Houston-based Ocean Crawfish is opening its first Dallas–Fort Worth location at 1610 E. Belt Line Road in Richardson, bringing Vietnamese-style seafood and crawfish boils this spring.

A new Jersey Mike’s has opened at the Grand Parkway and Hwy. 249 intersection in Tomball, joining a wave of national chains moving into the strip.

Spanish Village will anchor a three‑story redevelopment at 4720 Almeda Rd, owner Steve Rogers says. Demolition is scheduled to begin Wednesday and the cleared lot will be used for parking.

Baskin‑Robbins will open a new League City shop at 2925 Gulf Freeway S. on Feb. 14 with 31‑cent scoops and a prize‑wheel giveaway.

Houston-based Pepperoni’s Pizza is opening its first San Antonio location at Bulverde Crossing, bringing New York–style pies, wings and salads. Construction began in 2024 and the debut is expected early 2026.

Sunrise Taquitos' Memorial Drive window has closed after 19 years as the owner searches for a larger nearby spot and aims to reopen in April.

Permits show Buffalo Wild Wings will replace the closed Fuddruckers on Northwest Freeway, with work set to start in April and a fall 2026 opening.

MilkShake Factory will open on Research Forest Drive in late March, bringing its signature milkshakes and gourmet chocolates to The Woodlands.

Prime Bazaar will open a halal supermarket with a butcher counter in Sugar Land's Riverstone District in March.

The Icehouse Conroe closed over Super Bowl weekend after under two years. Owners thanked patrons and pledged refunds for canceled events.

Charles Clark is converting the former Paulie’s and Camerata on Westheimer into Carlo, a fast-casual Italian, and Casa Carlo, a white-tablecloth restaurant, with a planned May opening.

Succulent Fine Dining in River Oaks closed after less than a year, with owner Shawn Virene blaming restricted garage access and a costly valet minimum. He urged guests to visit a'Bouzy.

La La Land Kind Cafe filed to open in Katy’s Meadows Marketplace, taking over a Main Squeeze unit with renovations slated March–June. The build is budgeted at about $245,000.