Paris Baguette is opening a new bakery-café at 4702 University Drive in McKinney. Construction is underway and an official opening date is still TBD.

Portillo’s is building a roughly 6,250‑sq‑ft restaurant at FM 423 and Gordon Heights Lane in Frisco; construction is underway and an early‑January wrap was projected.

Nikuya quietly opened atop The Sinclair, offering a 16-seat omakase-style sushi counter and skyline dining led by chef Alvin Chik.

Oklahoma’s Hideaway Pizza is headed to Frisco’s Four Corners, joining the chain’s Plano and McKinney sites as it expands across DFW with work slated into late 2026.

Pizza Twist, known for naan‑crust pies and butter‑chicken toppings, will open Dec. 15 at Flower Mound Town Center. The new location mixes Indian flavors with classic pizza offerings.

Tony Gemignani’s Slice House will open at 5995 Preston Rd in Frisco in January 2026, offering pizza by the slice, whole pies and gluten-free options.

California-born TRŪ Bowl is opening its first Texas outpost at Shops at Granite Park in Plano, bringing craft‑your‑own açaí bowls and a January soft opening.

Great Biscuit & Spice Co. quietly opened on Hampshire Street in Saginaw, serving scratch-made biscuits, baked goods and ready-to-heat home meals from a family-run kitchen. The Juliens plan tastings and classes next door at their Julien & Lambert studio.

85C Bakery Cafe is planning a spring 2026 opening in Prosper, with state permit filings showing a 2,600-square-foot buildout near the U.S. 380 corridor.

The Dallas-born Dick's Last Resort closed its 2211 N Lamar St. outpost last Sunday after roughly 40 years; the chain cited declining business and rising rent.

Village Baking Co.'s fifth Dallas location quietly opened in Preston Center this August and is now serving croissants, sandwiches and holiday pies. The compact shop aims to be a holiday and commuter favorite.

College Station favorite Fuego Tortilla Grill opened in Burleson this fall under Uncommon Brands and Garrett Mills, bringing roughly 50 local jobs and a DFW debut.

Grand Prairie's Billie Joe Coffee has been recognized among Yelp's Top 100 Coffee Shops in America, marking a significant milestone for the North Texan shop that began with its founder roasting beans in his garage.