed their schedule
Ariana and Katie have not announced exactly when Something About Her will open, but they continue to build anticipation.
While shooting the Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion, the two shared that they had already sold $200,000 of merchandise connected to the shop.
Products include sweatshirts, T-shirts and hats, with prices ranging from $29.99 to $49.99.
The gal pals recently hammed it up in a video shot inside the store, lip-syncing to the voice of Nicole Kidman’s AMC commercial.
‘We come to this place for magic,’ they both mouthed while standing in the doorway.
The camera then cut to Katie as she lip synced, ‘We come to AMC theaters to laugh.’
The shot then switched to Ariana as she dramatically mimed, ‘to cry.’
It ended with the two friends in an embrace as they pretended to recite the words, ‘to care.’
Hard at work: The duo has ramped up the development process in recent months
VPR: In June the besties were seen filming the upcoming season of the show that made them famous
Vanderpump Rules has been back to filming its eleventh season since late May, according to TMZ.
However, the production still has not been able to get Ariana, ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval, and Raquel Leviss together for filming.
Sources told the outlet that Ariana has no interest in confronting or speaking to Tom, who was revealed to have been carrying on a months-long affair with Raquel earlier this year.
Insiders added that, although Madix hasn’t spoken ‘directly’ to Sandoval since the season ten reunion, she has communicated with him using other cast members as intermediaries.
The insiders noted that production is slated to wrap up around the first week of September.
