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.

Franchisee Mike Cullen plans a Jersey Mike’s at Shady Hollow near Brodie Lane. Permits point to an April–August buildout and about 21 indoor seats.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar plans a Sunset Valley Village location; filings show construction could run April through August.

Chicago‑born Potbelly plans a 1,750‑sq‑ft shop at New Braunfels’ Town Center at Creekside with a $425K renovation and an early‑2026 timeline.

Winston's opened a Bee Cave location at Hill Country Galleria, serving fresh-roasted coffee, donuts, Italian sandwiches and Neapolitan-style pizzas. The spot launched in early December.

Home Slice Pizza became the first pizzeria inducted into the Austin American-Statesman’s Restaurant Hall of Fame, capping 20 years on South Congress. The honor recognizes neighborhood roots and steady growth.

Poeta is reopening at the East Austin Hotel with both a seasonal tasting menu and an à la carte lineup. Soft openings begin New Year’s Day; full service starts Jan. 8.

Parley, a new Irish‑inspired pub from local mixologists, opened on East César Chávez with creative cocktails, an Idlewild coffee program and pub bites from Oseyo.

A new Round Rock restaurant fuses Jamaican jerk with Texas-style barbecue and opens with a 'Christmas in the Caribbean' grand opening this weekend.

Paperwork and permit records point to a Chicken Salad Chick at 19037 IH‑35 in Kyle, with construction set to wrap by March and a late‑April 2026 opening expected.

Public filings show Mendocino Farms plans a third Austin location at Lamar Union on South Lamar; the project is budgeted at about $675,000 and includes a spring‑to‑fall build timeline.

A co‑branded Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies is planned at Manor Crossing in a 1,501‑sq‑ft shop aiming for spring 2026. The filing shows a mid‑January start and mid‑March finish window.

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is opening at 18725 FM 685 #120 in Pflugerville; filings show a $250,000 build‑out and an early‑February 2026 finish.