Assembly Icehouse Adults-Only Lounge
Assembly Icehouse in Plano is expanding to include a new upscale adults-only lounge spanning approximately 2,200 square feet, taking over the space formerly occupied by Tacoro Tacos & Tequila. The lounge will feature a premium cocktail program, pool table, vinyl listening experience, and private spirit lockers with membership options. Developed by Blender Brands. Name, opening […]
Potbelly
Chicago-based sandwich chain Potbelly is opening a new location at The National, a renovated downtown Dallas skyscraper. The ground-level space on Elm Street will be near a Chick-fil-A and White Rhino Coffee. Potbelly has nearly 500 locations company-wide with over 60 in Texas.
Torchy’s Tacos
Torchy’s Tacos opening a flagship upscale location at 23Springs development in Uptown Dallas. 2,533 sq ft with full bar, patio, and next-generation kitchen format. Grand opening July 1 at 8am with ribbon cutting at 10am, DJ, giveaways, and first 100 guests can win free Green Chile Queso for a year. This is their 27th DFW […]
The Gauchos Brazilian Steakhouse
A new Brazilian steakhouse is moving into the former On The Border location in Lake Worth, TX. The restaurant posted ‘Coming Soon’ signs on the building. It is approximately 6,000 square feet and appears to be an independent concept not tied to any existing chain. No opening date or menu details have been announced yet.
Fuego Tortilla Grill
Fuego Tortilla Grill is scheduled to open June 30, 2026 in the former Chick-Fil-A building at 3130 S. Clack St. in Abilene, TX. Menu includes appetizers, tacos, bowls, and handmade tortillas. A second restaurant, Five Guys, is also opening nearby at 5960 S. Clack St. on July 16, 2026.
Tayta Peruvian Restaurant
Tayta Peruvian Restaurant is opening a second location in Richardson, TX. The restaurant serves Peruvian dishes including wraps, tamales, noodles, and sandwiches. Currently operates one location in Fairview, TX. Opening date is TBD.
Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s is set to open a new 40,000-square-foot location in McKinney, TX on July 27, 2026. It will be the largest Dave & Buster’s in North Texas. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. with doors opening at 10 a.m. Construction cost estimated at $8.1 million. Part of the Plaza at Fort […]
Urban Bird Hot Chicken
Urban Bird Hot Chicken, a hot chicken concept with 24 existing locations, has opened franchising and named Lubbock as a target expansion city. No specific address or opening date confirmed; expansion is contingent on finding the right franchisee operators. Co-owners Brandon Gawthorp and Chantel Fiaschetti are seeking multi-unit operators (minimum 3 units preferred). Corpus Christi […]
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 […]