Fort Worth's Fred's Texas Cafe opens its first location outside the city in downtown Crowley next week. The new spot will seat about 220 guests and includes a covered patio.

Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop is opening its first Texas location next Thursday in Flower Mound's Parker Square. Expect a 4,340‑sq‑ft shop with candy, craft sodas and ice cream.

A state project filing shows the IHOP at 8107 Agora Parkway in Selma will be converted into a combined Applebee’s/IHOP with work planned March–July 2026. The move is part of a wider rollout of dual-branded units in the San Antonio area.

A liquor‑license filing shows Illy River North at 675 N. Wells; the owner says the spot will be an all‑day cafe and gelato shop. If it opens, it would be Illy’s second Chicago location.

Founders Table acked by L Catterton cquired Chicago's Protein Bar & Kitchen; CEO Jeff Drake will stay on as the brand eyes faster airport and franchise growth.

Sweet Stacks opened on Magnolia Ave with jiggly soufflé pancakes, matcha lattes and Lao‑Thai savory dishes out of a compact, mostly to‑go storefront.

La Bangin' Tacos is moving from trucks to a storefront at 1600 Fulton Ave in Arden‑Arcade, with a soft opening scheduled for Thursday. Owner Nadia Daoud will fold her Bangin' Bowls concepts into the new space.

A state permit shows Paris Baguette will build a 3,127‑sq‑ft bakery‑cafe at Spring Cypress Village Station in Tomball, with a $750,000 budget and work slated to start in March.

Waikiki’s Munch 'N Brunch is moving from the truck to a storefront at Eaton Square, opening next Thursday while the original truck keeps rolling. Owners will expand prep space and add sit-down service.

After a February 2024 kitchen fire, Sierra Grill Smokehouse reopened this week in Auburn, resuming service after months of repairs and permitting.

Utah chain Beans & Brews opened its first D‑F‑W shop in Mansfield, serving protein coffees, matcha and classic espresso drinks.

Boa Steakhouse has returned to The Venetian, bringing its signature tableside service and a high-end steak program back to the Strip. The new outpost pairs wagyu and caviar starters with a late-night dinner focus.

Family-owned Zojah Burgers opened in the Medical Center serving smash burgers, beef-tallow fries and thick milkshakes.