Secret Agent BBQ has opened a storefront in Richardson, offering slow-smoked brisket, ribs and its signature brisket mac and cheese in a pickup‑counter setting.

Late-night sundae shop Scoop N Scootery now plans a late‑February Fort Worth opening as signage goes up and freezers are installed at its Alliance-area storefront.

MAD Concepts will pair Jakes Burgers with Tacos & Avocados in a new Benbrook restaurant park featuring patios and a 1.5‑acre shared backyard.

A decade‑old Woodland Springs donut shop has shut its doors. Owners blamed lost sales tied to nearby Keller Hicks Road construction.

State filings show McDonald’s USA plans a 3,845‑sq‑ft restaurant at PGA Parkway and Preston Road in Frisco with construction slated for Feb–June 2026.

Panda Express opened a new restaurant in west Plano last Wednesday at Windhaven Parkway near the Tollway, marking the chain’s third location in the city. The grand‑opening included a ribbon‑cutting and community giveaways.

Beacon Cafe 287 has 45 days to vacate its Business Hwy 287 spot; owner Christie Bingham is asking the community for help finding a new home. The cafe remains open and is taking holiday tamale orders.

Acquario is opening a pizza‑and‑pasta bar at the former Maple Street Biscuit Co. spot in Keller, promising wood‑fired pies and daily‑made pasta in early 2026.

White Rhino Coffee purchased Emporium Pies; bakers will stay on while menu pairings and D‑FW expansion are planned.

Tutto Gustoso opened at Watters Creek Village in Allen with handmade pastas, risottos and Roman-style pinsa from a team with deep Italian roots. The menu mixes casual daytime piadine and refined dinner plates.

The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque is opening at 1600 E. Copeland Road in Arlington and is expected to debut in early 2026 near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field.

A $9M, 45,000-sq-ft Bellaire Food District is planned for 9229 Bellaire Blvd in Houston's Asiatown, with construction slated for 2026–27.

A Colorado-born brunch chain lands in Plano next week, opening a roughly 3,100-square-foot location at Preston Towne Crossing with pre-opening events and giveaways.