On The Rocks Italian Bistro
Fine-dining Italian bistro opening in Old Town Burleson in the former Razoo’s Cajun Cafe space. Sister concept to La Bistro in Hurst, TX. Menu will feature steak, pastas, seafood, fine wine, bourbon and cocktails. Owner Jason Benouared stated the family plans to open ‘later this year’ but no exact date has been released.
Jimmy John’s
New Jimmy John’s franchise location opening in Decatur, TX next to Little Caesars. Hiring began in April 2026, with two positions currently listed. Training takes place at the Northlake location. Team hopes to open by June 15, 2026.
Shake Shack
Shake Shack opening its first Georgetown, TX location at 1320 W. University Avenue. The $980,000 project is a 3,000 sq ft fast-casual restaurant with a drive-thru. Construction began early March 2026 and is expected to wrap by end of June 2026, with opening slated for 2026. Located near Academy Sports + Outdoors and H-E-B.
Mattenga’s Pizzeria
San Antonio-based pizza chain Mattenga’s Pizzeria is expanding to a new brick-and-mortar location in the Marketplace Shopping Center in New Braunfels, TX, taking over a former Round Table Pizza space. The chain, founded by husband-and-wife duo Enga and Matt Stanfield, currently has seven locations in the San Antonio metro. They are targeting a mid-June 2026 […]
Atomic Wings
Atomic Wings, a New York-based Buffalo-style wing franchise, will open its first Austin-area location in Leander, TX at 144 S Brook Drive, Suite #130, adjacent to the Northline development. Opening is targeted for mid-June 2026, pending certificates. Franchisee Sri Pacha is behind the location. Grand opening plans include a VIP Influencer Night, ribbon-cutting with the […]
Yaya’s Restaurant
Southern comfort food restaurant led by Miguel Salas and Dino López, named after chef Dino López’s wife Yvonne Escobedo’s nickname. Menu features waffles, fried chicken, sandwiches, pancakes, and Tex-Mex influences, plus upscale dishes like Beer-Braised Osso Bucco. 219-seat capacity (141 indoor, 78 outdoor), plus a romantic balcony and event room. Catering services also planned. Construction […]
Munch Munch Waffles and More
First franchise location of Munch Munch Waffles and More, a family-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned brunch concept. 3,010 sq ft space at Townwest Commons in Hutto, TX. Menu features scratch-made Southern comfort food with European-inspired waffles, chicken biscuit sandwiches, shrimp and grits. Expected to open October 2026 pending permits. David Hernández is the investor and operator […]
Infuse Wine
Infuse Wine, Houston’s first wine infusion bar, is expanding to a new brick-and-mortar location inside the Moncrief Lenoir campus (DEALco Property) in Houston’s Historic Fifth Ward/Warehouse District. The 1,683 sq ft space is estimated to cost $67,320 to build. Construction is slated to begin mid-July 2026 and wrap up by end of August 2026, with […]
Chama Gaúcha
Chama Gaúcha, an authentic Brazilian steakhouse (churrascaria), is opening a second Houston-area location in Katy, TX at the former Doneraki Fuego y Mar Mexican Grill site. The 1,343 sq ft space is undergoing ~$200,000 in interior and exterior cosmetic renovations. Construction is slated to start the week of 2026-05-23 and wrap up end of August […]
Cicis Pizza
Cicis Pizza franchisee Aulakh Corporation is opening a new ~4,000 sq ft location in Jones Plaza. Construction is slated to begin end of June 2026 and wrap up before end of September 2026, with an anticipated fall 2026 opening. Estimated construction cost is $300,000. Craig Richard is COO of Cicis Pizza.