Layne’s Chicken Fingers
Layne’s Chicken Fingers franchise location targeting August 29, 2026 opening, pending permits. Known for chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, and Texas toast. Franchisee Shahroz Khan and family partners plan to open 29 Layne’s locations across the Austin area over 15 years. Grand opening promotion: first 50 customers may receive a year of free Layne’s.
ZOA Eateries
ZOA Eateries, a rebranded spin-off of ZOA Moroccan Kitchen under the Bella Restaurants Group, is set to open in the Air Liquide Center North in Memorial City. The fast-casual concept offers customizable Moroccan and Mediterranean street food including bowls, pitas, sandwiches, and new breakfast items. A $250,000 construction/remodel project is currently underway. This is essentially […]
Sal’s Nashville Hot Chicken
Dallas-Fort Worth-based halal hot chicken & waffles chain expanding to Southwest Houston’s Braeburn neighborhood in Merlyn Plaza. 2,100 sq ft build-out estimated at $240,000. Construction starting summer 2026, expected to wrap by end of year. Brand also planning a separate Rosenberg, TX location.
Osmow’s Shawarma
Osmow’s Shawarma, North America’s fastest-growing shawarma chain, is opening a location in the Shops at Vicksburg in the Sienna neighborhood of Missouri City, TX. This will be the second Texas location (first opened in Dallas). Construction is planned to start in August and wrap by end of October, with an anticipated opening by end of […]
Sixty Vines
Dallas-based wine-on-tap restaurant concept opening its first San Antonio location at The Shops at La Cantera on August 10, 2026. Features a wine-on-tap system, full bar, craft cocktails, and wine-country-inspired cuisine. Unique to this location is a glass-enclosed greenhouse patio with a double-sided bar connecting indoor and outdoor dining.
JABS
JABS, a viral smashburger food truck and two-time People’s Choice winner at Austin Monthly’s Burger Bash, is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in Austin’s South Shore district. The 1,400-square-foot space will be located at 1920 East Riverside Drive. Co-owned by brothers Faseeh and Faraz Vohra, the concept serves smashburgers made with premium Angus beef. Grand […]
Culver’s
Culver’s is planning its first location in Spring, TX at the former site of a Bank of America at 18603 Kuykendahl Rd. A permit filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation reveals a 4,453-square-foot drive-thru restaurant estimated at $1.85 million. Groundbreaking could begin as early as September 2026 with construction expected through fall […]
Hartt’s Barbecue
Hartt’s Barbecue, a catering and events BBQ business, is opening its first brick-and-mortar lunch restaurant in the Carter Creek Center, in the former Wokamole Healthy Cuisine space. Renovation/construction is underway including removing arches, carpet, ceiling fans, building a new hallway, and preparing floors for staining. Menu includes mac and cheese, burnt ends, potato salad, and […]
Bob Hall Pier Restaurant
A new restaurant is being developed as part of the rebuilt Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi, TX. Nueces County is preparing a request for proposals (RFP) process to select a restaurant operator. The RFP process is expected to take about three months. Construction on the pier is estimated to be completed in October 2026. […]
Connie’s
Café and bar opening in the historic Bergen-Todd House on South Congress Avenue, a landmark property built in 1877. Named after owner Tim Todd Ray’s late mother Connie Todd. Co-owned by Tim Todd Ray and Matthew Moreno. Plans include renovations such as AC installation and garden buildout. Currently awaiting building permits before construction begins. Described […]