Talkin’ Tacos
Miami-born fast-casual Mexican chain known for birria tacos expanding to Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas. This is their second Texas location following a 2024 Plano opening. VP of Operations Daryl E. Perez stated the location is slated to open by end of 2026, with early 2027 as the latest possible target.
Huey Magoo’s
Franchisee Bobby Asad via Apex Hospitality Group signed a 5-unit development agreement for Huey Magoo’s fast-casual chicken tender locations across Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Mansfield, TX. Targeting 2027 opening pending permits and final approvals. Site selection underway across ~8 candidate sites. Preferred corridors: Mansfield’s Broad Street, Arlington’s Cooper Street near AT&T Stadium, and Highway 161 […]
Luna Grill Mediterranean Kitchen
Luna Grill Mediterranean Kitchen, a fast-casual Mediterranean chain founded in San Diego, could open a 2,183-square-foot location in Celina, TX. The brand is known for grilled kabobs, salads, bowls, pita wraps, and house-made hummus. Based on public filings, construction is scheduled for completion by end of December 2026. Opening is not confirmed — no response […]
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs plans to open a new 1,350-square-foot location at the southwest corner of Preston Road and Ownsby Parkway in Celina, TX. Construction is slated to begin in September 2026 and wrap by end of November 2026. Based on public filings. Part of a growing commercial corridor that also includes Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Costco.
Kirby Ice House
Houston-born outdoor bar and entertainment concept planning a 13,200-square-foot facility with full bar, kitchen, indoor and outdoor seating areas, restrooms, storage, and office space. Construction projected to complete by end of June 2027. Located in Collin County, expanding the brand’s DFW footprint.
KFC
KFC is opening a new next-generation open-concept restaurant in McKinney, Texas, expected to open late summer 2026. The location features a modern reinterpretation of the brand’s heritage design and is part of KFC’s global brand transformation rollout.
Bojangles
Bojangles fried chicken franchise opening in Celina, TX. Grand opening at 5 a.m. on June 23; first 100 dine-in customers receive a $100 gift card. Known for Cajun-seasoned fried chicken, buttermilk biscuits, fries, and dirty rice.
Hubbs Grub
Hubbs Grub is a Black-owned soul food restaurant seeking to open on the corner of East Prairie and Skinner Street in Southeast Denton, TX. Owner Bobby Garrett has been working with the city for two years to open. The Denton City Council unanimously approved a new Southeast Denton overlay district that paves the way for […]
Dan’s Bagels
Dan’s Bagels, an acclaimed local shop known for scratch-made sourdough bagels, is opening a new location in North Richland Hills across from Birdville High School. They are anticipating a late August opening.
Gravy & More
Breakfast-and-brunch comfort food scratch kitchen, approximately 3,000 sq ft in the 380 Marketplace retail center. Menu features biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles, omelets, pancakes, burgers, and homestyle entrees. Second location after Red Oak. Co-founded by siblings Michelle Bezanilla and Phil Hughes. Aims to open early to mid-August 2026, pending permits.