Jeff’s Bagel Run
Florida-based bagel chain expanding to Houston Heights. Fourth location in Greater Houston area. 1,300 sq ft buildout with $400,000 construction budget. Renovations slated to start July 2026 and wrap up September 2026, with opening anticipated before winter/fall 2026. Brian Hess is the Houston franchisee.
Murphy’s Law Brewery & Pizza
Husband-and-wife team Michael and Sandra Murphy are opening a 3,400 sq ft brewery and pizzeria in a renovated Burleson storefront. Sandra Murphy is the head brewer. Construction work is projected to be completed by late June 2026 per TDLR filings. A custom pizza oven has been completed. No precise opening date yet but steady progress […]
Church’s Chicken
A Taco Casa location at 205 NE Wilshire Blvd in Burleson, TX is being converted into a Church’s Chicken. Per TDLR paperwork, construction is set to begin May 11, 2026 and wrap by September 30, 2026, with an anticipated autumn 2026 opening. The 2,000 sq ft storefront will serve Church’s Chicken’s standard menu of tenders, […]
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Another Broken Egg Cafe breakfast and brunch chain planned for Bandera Pointe in Northwest San Antonio. 3,300 sq ft renovation with $550,000 estimated construction cost. Construction slated to begin June 1, 2026 with completion expected late February 2027. Menu features Southern-inspired breakfast/brunch/lunch with handcrafted cocktails and full bar. Luis Romero listed as tenant in permit […]
Soulman’s Bar-B-Que
Soulman’s Bar-B-Que is opening a new location in Gun Barrel City, TX, marking the chain’s southernmost expansion to date. The renovation will transform a nearly 2,800-square-foot space into a new restaurant. Construction is already underway with a projected summer 2026 opening.
Burger King
Burger King new location currently under construction in Brookshire, TX near The Arc of Katy. Franchisee is Houston Foods Inc. Quick-serve burger concept serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with $4-15+ check average. Part of brand’s 18,838-location national footprint.
Playa Bowls
Playa Bowls is opening a new location in Sugar Land, TX, expected later this summer 2026. The chain currently operates locations in Fulshear and Magnolia in the Houston area. Playa Bowls is a nationwide acai/smoothie bowl chain founded in 2014 in New Jersey with nearly 400 locations across 30 states.
Layne’s Chicken Fingers
First downtown Houston location of Layne’s Chicken Fingers chicken strip chain. Located on the Fannin Street side of the 609 Main office tower. No drive-thru. Soft opening Thursday May 7, grand opening Monday May 11 at 10am with free swag and free chicken fingers for a year for first 50 guests. Franchisee Masroor Fatany holds […]
El Arroyo
Austin-based Tex-Mex chain El Arroyo is opening a new location near Gruene’s Historic District as part of a mixed-use development at the Rockin’ R River Rides site. The restaurant will serve queso, quesadillas, enchiladas, burritos, tacos, cocktails, and beers. Opening was previously delayed from late 2023.
Portillo’s
First San Antonio-area Portillo’s location opening at Schertz Station shopping center. Features ‘restaurant of the future’ design with smaller footprint, double drive-thru lanes, pick-up shelves, and grab-and-go area. Menu includes Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, pastas, and ribs. Currently hiring staff.