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.

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato opened in Webster this October, offering 24 house-made gelato flavors and artisan chocolates at The Shops at Baybrook.

Owner Michael D. Moore announced on Facebook that the Stuffed Baked Potato Factory closed all Houston locations on Dec. 3 after a 10-year run. He cited economic pressures and shifts in his customer base.

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.

Morelia Gourmet Paletas has opened a Woodforest location in Montgomery and will hand out free paletas during a two-day grand opening this weekend.

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.

A new Fuzzy’s Tacos & Margs is under construction at 7250 Hwy 6 N, with filings showing a quick remodel and an early‑2026 opening. The site is part of NGE’s wider Houston expansion.

Andy's Frozen Custard opened a drive‑thru and walk‑up in Cibolo's Buffalo Heights, bringing concretes, Jackhammers and opening‑week promotions to the I‑35 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.

Calicraft Upstairs, the new rooftop from Walnut Creek's Calicraft Brewing, will hold a soft opening on Dec. 12 after months of permit delays.

Immortal Cafe & Supply is opening a Curtis Park outpost with brunch, a curated wine list and evening events. The downtown shop will remain at 1111 H St.

Guerilla Cafe, the North Berkeley coffee shop and gallery that helped launch Red Bay Coffee, has quietly closed after about 19 years. The closure follows reports of a lease ending and a possible rent hike.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass attended the opening of Dutch Bros Coffee's new Exposition Park location, highlighting the city's openness for business and economic growth.