North Richland Hills is about to get in on the sourdough scramble. Dan's Bagels is opening its fifth North Texas location on September 2, planting the locally grown brand at 9041 Mid Cities Boulevard, just west of Precinct Line Road and directly across from Birdville High School. The 1,460-square-foot storefront will be run by franchisees Dave and Brandi McAvoy, who are setting it up as a neighborhood outpost for the growing chain.
According to CultureMap Fort Worth, the McAvoys are in the home stretch on build-out and are training with founders Dan and Jen Hilbert to get operations down pat. The outlet notes that the North Richland Hills shop will serve the same sourdough bagels and hand-made sandwiches that have produced long morning lines at the chain's other stores, with each Dan's location locally owned and designed to function as a neighborhood hangout.
Permits Show Build-Out Underway
Per the City of North Richland Hills permit log, a commercial building permit for a tenant finish-out at 9041 Mid-Cities Blvd., Unit 200, was issued on March 18, 2026. That municipal record shows the landlord and contractors have cleared a key step toward opening, lining up with state project filings for the site. The permit is available in the city's public archive.
What To Expect From The Menu
As detailed on Dan's Bagels' menu, the brand leans into a craft sourdough approach, noting a ≥48-hour fermentation, and rolls out daily flavors like Plain and Everything alongside rotating specials such as rainbow bagels. The shop also serves made-to-order egg sandwiches, deli sandwiches built with Boar's Head meats, and a range of cream cheeses and sweets. Those staples are what fuel the chain's morning traffic and social media buzz.
Why North Richland Hills?
As reported by Fort Worth Magazine, earlier Dan's openings have drawn early lines and sold-out signs by noon, a track record that helped push the brand into family-oriented suburbs. Local coverage traces the founders' run from baking sourdough bagels at home in 2020 to opening their first storefront in Trophy Club in 2021 and expanding through franchising. That momentum, paired with this strip center's proximity to Birdville High School, positions North Richland Hills as the next logical stop for the chain.
Dan's Bagels' North Richland Hills shop is scheduled to open September 2, and the company and franchisees have not yet posted official hours for the new location. For preorders, menu details, and updates, check Dan's Bagels' website or the chain's local social channels. This story will be updated if the franchise announces a soft opening or special hours for opening day.
