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Modern Texas Vibes, Complete with Party Barn

Haywire Houston, which opened in June of this year, has added a private event space the restaurant has dubbed the Party Barn.

Project Profile: Truluck’s

This high-end seafood concept is wowing guests with a prototype that’s full of life and energy.

Family-Owned Cantina Gets a Bold Refresh

A family-owned legacy brand breathes new life into its 20-year-old restaurant. The result is a welcoming, down-to-earth cantina that imparts a sense of community and family tradition.

Freddy's Signs 20-Unit Development Deal

Fast-casual restaurant concept, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, is expanding its footprint in Texas with a 20-unit development deal in Houston.

new + notable: Cocody, Houston

French fine-dining restaurant Cocody dazzles with a glitzy space that seats approximately 170 across 7,000 square feet, including an outdoor courtyard.

Pollo Campero Aims for 100

Zaxby’s to Expand in Dallas Area

Zaxby’s announced a deal with The Sigwell Group to expand into the Dallas metro area.

III Forks Launches its New Village on the Parkway Location

Consolidated Restaurant Operations partnered with Harrison to update a classic ‘90s steakhouse for modern clientele.

Fluffy Fluffy Expands to the Southern U.S.

Japanese-style souffle pancakes have landed in Texas thanks to the recent expansion of a Canada-based brand.

Jimmy’s Egg Expands into Texas

Jimmy’s Egg expands into Texas marking the breakfast chain's 56th location overall.

This Houston Restaurant Fuses Familiarity and Modernity

The designer layered Latin American, Lebanese, and Mediterranean textures and art over classic midcentury materials and colors to create an intimate and cozy space.

Miami-Based Burger and Kebab Concept is Texas Bound

PINCHO, a Miami-based burger and kebab (aka pincho) concept makes its Texas debut by opening the first of six locations planned

EZBachi Announces Hibachi Drive Thru

The fast-casual Japanese teppanyaki grill announced three new franchise locations and one new corporate-owned unit that will feature the first-ever Hibachi restaurant drive-thru.

Seattle-Based Dué Cucina Heads to Texas

Dué Cucina, a casual gourmet Italian restaurant chain with locations in Seattle, is set to begin national expansion thanks to a new partnership agreement with Mac Haik Restaurant Group.

Mountain Mike’s Heads to Texas

Mountain Mike’s Pizza opened the chain’s first Texas restaurant in Lewisville.

Black Bear Diner Opens First Dallas Location 

Black Bear Diner continues aggressive growth in Texas with five additional openings planned for Mesquite, San Antonio, Amarillo, El Paso and Harker Heights.

Salad and Go Expands into North Texas 

Salad and Go’s Texas footprint will grow significantly with the addition of seven new locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

This Texas Restaurant asks What If Fine Dining Isn't Dead?

Restaurant development firm What If Syndicate set out to prove that fine dining is alive and well by debuting Monarch in The National, a new 51-story luxury mixed-use residential,

Mediterranean Fast-Casual Opening in Walmarts around Texas

Mediterranean fast-casual Shawarma Press opened its second of seven planned locations inside Texas Walmart stores. 

Golden Chick Goes Modular

With long buildout times threatening to cool its hot streak, this QSR chicken chain has developed a building that can go up in months.

Take a Trip to the Mediterranean at Aba

Aba at Music Lane in Austin has a strong emphasis on outdoor seating and the restaurant’s design centers on a 100-year-old heritage Oak tree.

From Ghost to On-Premises: 4 Best Practices for Going Face-to-Face

In the next few months, fast-casual concept, Hawaiian Bros., which specializes in traditional Hawaiian plate lunches and related fare, will open its first Texas storefronts after having run ghost

Hoots Wings Goes Big in Texas

Fast-casual Hooters spin-off Hoots Wings signed its first franchise agreement to open 60 locations in Texas, targeting the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex and Austin markets.

Summer House on Music Lane

A refreshing dip into Austin’s lake culture.

Design Market: San Antonio

Here are five must-see designs to come out of San Antonio.

Main Squeeze Juice Co. Expands in Texas

Main Squeeze Juice Co. will open its first location in the Ft. Worth, Texas, market in late January.

Dog Haus Debuts Food Truck in DFW

Gourmet hot dog concept Dog Haus debuted its first food truck in the Dallas-Ft. Worth market.

Design Market: Dallas

Coolgreens Market’s Self-Serve Grab-and-Go Aids Development

Coolgreens operates 10 fast-casual restaurants across Oklahoma, Nebraska and Texas.

Porch Swing Offers Southern Comfort in a Polished Setting

While casual dining has taken a beating in recent years, many operators have developed a polished-casual strategy to draw in guests. Porch Swing Restaurant, located in the Dallas suburb of