The Market at Mueller
New market/restaurant opening at The Concourse at Mueller with $145,000 interior finish-out. Construction expected to run from April 6 to November 10. Owner declined to provide details at this time.
Whataburger
Whataburger location undergoing $2 million renovation of 6,000-square-foot building, parking lot and landscape. Originally estimated 5 months for completion, now expected to reopen in late May or early June 2026.
Limegreen Southeast Asian Grill
Vietnamese and Southeast Asian restaurant expanding from Austin to Leander. Features customizable bowls, bánh mì sandwiches, teas, and Vietnamese coffee. Construction scheduled from March 16 to August 17, 2026.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden filing permits for new 7,828 square foot location in newly constructed building. Construction set to begin July 6, 2026 and wrap by March 2027.
Mr. Gatti’s Pizza
Mr. Gatti’s Pizza plans major expansion into Greater Houston market with multiple locations. Fort Worth-based family entertainment pizza concept seeking qualified operators and multi-unit developers for franchise opportunities.
Cajun Street
Cajun Street is opening a new location in Katy, remodeling an existing Wienerschitzel space. Construction starts late April and wraps up by end of July 2026. The restaurant serves traditional Cajun dishes including gumbo, étouffée, fried catfish, and barbecue.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise location opening at Four Corners in Tomball. Construction slated to start mid-March and wrap up by mid-June 2026. GSR Group is the franchisee operator behind this opening.
LongHorn Steakhouse
First LongHorn Steakhouse location in Texas City, near Tanger Outlets. Construction slated to start in August 2026 and wrap up by end of February 2027. Confirmed by Darden construction manager.
El Pastor Es Mi Señor
Second location of chef-driven taquería specializing in trompo-style tacos al pastor. Part of family-owned restaurant group Chilango Gringos. Features traditional dishes like arabes, kesadiyota, alambre, tortas, burritos, and tacos.
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons making its Alamo City debut in Redland Plaza. Construction scheduled to start April 2026 and wrap up by end of June 2026. Franchisee group is CO3 Companies.