RedFarm's downtown Austin outpost has closed, leaving the Second Street District corner at 201 W. Third St. vacant.

Shake Shack has filed to build a nearly $1M, 3,000-sq-ft Shack in Leander, with construction penciled for Sept. 2026 to Feb. 2027. The move is part of a wider Austin-area expansion push.

McAlister’s Deli will open its Hutto Carmel Creek location on January 24, 2026, ending a years‑long wait after permit filings in 2022. The menu will include giant spuds and the chain’s famous sweet tea.

State filings show Tacodeli plans a new Tech Ridge outpost at 12705 Center Lake Drive, with construction slated for March 20–June 19 and a roughly $500,000 buildout.

After years as a trailer at Corner Bar, Kiin Di has a permanent South Lamar home with new large plates and a cocktail list. The move keeps fan favorites while expanding hours and dine-in service.

Austin’s Good Culture has landed a majority investment from L Catterton in a deal that sources peg near $500 million, a big win for the city’s CPG scene. The funding is aimed at expanding production and distribution as demand surges.

Project filings show Barrio Burrito Bar plans to take over a former Dickey's unit at Greenlawn Crossing in Round Rock; the opening date remains TBD.

Milkmade, a mother-and-daughter ice cream trailer, will open in January in the Michi Ramen parking lot on North Lamar, serving rotating small-batch flavors and vegan options.

Simply Super Indian Cuisine & Bar opened in late December at Round Rock Crossing, offering classic Indian snacks, curries and lassis.

A second Chipotle is planned for Leander’s Crystal Falls pad, with filings showing a 2,385‑sq‑ft build‑out slated for May–October and an estimated $1.2M cost.

Kyoka Sushi filed for a 6,000‑sq‑ft location at 19037 I‑35 in Kyle; construction is slated to start Jan. 19 and finish by mid‑May. The menu will include AYCE sushi and hibachi.

Austin‑born Milk + Tea is opening its sixth shop in Manor at Manor Crossing, with interior buildout expected to finish in early April.

Project LeanNation is headed to Georgetown’s Woodlake Crossing, promising protein‑forward meals and shakes with an early‑spring 2026 target. The chain plans subscriptions and a shake bar for local pickup.