Herring Hotel
$100M renovation of the historic Herring Hotel (built 1926) in downtown Amarillo. Originally 600 rooms, being redeveloped as an upscale boutique hotel. Design to be completed early 2027, internal demolition by end of 2027, primary construction shortly after. Groundbreaking set for spring 2027. Target completion Q1 2029. Developer is Todd Harmon; architecture/interior design by Campo […]
ZooBoba
ZooBoba is a boba bar, momo spot, and ice cream shop concept planning to open inside Custer Park Shopping Center in Plano, TX. Menu features handcrafted boba drinks, Nepali momos (dumplings), and ice cream. Construction is expected to wrap by early November 2026, with the owner indicating the opening is still further down the road […]
The Red Chickz
The Red Chickz is opening its second Texas location in Carrollton on July 25, 2026. The franchise, known for Nashville hot chicken with California-inspired flavors, is owned by franchisee Nazar Osman. Grand opening includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Carrollton Chamber of Commerce, free Honey Butter Sandwich for first 150 customers on July 25 and […]
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Franchisee Shezad Jiwani is opening a new Jersey Mike’s Subs location at 344-B North Highway 175 in Seagoville, TX. Goal is to open before end of 2026. This is Jiwani’s first Jersey Mike’s location; he holds development rights in parts of Dallas and Ellis counties with plans to expand further. Public filings confirm the project.
Fern and Finch Coffee
Faith and community-centered coffee shop founded by Jodelle and Tim Groves. Sources coffee from Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters and teas from a Pike Place Market tea shop in Seattle. Targeting a late September 2026 opening in Highland Village, TX. Owner is a former NICU nurse. Plans to support CYT Dallas nonprofit. Open to future expansion […]
Smalls Sliders
Atlanta-based burger chain opening second McKinney location in a ‘Smorange Can’ shipping container-inspired structure with drive-thru and walk-up window. Owned and operated by Serendipity Provisions LLC. Menu focuses on cheeseburger sliders, waffle fries, queso, and milkshakes.
Hiro’s Kitchen
Sushi and sake restaurant from Chef Hiroto Ochiai and wife Nami, both sake sommeliers. Features a 15-seat blue tiled omakase counter plus open seating. Omakase dinners $80-$100, al-a-carte $10-$20. Fish and sake imported from Japan. Opening dinner service only, Tuesday-Sunday, reservation-only basis. Construction wrapping up end of the week of article publication; awaiting final health […]
Hitch
Hitch is a new restaurant concept from the proprietor of Emily’s Kitchen, occupying 6,000 sq ft in a planned three-story mixed-use building in the 200 block of Main Street. The restaurant will feature a 10-foot walkway and private courtyard dining area. Permitting is underway with groundbreaking targeted for late August or early September 2026. Building […]
Chick-fil-A Azle
First Chick-fil-A location in Azle, TX. Owner-Operator Mike Tipton. Opening July 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. with a Moove-In Party cow costume promotion. Creating approximately 95 jobs. Offers dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery, and Mobile Thru.
Therme Dallas
$800M, 24-acre, 500,000 sq ft wellness resort and spa development along the Trinity River. Plans include swim-up bars, thermal baths, saunas, restaurants, and a beach-like atmosphere with retractable glass roof. A pedestrian skybridge connecting two buildings has been added to plans. Groundbreaking targeted for 2027. Would be Therme’s first U.S. location; company plans 10 wellness […]