Rice Stop
Rice Stop is a new restaurant opening in Hutto serving Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine alongside boba tea. Located in the former Stockade Kitchen space near Home Depot and Panera Bread. Construction is actively underway on the dining room.
Tejas Meat Supply
Butcher shop and restaurant expanding to Taylor location. $350,000 remodel of existing restaurant space with new bar, service counter, dining furniture and kitchen equipment. Features fresh cut meats from sustainable Texas ranches, house made sausages, jerky, charcuterie, artisan foods, beer and wines.
Pflugerville Pfood Park
Food truck park featuring 10 different food trucks with international cuisine (Nepal, India, Thailand) plus barbecue, kids play area, and bar for adults
Baskin-Robbins
New 1,398 square-foot Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop opening in Valley Ranch Town Center. Construction expected to start in September with opening anticipated in winter 2026. Operated by Tattava Group franchisee.
Popeyes
New Popeyes location opening in Nederland, TX. Construction expected to start in July and wrap by end of year. $250,000 project for 2,215 square-foot quick service restaurant. Operated by CSM Group which already owns multiple Popeyes locations in Texas.
Lucky Patty Smash Burgers
Popular San Antonio food truck opening first brick-and-mortar location in the Maverick Building. $1.2 million renovation of 2,000-square-foot space with commercial kitchen and dining. Construction starts end of April 2026.
Laika Cheesecake
Fifth location of Laika Cheesecake & Espresso, a gourmet cheesecake and espresso shop. Construction slated to start in May and wrap up before mid-November. Offers cheesecakes made from scratch with sugar-free, gluten-free, and keto options, plus signature espresso drinks.
7Brew Coffee
7Brew Coffee is constructing a new 600-square-foot drive-thru coffee shop in The Colonnade. Construction starts in August and wraps up by November 2026. $1 million project with permit recently filed.
Layne’s Chicken Fingers
Layne’s Chicken Fingers expanding in San Antonio with two new locations. One at 742 SW Military Dr expected to open this year, another at 1604 Marbach slated for 2027. Franchisee Eli Cohen is opening multiple locations in the Greater San Antonio area.
Tacodeli
Austin-based taco chain opening new 2,400-square-foot location in Katy with 40 indoor seats and 40-seat patio. Will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with about 40 meat, seafood, and vegetarian taco options inspired by Mexico City.