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.
Moxies
Canadian upscale casual dining chain Moxies plans to open a 12,971 sq ft location at The Star in Frisco, TX. Tenant listed as Eatz Hospitality in public filings. Known for globally inspired menu, handcrafted cocktails, and wine program. Construction scheduled to start by end of July 2026 and finish in early March 2027. This would […]
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is planning a new location at Arlington Highlands. Construction on the space is expected to begin later in summer 2026 and conclude by end of year. The revolving sushi chain currently operates 16 locations in North Texas including several in the DFW area. Known for conveyor belt sushi, touchscreen ordering, and […]