Mo Bettahs
Hawaiian-style restaurant chain opening in newly constructed building. Founded by brothers Kimo and Kalani Mack, serves teriyaki chicken, kalua pig, and customizable plates with island atmosphere.
Wonder
Wonder is a food hall concept partnering with high-profile chefs like Bobby Flay and Marcus Samuelsson. The 3,868 square foot location will be in a renovated space with construction beginning April 2 and wrapping June 12, indicating a summer opening.
Pangea
Pangea is making a comeback after closing in Garland, reopening as a renewed concept inspired by global cultures, flavors, and connection at Pacific Place business center in Dallas
Judge Bean’s Restaurant & Cantina
Judge Bean’s Restaurant & Cantina is reopening after 8 years, serving Tex-Mex, seafood, Latin dishes, and burgers. Owner Carlos Benitez is reviving the beloved restaurant name at the same location where it originally operated from 1993-2018.
Sloan’s Ice Cream
Sloan’s Ice Cream franchise location in Plano, Texas set to open within the next 30 days. Part of the brand’s nationwide expansion with whimsical design and premium ice cream flavors.
Jimmy Johns
Jimmy Johns planning new location in renovated 1,281 square foot space. Construction set to begin March 2, 2026 with completion projected by June 1, 2026. Franchisee David Brumfield will helm the location.
Smoothie King
National smoothie chain opening new location in Victory Shops. 1,500 square foot storefront. Franchisees’ eighth DFW location. Construction set to begin early February.
JW Marriott
18-story tower resort with 290 guest rooms, 51,000+ sq ft of conference space, resort-style pool with lazy river, multiple restaurants and bars, pickleball courts, and 45 for-sale condominiums. $325 million project at Craig Ranch with construction start delayed to April 2027.
Fairfield Inn Lubbock Downtown
Fairfield Inn brand hotel in downtown Lubbock, part of TAJ Hospitality’s portfolio of 13 hotels now managed by Hotel Equities
Uptown Dallas Hotel
Roughly $50 million hotel development with about 140 rooms. Select-service, extended-stay concept aimed at business and longer-term travelers. Developers are in discussions with 2-3 potential operators for moderately priced quality hotel rooms.