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Cafe in the City

New Southern-inspired elevated comfort food cafe from the team behind Cafe Social House. Taking over a 3,500 sq ft space with 110 seats. Menu includes breakfast items (chicken and waffles, French toast), lunch/dinner (burgers, sandwiches, salads, wings, catfish, salmon, lamb chops), and beverages. Hours will be Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm. Opening timeline not specified beyond […]

Arôme

Locally owned French bakery and café specializing in organic crepes (galettes), baked breads, and caffeinated beverages. Opening on Kirby Drive in Houston this fall 2026, per an Instagram announcement on June 26.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

Jersey Mike’s Subs filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to renovate a 1,343-square-foot retail space near Riley Fuzzel Road and Rayford Road in Spring, TX. The $300,000 renovation is set to begin August 17, 2026 and wrap September 21, 2026.

Surfing Crab

Surfing Crab, a Cajun seafood concept, is taking over the 5,200-SF former Jim’s Restaurant space at Park North Shopping Center. Listed as an upcoming addition alongside other future tenants. Additional upcoming restaurant openings at the same center include ArTea Café (3,825 SF), Oyin by Mulberry Prime, and Hummus Republic.

Mambo Seafood

New Mambo Seafood location in Humble, TX. Construction expected to begin Aug. 17, 2026 and wrap up by Dec. 1, 2026 per TDLR filing. Located in an existing 5,900 sq ft building. Fast-casual seafood concept known for Mambo rice, seafood boils, ceviche, and fried seafood platters. This will be one of 15 locations in the […]

Pizzana

Los Angeles-based Pizzana is opening a second Houston-area location at Greenside mixed-use development in Memorial City. The 4,328 sq ft restaurant will be nearly double the size of their existing River Oaks location. A permit was filed with the Texas TDLR for the buildout. Construction estimated at $450,000 is expected to begin mid-September 2026 and […]

6ixty Wings

Canadian fast-casual chicken wing chain expanding into Fort Bend County with a new 1,800 sq ft restaurant at The Shoppes on Dulles in Stafford. Permit filed for $300,000 finish-out. Known for 60+ wing flavors, chicken sandwiches, tenders, and loaded fries. Continuing Texas expansion.

Malibu Brewing Company

Malibu Brewing Company is opening its second location in Agoura Hills, CA. The 190-seat brewery and restaurant features a central bar with 22 taps, indoor dining, lounge areas, and a 115-seat all-weather patio. Menu includes MBC Smashburger, Santa Fe Short Rib Sando, Fresh Catch Tacos, and new Agoura Hills-specific items. Weekend brunch also offered. Grand […]

Mayd and Butterfish (dual concept)

Two popular Fresno-area restaurants, Mayd (modern Mediterranean bowls) and Butterfish California Poke (Hawaiian poke bowls), are partnering to open a dual concept restaurant at Loma Vista Marketplace in Clovis. Both brands are owned by the same group behind Saizon and Heirloom restaurants. No official opening date has been announced.

Chick-fil-A South Salinas

New Chick-fil-A location opening August 13, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. in Salinas, CA. Owner-Operator Jordan Chroman’s second Salinas location. Will offer dine-in, drive-thru, third-party delivery, and mobile pick-up, Monday through Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Creating approximately 80 full- and part-time jobs.