Sushi Zushi
Sushi Zushi appears to be developing an express version of its restaurant in the Selma, TX area. Additionally, the Lincoln Heights location (San Antonio) has closed but is reportedly relocating to a new address, with no specific location or timeline announced. The company is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has not responded to media inquiries.
Pat’s Donuts
Pat’s Donuts newest location in New Caney is expected to be completed by December. The business sells doughnuts, pastries, breakfast foods (tacos, kolaches, croissant sandwiches), and coffee drinks. Opening date TBD but expected by December 2026.
Reo’s Cajun Kitchen and Saloon
Reo Palm Isle is expanding with a new full-service Cajun-themed restaurant called Reo’s Cajun Kitchen and Saloon, led by local chef Kevin Hawkins. The menu will feature Cajun dishes with soul food influences including crawfish egg rolls, Boubin bowls, beef tips and rice, and grilled pork chops. The restaurant will seat at least 150 people […]
Vecino
Bryan Rojas, owner of Bilia Eatery (Cuban fusion in Castle Hills), is opening Vecino, a new restaurant concept in a Victorian-style townhouse on Kings Court in the St. Mary’s Strip. The $120,000 renovation project covers 1,678 sq ft and includes framing, drywall, electrical and plumbing updates, expected to be completed by Sept. 28, 2026. Vecino […]
Postino WineCafé
Postino WineCafé plans to open its third Austin-area location at the Village at Westlake. The wine cafe concept is known for bruschetta, charcuterie boards, paninis, salads, and an extensive wine list. Co-founder and CEO Lauren Bailey cited Westlake as a natural next step for the brand. Postino is part of Upward Projects’ portfolio with 30+ […]
Valverde
New food and beverage concept called Valverde planning to open at 902 E. 7th St. in East Austin. Associated with Heaven Seven LLC, directed by Bob Woody who has been involved with 20+ locations on Austin’s Sixth Street. Menu, concept details, and opening timeline not yet disclosed. A permit was filed in August 2025 for […]
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is planning a new location inside the ATX Northline development in Leander, TX. The chain is known for hot sandwiches on Dutch Crunch bread with proprietary Dirty Sauce, offering options for meat lovers, vegetarians, vegans, halal, and gluten-free diners. The company confirmed an early 2027 target opening date, citing Leander’s rapid […]
Mike’s Red Tacos
Mike’s Red Tacos, a Tijuana-style beef birria taco brand, has signed its first Texas lease in Cedar Park as part of a 22-unit franchise agreement with CW Strong Restaurant Group (CEO Brian Cassidy, partner Sam Wong). This is the brand’s Texas debut. Plans include 8-10 Texas locations and 15-20 in Northern California. Additional Austin-area sites […]
Sugar Fluff
Sugar Fluff, a cotton candy concept with 8 Canadian locations, is opening its first US location at The Galleria in Houston’s Uptown district. The $130,000 tenant finish-out of approximately 1,477 sq ft is scheduled to begin construction September 1, 2026, with completion by end of October 2026. Opening anticipated fall or winter 2026. Offers 25+ […]
Flying Biscuit Cafe
Flying Biscuit Cafe franchise location opening in Water Tower Plaza in Magnolia, TX. 3,872 sq ft breakfast and lunch restaurant. $450,000 construction project expected to start late July/early August 2026 and wrap up beginning of November 2026, with opening anticipated before end of 2026. Franchisees are Mitchell and Heather Wagner.