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Black Bear Diner

Black Bear Diner is set to begin construction on May 18, 2026 at 3715 S Highway 161 in Grand Prairie, TX. The 4,800-square-foot corporate-owned location is expected to be completed by December 15, 2026. It will be built inside a newly constructed building in one of Grand Prairie’s fastest-growing commercial corridors. The chain is known […]

Orange Leaf Yogurt

Orange Leaf Yogurt franchisee Michael Silva is opening a new 1,279 sq ft location at Clifford Crossings shopping center. Renovations expected to begin in June 2026, with a target opening of mid-August 2026. In addition to frozen yogurt, the location will serve shakes and crepes. This will be the 17th Orange Leaf in Texas and […]

Almacen El Gallo

Elevated yet affordable Mexican cuisine concept featuring grilled meats, barbacoa, moles, adobos, stews, and broths. Located inside First on 7th, the former First National Bank of Fort Worth. Founded by Adrian Burciaga (President of Burciaga Hospitality Group, Chair of Texas Restaurant Association – Tarrant County Chapter) in partnership with Martín Quirarte, chef Rodrigo Rivera Río, […]

Don Goyo

Don Goyo, a Mexican bakery founded by Greg Orduno in 2007, is relocating its Camp Bowie West Blvd location to 8520 Camp Bowie West Blvd in Fort Worth. The new location is a corner spot intended to be more visible. The current Camp Bowie location will close upon relocation. Targeting December 2026 opening, pending construction […]

Min’s Prime Cut Korean Steakhouse

Chef Roy Ahn is opening a premium Korean BBQ steakhouse in the Bishop Arts District, in the former Berkley’s Market space. Ahn has previously owned sushi establishments in Texas including Little Katana, Kome Sushi, Sushi Zen, and Otaru. Project is in early development/permit phase; owner estimates opening in 4-5 months from May 2026.

Geewiz Fun House Ice Cream

Gary Williams, owner of Just Jerk Jamaican BBQ, is planning a new food truck concept called Geewiz Fun House Ice Cream in Jacksonville, FL. Paperwork submitted by Williams Estates Group LLC indicates the food truck is planned for launch. No specific opening date has been announced.

Pirate Island Pizza and BBQ

New mobile food truck/trailer concept specializing in BBQ and pizza. Owner Llew Sutton is preparing to open at 22 S 8th St in Fernandina Beach, FL, with plans to also operate as a roaming food truck. The trailer is large-scale, capable of feeding 800+ people. A Santa Maria Grill installation is planned. Opening date not […]

Deja Brew Coffee

Deja Brew Coffee, a mobile cafe founded by Jaimie Baptista, is preparing to launch a permanent food truck/trailer location at 6205 FL-16 in St. Augustine, FL. The new location will feature a walk-up window, seating area, kids play area, and a drive-thru. Menu includes hot and iced espresso drinks, cold brew, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and […]

Coastal Tea Cafe

Coastal Tea Cafe is a cozy tea house and cafe opening in a little yellow house at 27 S 5th St in Fernandina Beach, FL. Owner Tonya Blanchford plans to open October 1, 2026. Menu will feature 25 hot tea flavors, rotating iced teas, coffee from a local roaster, and breakfast/lunch items including pastries. Interior […]

Infuse Wine

Infuse Wine, Houston’s first wine infusion bar, is expanding to a new brick-and-mortar location inside the Moncrief Lenoir campus (DEALco Property) in Houston’s Historic Fifth Ward/Warehouse District. The 1,683 sq ft space is estimated to cost $67,320 to build. Construction is slated to begin mid-July 2026 and wrap up by end of August 2026, with […]