Residence Inn by Marriott Bastrop
New $10M extended stay Residence Inn by Marriott, over 75,000 sq ft, near Home2Suites by Hilton and downtown Bastrop. Will feature spacious suites, fully equipped kitchens, complimentary breakfast, pool, grab-and-go market, pet-friendly rooms, and outdoor spaces. Third Marriott-branded hotel project in Bastrop. Construction expected to begin July 15, 2026, with estimated completion November 2027. Based […]
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Second Austin-area Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream franchise location opening in Leander, TX. 2,000 sq ft space with updated Handel’s design including indoor queuing area. Franchisees Chad and Alyse Hughes operate the existing Anderson Mill location and plan to expand to ~5 total North Austin locations. Construction expected June-August 2026 per TDLR filing.
Huddle Tavern
New sports bar opening at 604 N. Bell Blvd in Cedar Park, TX. 2,300 sq ft space will feature sweepstakes, karaoke, music, gaming, pool, darts, and TVs for sports viewing. Menu will include drinks and snacks. Construction begins July 2026 and is slated for completion in December 2026, per a Texas Department of Licensing and […]
IHOP
IHOP is opening a new 2,400-square-foot location in Manor, TX at 13320 E. U.S. Hwy 290. The franchisee is ACG Texas, the largest IHOP franchisee in the U.S. with 60+ locations across Texas. Renovations are expected to run from July to November 2026 per a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing.
Proud Mary Coffee
Proud Mary Coffee, an Australian-based coffee brand, is opening a second Austin location at 4301 Guadalupe Street, Suite 100. The 956-square-foot space is expected to be completed in September 2026 per permit filing. The cafe offers coffee, all-day breakfast, lunch, tea, smoothies, and pastries. The brand already has a location at 2043 South Lamar Boulevard […]
On The Grind
Local San Antonio-area coffee brand On The Grind is bringing a 639-square-foot drive-through coffee kiosk to Kyle, TX. Construction is expected to begin summer 2026 with plans to finish in 2027. No exact opening date announced. Filing made with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Menu includes signature espresso beverages, refreshers, shakes, and smoothies.
Pinthouse
Pinthouse brewpub and pizza concept is planning a new ground-up construction location in Leander, TX. The 13,640-square-foot restaurant and brewery will include an outdoor covered canopy and beer garden. Construction is slated to begin in September 2026 with project completion by July 2027. This will be their sixth location, joining three in Austin, one in […]
Costa Vida
Costa Vida, a Utah-founded Mexican fast-casual chain, is planning a new 2,629 sq ft location in Forney, TX. The restaurant filed paperwork with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction is projected to start June 1, 2026 and wrap by October 1, 2026, with an anticipated autumn 2026 opening. Menu includes burritos, enchiladas, tacos, […]
No Diggity
New cafe concept focused on coffee (and likely pastries) opening in Houston’s East End Revitalized area. $250,000 interior renovation of a 1,481 sq ft space is underway and expected to wrap up by June, with the cafe slated to open by end of summer 2026. No online presence yet.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Carrabba’s Italian Grill is building a new 5,242 sq ft ground-up restaurant at The Grand at 249 Shopping Center in Tomball, TX. The $2.75 million construction project is slated to start June 2026 and wrap up March 2027, with an anticipated Spring 2027 opening. This will be the first Carrabba’s location in Tomball. Permit filed […]