Perry's Steakhouse will close its River Oaks restaurant on Jan. 24 amid a contractual dispute with the shopping center landlord; staff are being offered transfers.

Frenchy's says two Houston storefronts failed to meet its standards and the CEO has removed the Frenchy's name while the chain tightens franchise controls.

State filings show Tacodeli plans a new Tech Ridge outpost at 12705 Center Lake Drive, with construction slated for March 20–June 19 and a roughly $500,000 buildout.

Jersey Mike's is coming to The Market at Katy Park in Katy; construction begins March with a summer opening expected.

Salata is reopening its original Downtown Houston tunnel location at 919 Milam on Jan. 12 as the chain marks its 20th anniversary with a refreshed space and giveaways.

Ciao Bella Bakery Cafe is planning a March opening at The Boulevard in Webster, according to state permit filings and the tenant. The build-out is listed at 2,625 square feet.

Verde Garden, the Kirby Group’s Harlow District Tex‑Mex spot in Montrose, is closing after under three years. The closure leaves a large Montrose space available.

State records show a new McDonald's at 12312 Will Clayton Parkway is slated to start construction in May and finish in September.

JuiceLand opened its ninth Greater Houston location in Sugar Land Town Square on Dec. 5, adding smoothies, cold-pressed juices and plant-based meals to the plaza.

Mexico City natives Angel Bautista and Javier Becerra are opening Bar Xolo in Montrose — a coffee‑to‑cocktails concept with clarified drinks, Veracruz beans and Mexico City design. Soft opening Feb. 4.

Dallas‑born Sandoitchi is opening a Heights flagship at 1603 N. Durham Dr., bringing its crustless milk‑bread sandos, a coffee bar and a large patio to Houston.

Ford Fry’s Rocket Farm will close the Heights Superica on Feb. 15 and reopen the space as Star Rover on Feb. 26. The new spot will focus on affordable steaks, seafood and a 76‑ounce eating challenge.

A Montrose mainstay, The Phoenix will relocate to Richmond Avenue this summer after lease talks faltered; owners plan a phased reopening timed around the World Cup.