Kilwins announced a 13‑store expansion across Greater Houston–Galveston, with the first Houston location expected in 2026. The rollout is preliminary and franchise opportunities are being recruited.

Fertitta Entertainment will bring 1932 Cattleman's Club to RodeoHouston, replacing The Ranch and running March 2–22, 2026 with a luxe steak-and-seafood menu.

Lulu’s Coffee y Tacos will open at 1847 W Hwy 46 in New Braunfels, with permits showing an early‑2026 buildout and a spring 2026 target.

A&M Pâtisserie has built a local following by selling 18 egg‑tart flavors at makers' markets and scaling production for big SJMade events. They’ll be at South Hall Dec. 13–14.

Equal Parts will open next Wednesday in the former Old Spaghetti Factory at 478 Green, bringing Mexico City–style seafood and mezcal cocktails to North Beach. Chef Melissa Perfit leads a shareable, seafood‑forward menu and a tequila/mezcal‑heavy drinks program.

San Francisco’s NaYa Dessert Cafe is opening at 620 Fourth St in downtown Davis and is targeting a mid-January 2026 debut with crepes, bingsu and milk teas.

Goodthing’s two-story Palo Alto shop brings pistachio einspänners and Japanese-style cheesecakes to downtown with a full pastry kitchen. Early reviews praise the drinks and sweets despite premium prices.

Chef Jimmy Papadopoulos is bringing Black Briar to Fulton Market's former Bar Takito spot. Construction is underway and the team has penciled a summer opening.

Ukrainian-born chefs and roasters opened Kazka, Heyday and Abrah across Chicago, blending syrnyky and chicken Kyiv with specialty coffee and community ties.

A second Chipotle has opened in Hutto at 326 Ed Schmidt Boulevard, giving the small city two locations and more pickup and delivery options.

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.

Hey‑Froyo will join Sugar Land’s Riverpark Shopping Center with a planned March 2026 debut. A state permit shows a 1,283‑sq‑ft fit‑out and the owner says expansion is on the roadmap.