White Castle
White Castle’s inaugural DFW location with 3,430 square feet, double drive-thru, and patio seating. Construction set to begin April 1, 2026 and wrap by September 1, 2026.
Bafang Dumpling
Taiwanese dumpling chain described as the ‘Taiwanese Dumpling King’ opening 3,200 square foot location. Construction scheduled to begin March 1, 2026 and wrap by July 30, 2026, indicating late summer or early autumn opening.
Bafang Dumpling
Taiwanese dumpling chain expanding to DFW area, moving into renovated 2,500 square foot storefront at Carrollton Town Center. Chain originated in Taiwan in 1998 and currently has locations in California.
Cafe Olivia
Coastal influenced coffee bar with chef-driven cuisine opening in 4,436 sq ft space. Construction set to begin February 1, 2026 and wrap by June 30, 2026. Menu will feature sophisticated coffee drinks and elevated dishes like milk bread french toast and miso salmon.
The Henry
Fox Restaurant Concepts opening second DFW location of The Henry in Plano’s Legacy West. 12,524 sq ft restaurant with Gatsby-era elegance theme, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Renovations scheduled February 22 – August 20, 2026.
Pappalecco
Italian café opening first Texas location, offering gelato, coffee, and pastries. Grand opening celebration with 50% off select menu items during opening weekend. Owned and operated by Jolly Chen and Chi Yan.
Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco is opening a new location in Irving’s MacArthur Park Shopping Center. Construction is set to begin February 2, 2026 and wrap by May 4, 2026, with opening expected by late spring or early summer. The restaurant will occupy a renovated 2,500 square foot storefront.
The Brewcery
New cafe specializing in coffee and fresh juices, currently in early stages of opening and hiring experienced baristas
Tango Room
Modern steakhouse bringing intimate dining with elegant presentation to the ground floor of The Monarch luxury apartment tower at HALL Park. Menu features classics like New York strip and inventive dishes like lobster corndogs.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Second Tyler location of the Kansas-based fast-casual chain offering steakburgers, shoestring fries and frozen custard. 3,084-square-foot restaurant owned by franchise owner Ron Oberg.