Florida‑born Burger Vault has opened in Keller with halal beef, spicy fries and an Instagram‑ready 8‑oz Wagyu topped with edible gold leaf.

A longtime Dallas pasta spot has opened a Frisco outpost at Legacy Commons, serving housemade pastas, pizzas and classic Italian entrees.

Frisco‑born Bagelology is expanding to Coppell — the shell is up at 1540 S Belt Line Road and owners hope to open by late 2026.

My Dream Latin Cuisine, a family-run spot led by Salvador Gamón, has opened in Lakewood with tacos, shareable plates and lunch combos. The team emphasizes fresh ingredients and neighborhood service.

Portillo's will open at 13904 Dallas Parkway near Galleria Dallas, marking its first location inside city limits and adding to its DFW expansion.

Smithers Smokehouse will convert the former Shine It Auto Detail at 300 E. Hickory St. into a 2,650-square-foot barbecue restaurant. State filings list a $900,000 renovation and an Oct. 1 completion target.

Alma's Cafe transformed a downtown Irving house into a coffee shop with help from a city enhancement incentive.

Plano-born Dillas plans a San Antonio outpost in 2026 as founders scout sites — the I‑10/1604 corridor is a likely target. Growth will lean on franchise deals.

Golden Glaze opened in Grapevine at 2646 William D. Tate Ave., serving made‑from‑scratch glazed donuts, kolaches and breakfast sandwiches with early hours and catering.

A tiny diner next to the Silver Wheel rink is pulling morning lines with oversized cinnamon rolls and homestyle comfort plates. Owner Brooke Duffey built the menu from family recipes.

Family-run Little Moose Creamery will open this summer in Frisco with premium soft‑serve, monthly flavor rotations, homemade waffle cones and vegan options.

Soulman's filed to convert the former Whataburger at 938 W Main into a $300K, 2,797‑sq‑ft restaurant, with construction aiming to start March 30.

Huckleberry’s will open restaurants in McKinney and Allen, bringing its D‑FW footprint to five under new franchise leadership.