Twelve to Twelve
New speakeasy bar in Boerne’s Hill Country bringing Mexico City ambiance, operating noon to midnight with cocktails, curated music, and future plans for tacos and food truck
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe
Breakfast and brunch cafe offering waffles, pancakes, stuffed French toast and omelets. New location planned for Kingwood.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Popular Japanese restaurant chain opening new location featuring conveyor belt sushi service with handmade sushi, sashimi, ramen, tempura and desserts
Shake Shack
Nearly $1 million, 3,000-square-foot Shake Shack location in Leander, TX. Construction expected to begin September 7 and wrap up by February 8, 2027. Part of chain’s expansion in Central Texas Austin area.
Frank’s Pollo Asado Los Norteños
Third location of popular San Antonio pollo asado restaurant expanding to Universal City, taking over former Rapid Fired Pizza location. Owner Frank Garcia has not provided opening date yet.
Salata Salad Kitchen
Salata is reopening its original flagship location in Downtown Houston Tunnels after closing during COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening coincides with the chain’s 20th anniversary and will feature a refreshed dining experience with special giveaways.
Euro Thai Grill
Euro Thai Grill is relocating from Panhandle, Texas to Borger behind the Northpark Shopping Center. The restaurant serves a mix of Balkan European and Thai cuisine. Renovations started in December with $100,000 budget.
The Rustic
Pat Green’s restaurant and live music concept relocating to new site after demolition for convention center expansion. New 25,000-square-foot venue will be next to expanded GRB wing.
DoubleTree by Hilton
New DoubleTree by Hilton hotel under construction next to H-E-B, sponsored by Coury Hospitality Texas. Hotel will have alcohol service in 8,600 sq ft portion of ground floor from 11am-2am daily. Different from former downtown Midland DoubleTree that was rebranded to Wyndham.
Home2Suites
Four-story Home2Suites by Hilton with 81 rooms, outdoor pool and other amenities. Extended stay hotel focusing on suite accommodations. Construction began May 2025.