Juanis Restaurant
Juanis Restaurant, a Dallas-area Mexican restaurant known for homestyle cooking and made-to-order menu, is relocating to a standalone location at 10830 Harry Hines Blvd within the Grand Bazaar development. Owner Juana Aguirre built the concept from a small taqueria inside a gas station over the past decade. The new location will operate fully independently. Previous […]
D-Spot Dessert Café
Canadian dessert chain D-Spot Dessert Café is opening its first U.S. location in Carrollton, TX on July 11, 2026. The café offers Belgian waffles, crepes, pancakes, cheesecakes, handmade ice cream, milkshakes, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and breakfast items. Led by franchisees Abdul R. Khan and Faizan Mirza. Grand opening includes BOGO deals, face painting, balloon art, […]
7 Brew Coffee
7 Brew Coffee drive-thru-only coffee stand plans to open at 736 Hewitt Drive in Waco, TX, with a targeted completion date of November 2026. This would be the brand’s first location in McLennan County. The franchisee is 7Crew Enterprises, a Lubbock-based operator and second-largest 7 Brew operator in the country. Based on public filings.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice dessert franchise opening at The Highlands development on Justin Road. Franchisee Drew Speraw is bringing the Orlando-based brand to North Texas. Location chosen for proximity to schools and families. Offers Italian ice, soft-serve ice cream, and signature gelati. Construction timeline still being finalized but targeted completion is October 2026.
Kouchan Ramen Plano
Kouchan Ramen Plano will be the first U.S. location of the Hakata Ikkousha brand, which operates 60+ locations worldwide. The restaurant specializes in authentic Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen with in-house noodles, chashu pork, and Hakata-style gyoza. It is the third Kouchan location globally. Fall 2026 opening anticipated; no official grand opening date announced yet.
The Wild Detectives
Owner Javier Garcia del Moral plans to expand The Wild Detectives bookstore and bar concept into the former Sketches of Spain space on North Zang Blvd in the Bishop Arts District. The new concept is described as a ‘new chapter’ for the expanding business, with a target opening of mid-October 2026 to coincide with the […]
Ono Hawaiian BBQ
California-based Hawaiian BBQ chain expanding into Texas with 10 planned DFW locations. First location opens in Plano on July 24, 2026 at 8724 Preston Road (SE corner of Preston Road and SH 121). Subsequent locations planned for McKinney, Rowlett, Carrollton, Dallas, Royse City, Wylie, Burleson, Hurst, and Haltom City over the next two years through […]
The Imperial Room
Cocktail bar planned to open at the former Cow Tipping Creamery location at The Star in Frisco. Will share a kitchen with adjacent Cane Rosso pizza shop. 600 sq ft space seating ~25 people. Menu includes small bites and entrees. Cocktails by barman Gabe Sanchez (of Midnight Rambler and Saint Valentine). Parent company also owns […]
Halal Buns
Fast-casual gourmet burger restaurant specializing in 100% Zabiha Halal meats. Menu includes crispy chicken sandwiches, chicken loaded fries, crispy wings, and handcrafted milkshakes. Fresh never-frozen beef and hormone/antibiotic-free chicken. Opening late July 2026, pending final inspections.
The Sour Boule
Sourdough bakery and sandwich shop opening a new location at 280 Willow Bend, Suite 300 in Willow Park, TX. Owned by husband-and-wife team Lance and Alexis Misner. Takeout-focused with a family-friendly play area. Fresh-baked bread daily, homemade baked goods, and sandwiches. This is their second location; they also operate at 3801 Southwest Blvd in Fort […]