Fort Worth’s historic Stockyards is lining up a serious new sugar fix. Kilwins is planning a shop inside Stockyards Station, with public filings pointing to a construction wrap in November 2026. The chocolatier and ice cream chain, known for its hand‑paddled fudge and in‑store candy making, would slip into the dessert mix along the Exchange Avenue retail strip, though the exact opening date is still under wraps while franchise and property teams work through permitting and build‑out.
According to What Now Dallas, public filings tag the future Kilwins for Suite 116 inside Stockyards Station and list November 2026 as the target for construction completion. A representative for Cowtown Confection, the franchise group behind the proposed Stockyards shop, told the outlet the project is “still in the works,” keeping details close for now.
Where It Will Land
Stockyards Station is the former livestock‑pen complex that now anchors the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, retooled into a visitor‑friendly hub with more than 20 shops and restaurants drawing tourists and weekend crowds. The building markets itself as a shopping and dining center along Exchange Avenue, according to Stockyards Station.
About Kilwins
Kilwins started as a small bakery in Petoskey, Michigan, where Don and Katy Kilwin began making candy in 1947. The brand leans on in‑store, hand‑crafted confections and original‑recipe ice cream as the backbone of its franchise model. That origin story and growth into a multi‑state chain are laid out on the company’s corporate site at Kilwins.
Permits And Timeline
A public project listing shared by a local project tracker reproduces the state’s TABS entry for the Stockyards build‑out, describing an interior project of about 1,353 square feet with an estimated cost of roughly $450,000. The listing shows a proposed start date of September 1 and a completion target of Nov. 1, 2026. Those details surfaced on a Fort Worth architecture forum that mirrors local permitting records, as noted by Fort Worth Architecture.
If that schedule holds, Kilwins would roll into Stockyards Station just in time to catch the busy fall visitor season. Franchise representatives told reporters they were not ready to share more specifics beyond confirming that plans are underway. We’ll be watching for an official word from Kilwins or Stockyards Station with a firm opening date.
