Bojangles will open its first McKinney location on March 17 at a South Central Expressway site, bringing biscuits, chicken sandwiches and the Bo‑Berry Biscuit to town.

Mah-Jong Chinese Kitchen has closed its McKinney restaurant after a short run; the Plano location remains open for orders and dine-in. Community Impact and the restaurant's site confirm the change.

Happymix Creperie opened on the McKinney square, serving Japanese-style handheld crepes, matcha lattes, boba and smoothies during a soft opening.

Dunkin' is moving into a 2,054‑sq‑ft storefront on Green Oaks Boulevard in Arlington; state paperwork shows construction set to start May 31, 2026 with an autumn finish. The location will be run by franchisee Rishad Rajabali.

State filings show a $3.2M renovation at the former Fire Oak Grill in Weatherford, but the application names a Fort Worth trust — not Taylor Sheridan.

Texas Monthly named Agnes and Sherman Restaurant of the Year and put four Houston spots on its 2026 list. The choices underline Houston’s continued culinary momentum.

Tacos El Metro has been quietly serving Mexico City–style tacos, al pastor and whole-roast pork from a Northwest Dallas corner spot. Owner Sergio Quijano and chef Michael Garcia aim for authentic, accessible flavors.

A Jordanian roastery with U.S. locations filed for a Richardson shop at 201 S. Greenville Ave; it will sell roasted nuts, sweets and Arabic-style coffee, but no opening date is listed.

Whataburger and Mi Chante are set to join a five-unit shopping center at SH-170 and North Beach in north Fort Worth; state filings show build sizes and timelines.

Fort Worth’s dining scene has shifted: national groups and local chefs are opening high‑end concepts as the city tops one million residents.

San Marzano, the Uptown West Village pasta spot, closed March 6 after two and a half years. The Instagram post thanked customers and staff but gave no reason.

Jimmy John's will open a Celina shop at 1520 S. Preston Road this summer, joining new Walmarts and Lowe's in the city's expanding retail corridor.

Temptations Lounge failed a Feb. 18 health inspection and several Arlington eateries posted low scores in a mid‑February inspection wave. Re‑inspections have been scheduled.