SAN ANTONIO, TX — After years of fighting against declining interest in seafood chains, Captain D’s is charting a revival with bold expansion plans in 2025. Among the most significant moves: the company will open three new restaurants in San Antonio, marking a major step in the brand’s comeback. What’s New at Captain D’s San…
TEXAS — Chipotle Mexican Grill is in the middle of one of its most ambitious growth years yet, with plans to open between 315 and 345 new restaurants in 2025. Of those, dozens are slated for Texas, part of a broader U.S. expansion that already includes 57 restaurants opened during the first quarter alone. What’s…
MAGNOLIA, TX — Chick-fil-A fans in Montgomery County have something to look forward to this Labor Day weekend. A new Chick-fil-A location, Magnolia at Heritage Farms, is set to open on Sept. 4, bringing the chain’s signature chicken sandwiches and waffle fries to 13950 FM 1488. What’s New at Chick-fil-A Magnolia To celebrate the grand…
SAN ANTONIO, TX — After navigating years of challenges in the restaurant industry, Captain D’s is charting a new course of growth with plans to open three restaurants in San Antonio by 2026. The expansion signals a major comeback for the seafood chain, which has been steadily reinventing itself for new markets. What’s New at…
TEXAS — When it comes to barbecue, the Lone Star State continues to set the standard. A newly released Yelp list of the “Top 10 Cities for BBQ in the U.S.” has crowned Austin and San Antonio as the top two barbecue destinations in the country — cementing Texas’s reputation as the undisputed capital of…
THE WOODLANDS, TX — Two of Texas’s most celebrated culinary talents are preparing to elevate The Woodlands dining scene. In 2026, Chef Austin Simmons and Chef Aaron Bludorn will debut new restaurant concepts in partnership with Howard Hughes Holdings, a move set to strengthen The Woodlands’ reputation as a premier lifestyle destination. What’s New at…
SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Alamo City is about to get a taste of California brunch culture. Squeeze In, a 51-year-old restaurant chain known for claiming to serve the “best omelettes on the planet,” is opening its first Texas location in San Antonio in mid-2026. The announcement marks a milestone for the family-owned brand, which…
BOERNE, TEXAS — After months of anticipation and pandemic-related delays, Fatburger — the California burger chain beloved by stars like Pharrell Williams and Kanye West — is finally opening its first Hill Country location near San Antonio. The new restaurant marks a major milestone for the chain as it continues to expand into Texas, aiming…
ORLANDO, FL — Legacy Italian chains Bravo Italian Kitchen and Brio Italian Grille are undergoing a transformation of sorts — not by expanding, but by restructuring under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As the company closes underperforming locations and seeks new investors, insiders say the brand could emerge with updated restaurant concepts aimed at adapting to changing consumer…
THE COLONY, TX — White Castle is officially bringing its legendary sliders to Texas for the very first time. The iconic Columbus-based burger chain announced that its first Texas restaurant will open in The Colony during the summer of 2026, marking a major milestone in the company’s 103-year history. What’s New at White Castle Texas…