SunLife Organics
SunLife Organics, a health-focused smoothie and superfood cafe founded in Malibu, CA, is opening its first North Texas location on Knox Street in Dallas. The menu will include protein smoothies, acai bowls, avocado toast, juices, matcha, and wellness shots. Expected to open fall or winter 2026.
The Malt Shop
The Malt Shop, a classic burger drive-in originally established in 1958 in Weatherford, TX, is opening a second location in Peaster at 8700 FM 920 in the former Merl’s 111 barbecue stand. Owned by David Hart and Shawn Allen, the new location will feature the same drive-in style, classic burgers, malts with homemade ice cream, […]
Yummy Crab
Yummy Crab plans to open a new location in Frisco, TX by end of 2026. The chain offers crab legs, shrimp, and crawfish by the pound alongside southern seafood dishes like hush puppies and fried catfish.
Danny’s Greek Cafe
Family-owned Greek restaurant opening its second location in Willow Park, TX at The Shops of Willow Park. Owner Joe Lusha is a Fort Worth restaurateur with 15 restaurants in his career. Menu features gyros, bowls, subs, salads, and kabobs with chicken, gyro meat, lamb, falafel, and shrimp.
Universal Kids Resort
Universal Kids Resort is a smaller-scale resort in Frisco, TX (north of Dallas) featuring a 300-room hotel and a regional family-friendly theme park. Themed lands include DreamWorks (Shrek, Trolls, Gabby’s Dollhouse), Nickelodeon (SpongeBob), Illumination (Minions), and Jurassic World. Slated to open in 2026 but no official date announced as of May 21, 2026. Developed by […]
Americana by Loews Hotels – Arlington
Third Loews property in the Arlington Entertainment District, paying homage to the original Americana hotel in Bal Harbour. Part of a partnership between Loews Hotels & Co, The Cordish Companies, and local sports entities. Slated to open in 2029.
Hotel Voeux
Boutique hotel called Hotel Voeux, part of the 217-acre Firefly Park mixed-use development by Wilks Development. The hotel will connect to the development’s main plaza and share a connection with a chapel. Construction is slated to begin in August 2026 with completion by early 2028. At full build-out, Firefly Park will include 1,200 total hotel […]
Universal Kids Resort Hotel
300-room hotel at Universal Kids Resort Theme Park in Frisco, TX (suburb ~30 miles north of Dallas). Designed by Gensler. Features family suites and other amenities. Nightly rates range from $259 to $519. Part of a 20-acre regional theme park development by Universal Destinations & Experiences (Comcast NBCUniversal). Hotel must open by June 30 for […]
Preston Royal Luxury Hotel
Proposed $800M mixed-use development at southwest corner of Preston Royal includes a five-star luxury hotel as part of a larger project with condominiums, apartments, office space, underground parking, and public green space on ~7 acres. Hotel entrance and ballroom planned within first 100 feet of site under CR zoning. Development still requires City Planning Commission […]
Stoner’s Pizza Joint
Stoner’s Pizza Joint, a pizza chain founded in Georgia in 2013, has filed papers with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to open a new location in Plano, TX. The 1,176 sq ft renovated storefront at 2830 W 15th St is expected to begin construction June 1, 2026, with projected completion by August 1, […]