Binchotan
New all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ concept specializing in pork, with no time limit on dining. Uses binchotan (Japanese white charcoal) for grilling. Notable menu item is pork galbi. Owner Sean Liang has 10+ years in the meat industry and is partnering with Chef’s Steam Table for meat supply. Located in the Historic Commercial Center District. Targeting […]
Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea franchise is opening its second Greater Houston area location at Magnolia Woods Office Park. Operators are Heather and Arron Martin, who also run the existing location at 9511 FM 1488. Currently under construction with a confirmed summer 2026 opening. The café chain offers globally inspired coffees, Asian-influenced teas, fresh-baked goods, and […]
Gringos Tacos
Gringos Tacos is an upcoming food truck operated by Chef Chris Gibbs under Dos Bros Foods LLC, set to serve Flagler County, FL. Menu features birria tacos and ramen. Plan review paperwork has been submitted. Currently in buildout phase per social media posts.
Crackin Blue Crabs
Upcoming food truck specializing in fried and grilled seafood, branding around ‘All Flavor No Flex.’ Plan review paperwork submitted by Crackin Blue Crabs LLC. Co-owner Latasha Armstrong was unavailable for comment; opening timeline unknown. Active on Instagram as @crackinbluecrabs.
Brunch Box
New mobile food truck (food vendor) focused on brunch, operated by Brunch Box LLC. Home base registered at 550 Wells Rd, Suite 1 in Orange Park, FL. Plan review documents submitted. Exact launch date and operating locations not yet determined. Owner Pamela Dallas also runs Skin Unlimited at 1519 Blvd in Jacksonville.
Kinfolks Southern Kitchen Express
Food truck concept specializing in Southern cuisine with seafood on the menu. Awaiting approval and expected to launch mid-July 2026. Based at 1301 N Orange Ave, Suite 102 per plan review documents, though final operating location is TBD. Owner is Contrenia; entity is Kinfolks Southern Kitchen Express LLC.
Kilwins
Kilwins premium confectionery and ice cream franchise plans to open a new location in East Downtown (EaDo) at the East Village shopping center. Construction is expected to start in August and wrap up in October 2026, with an anticipated fall 2026 opening. The $430,000 construction project is being led by regional franchisees Eric and Arielle […]
Pepper Lunch
Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born experiential fast-casual DIY Teppanyaki restaurant, is set to open its first Greater Houston region location in Missouri City in March 2027. Franchisee group Sizzling Hospitality is leading the Houston expansion, working with Palo Duro Commercial Partners for real estate. Plans include 10-12 locations in the Greater Houston area over 3-4 years, […]
Jimmy John’s
Jimmy John’s is set to open inside the Travel Centers of America (TA Express) at 4808 N. McCarty Street, alongside a Dunkin’ renovation. The $1.2 million construction project covers a 2,820 sq ft space and is slated to wrap up by mid-October 2026, with the opening anticipated this fall. Both brands are under Inspire Brands.
Candente Heights
Candente, a Michelin Guide Texas-recommended Tex-Mex chain operated by Sambrooks Hospitality, is planning its third Greater Houston location in the Heights neighborhood at 2020 Lawrence Street. Known for mesquite-wood fire-grilled fajitas, brisket enchiladas, and craft cocktails. Opening anticipated in 2027.