Original ChopShop
Original ChopShop is opening its fourth Houston location in the Memorial City District at the base of MetroNational’s 6-story office tower near Kirby Ice House. Fast casual concept offering bowls, salads, sandwiches, juices, protein shakes and all-day breakfast. Opening day celebration includes tote bags for first 50 guests and 10% of proceeds donated to Mental […]
Layne’s Chicken Fingers
Layne’s Chicken Fingers fast-casual chicken tender franchise opening its latest Greater Houston location in Cypress, TX. Grand Opening on July 18 with free Layne’s for a year for first 50 dine-in guests and a donation to Cy-Fair High School. Operated by franchisee Masroor Fatany, this is his 12th Layne’s location. Full menu of chicken finger […]
First Watch
Mac Haik Restaurant Group will open its 27th First Watch location at 17315 Highway 6 in Manvel, TX this winter. The restaurant will seat 150 guests and feature a patio. Exact opening date has not yet been set. Located in a commercial lot with H-E-B, Whataburger, and McDonald’s.
Con Amor Cocina y Cantina
Second location of Con Amor Cocina, a home-style Mexican restaurant, opening in the historic former Deco Pizzeria building (originally built in 1938 as a gas station). The new location will be called Con Amor Cocina y Cantina and will offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a full bar. Liquor license still pending. Original location remains open […]
Taffer’s Tavern
Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer plans to expand his Taffer’s Tavern franchise to San Antonio (and other major Texas metros: Houston, DFW, Austin) in partnership with Craveworthy Brands. The modern tavern concept features pub food, craft cocktails, and a full bar. The team is still seeking operators for the Texas locations. No specific address or […]
Wingstop
Wingstop (along with Jersey Mike’s) is set to open in a new retail center at the northwest corner of Loop 1604 and I-10 in San Antonio, TX. Up to 7,250 square feet of retail space is being built. The retail stores are expected to open in Q1 2027. The area is near fast-growing communities of […]
McIntyre’s
Texas sports bar chain opening first New Braunfels location at 478 Porter St, a riverside venue blending indoor and outdoor seating. Features television walls, full bar with cocktails, and pet-friendly outdoor space. No official opening date announced; Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing indicates project completion in February 2027. Chain has existing locations in […]
Chick-fil-A Hillsboro
First Chick-fil-A location in Hillsboro, TX. Opening July 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Owner-Operator is Gabrielle (Gabbie) Baez, a Fort Worth native. Restaurant will offer dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, mobile pick-up, third-party delivery and Mobile Thru. Creating approximately 80 full- and part-time jobs. Celebrating with a Moove-In Party on opening day with free entree for guests […]
Sizzling Spicy Pizza and Wings
Halal and zabiha restaurant set to open in Pearland, TX offering burgers, pizzas, pastas, wings and wraps. Menu highlights include masala fries, seekh kabob pizza and spicy lamb pizza. No official opening date announced.
Omni Midland Hotel
Omni-branded hotel under active construction in Midland, TX. Road closures occurring in three phases around the construction site. Groundbreaking has already taken place. No completion date provided.