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Firehouse Subs plans Killeen shop on Clear Creek Road
Openings/What Now Austin/Jul 14, 2026

Firehouse Subs plans Killeen shop on Clear Creek Road

Firehouse Subs is planning a restaurant at 4300 Clear Creek Rd., Suite 140, in 1st Calvary Plaza. Construction is expected to finish by December 2026.

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I Scream Gelato plans first Austin area shop in Round Rock
Openings/What Now Austin/Jul 14, 2026

I Scream Gelato plans first Austin area shop in Round Rock

I Scream Gelato is planning a Round Rock location at 2800 E Palm Valley, Suite 200. Construction is expected to wrap by October 2026.

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Salon Lofts plans Central Austin spot at The Triangle
Openings/What Now Austin/Jul 7, 2026

Salon Lofts plans Central Austin spot at The Triangle

Salon Lofts is planning a 6,031 square foot remodel at 4616 Triangle Ave. Construction is scheduled from October 2026 to March 2027.

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Buffalo Wild Wings plans first Kyle restaurant
Openings/What Now Austin/Jul 7, 2026

Buffalo Wild Wings plans first Kyle restaurant

Buffalo Wild Wings is targeting a late August or early September 2026 debut in Kyle. The restaurant is planned for 1080 Kohlers Crossing near FM 1626.

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Yemeni coffee cafe planned for Round Rock
Openings/What Now Austin/Jun 30, 2026

Yemeni coffee cafe planned for Round Rock

Moka & Co is planning its first Texas location in Round Rock, with construction listed for completion in October 2026. The cafe would bring Yemeni coffee, pastries and Middle Eastern sweets to Williamson County.

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SalonCentric plans South Lamar store
Openings/What Now Austin/Jun 16, 2026

SalonCentric plans South Lamar store

SalonCentric is preparing a new Austin store at Westgate Center on South Lamar Boulevard. The project adds another professional beauty supply option in South Austin.

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Degree Wellness targets South Congress debut
Openings/What Now Austin/Jun 16, 2026

Degree Wellness targets South Congress debut

Degree Wellness plans to open its first Austin studio at 4411 South Congress Ave. The recovery and wellness brand is aiming for an early 2027 opening.

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Austin restaurant operators meet at Rosewood Social Club
Openings/What Now Austin/Jun 16, 2026

Austin restaurant operators meet at Rosewood Social Club

Rosewood Social Club hosted a free restaurant industry event on June 10 at 1309 Rosewood Avenue. Local operators and hospitality vendors discussed growth, operations and restaurant support services.

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Austin new-restaurant watch: oysters, bakeries, sushi, and Thai food
Openings/Eater Austin/Jun 6, 2026

Austin new-restaurant watch: oysters, bakeries, sushi, and Thai food

Eater Austin's May 2026 heatmap gives local diners a concrete weekend shortlist: seafood in Holly, bakeries downtown and on South Lamar, sushi on Rainey, and Thai food on South Lamar.

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Micholandia plans East Austin dessert shop
Openings/What Now Austin/Jun 5, 2026

Micholandia plans East Austin dessert shop

Micholandia is preparing a new Austin location at 2115 Riverview Street. The Mexican dessert shop is aiming for an early August opening if permits stay on track.

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Casa do Brasil plans Round Rock restaurant
Openings/What Now Austin/Jun 5, 2026

Casa do Brasil plans Round Rock restaurant

Casa do Brasil is planning a Round Rock location at 4000 E Palm Valley Blvd. Construction is scheduled to start June 10 and finish Sept. 1.

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Sprouts plans first Hutto store for 2028
Openings/What Now Austin/Jun 5, 2026

Sprouts plans first Hutto store for 2028

Sprouts Farmers Market is planned for the northeast corner of SH 130 and Highway 79 in Hutto. The store is scheduled to open in 2028 after construction planned from September 2026 to February 2028.

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