Cupprimo opened a second Lakeway shop last Saturday, offering daily cupcakes, coffee and quiche plus party platters and catering for local events.

Hilton Waikiki has opened Casamigos House of Friends on its 37th floor, converting a former event room into a sunset lounge serving Casamigos cocktails and shareable plates.

Four fast-casual chains are moving into a new building at Bixby Village Plaza in East Long Beach, with openings expected later this summer into the fall.

Yogurtland is returning to Flower Mound with renovations set to start Feb. 6 at The Highlands shopping center and a 1,285‑sq‑ft fit‑out planned.

Five Guys will open a 2,200‑square‑foot, 60‑seat restaurant at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas this summer, with late‑night hours and a hot‑dog cart prelude.

Abbott's Frozen Custard closed its Kyle shop at 2242 Kohler's Crossing on Friday, the company said. The move follows several recent Abbott's exits around Texas.

Seattle’s MOTO Pizza will open in Little Italy in May 2026 and at UCSD in fall 2026, bringing thick square slices, inventive toppings and MOTO Swirl desserts to San Diego.

Honeybird’s third DFW shop opened on Main Street in Allen on Dec. 19, serving gourmet donuts, biscuit sandwiches and coffee. The new storefront joins Plano and Flower Mound locations.

Soul Fire Tacos, from Dana Dumas’ SJ Concepts, will open Feb. 21 in Scottsdale’s Airpark with birria tacos, a Soul Roll and a free‑taco grand opening offer.

Wild has closed its Montrose lounge after three years; owners thanked the neighborhood on Instagram and say the Heights location will remain open. Regulatory pressure on hemp menus has clouded the market.

Mom's Banh Mi is relocating to downtown Hutto and will operate from The Hippo Escape at 209 Farley St; an official opening date is still TBD. The truck will serve banh mi, rice and noodle bowls and Vietnamese-style coffee.

Deep Ellum operators Peter Novotny and Dan Murry are opening Trapeze, a bohemian French restaurant and bar in Bishop Arts, targeting an April debut.

A North Austin Denny’s has reopened after renovations and celebrated with free mugs, a prize wheel and discounted Grand Slams for the week. The diner remains open 24/7.