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New restaurants · 460 spots

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TomballME

Changing handsConfirmed

Mimi's Ethiopian Cuisine

103 W Main St · Tomball, TX 77375

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Tax registration · Aug 14 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Aug 14, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Apr 7 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2024)

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GalleriaPlanned for Nov 1EH

Just registeredConfirmed

Eataly Houston

5000 Westheimer Rd, Ste 100 · Houston, TX 77056

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Tax registration · Aug 14 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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MagnoliaNV

Changing handsConfirmed

New Vibes - Magnolia West

13650 Fm 1488 Rd, Ste 500 · Magnolia, TX 77354

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 13 · Liquor license issued · beer

Liquor license · Jul 7 · Liquor license surrendered · wine & beer

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CypressFP

Changing handsConfirmed

Fajita Pete's

13201 Fry Rd, Ste 120 · Cypress, TX 77433

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 12 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Tax registration · Apr 22 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · started sales Apr 1, 2026

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Washington AveFP

Changing handsConfirmed

Fajita Pete's

5710 Memorial Dr, Ste C · Houston, TX 77007

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Aug 11 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

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RosenbergTC

Permit filedConfirmed

Town Center Village

5149 Reading Rd · Rosenberg, TX 77471

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 10 · Construction registered · $200,000 · interior tenant improvement for a retail coffee chain. all architectur · est. 8/31/2026–10/30/2026

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GalleriaSE

Changing handsConfirmed

Sal E Brasa

6006 Westheimer Rd · Houston, TX 77057

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor tax filing · Aug 5 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Aug 5 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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Spring BranchG

Permit filedConfirmed

Greenside

1085 Gessner Rd., Ste 203 · Houston, TX 77055

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 5 · Construction registered · $450,000 · tenant finish-out · est. 9/16/2026–1/16/2027

Construction filing · Jun 17 · Construction registered · $950,000 · interior finish-out for a coffee shop · est. 7/1/2026–12/1/2026

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KatyUB

Changing handsConfirmed

Urban Brasa

27252 Katy Fwy, Ste 1000 · Katy, TX 77494

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 17 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Liquor license · May 31 · Liquor license expired · full bar

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Upper KirbyCL

Changing handsConfirmed

Casa Lucca Cucina

1834 Westheimer Rd · Houston, TX 77098

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Tax registration · Jul 15 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 1, 2026

Liquor license · Jan 12 · Liquor license surrendered · wine & beer

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HoustonTR

Changing handsConfirmed

2 Tierras Restaurant

313 Rankin Rd, Ste D · Houston, TX 77073

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Tax registration · Jul 14 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Jul 15, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Feb 14 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2024)

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CypressWO

Changing handsConfirmed

Walk-on's Sports Bistreaux

9955 Barker Cypress Rd, Ste 100 · Cypress, TX 77433

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor tax filing · Jun 30 · First liquor sales reported · June 2026

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MemorialTC

Changing handsConfirmed

Town and Country Village

791 Town and Country Blvd, Ste 160 · Houston, TX 77024

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Construction filing · Jun 19 · Construction registered · $2,000,000 · exterior facade improvements-addition of patio atrium and port cochere · est. 7/15/2026–1/1/2027

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KatySR

Changing handsConfirmed

Sabori Restaurant

6155 Fry Rd, Ste 300 · Katy, TX 77449

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor tax filing · Jun 16 · Liquor tax account opened

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WestchasePP

Permit filedConfirmed

Piney Point Shopping Center Bldg. B

2532 Fondren Rd., Bldg. B · Houston, TX 77063

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jun 9 · Construction registered · $75,000 · tenant buildout · est. 8/1/2026–2/1/2027

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Sugar LandLD

Changing handsConfirmed

Lao'd District

15295 Southwest Fwy · Sugar Land, TX 77478

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jun 3 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Tax registration · Mar 25 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Mar 1, 2026

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DowntownCM

Changing handsConfirmed

El Conejo Malo

901 Commerce St · Houston, TX 77002

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Tax registration · Jun 1 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Jun 1, 2026

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HoustonSB

Changing handsConfirmed

Spring Buffet 9

310 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Ste 100 · Houston, TX 77090

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Jun 1 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

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ConroeCC

Opening soonConfirmed

Conroe Commons

1450 League Line Rd., Bldg. 2, Ste 150 · Conroe, TX 77304

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Construction filing · Jun 1 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

Construction filing · Feb 10 · Construction registered · $300,000 · interior build-out for a 2200 s.f. nail salon · est. 2/1/2026–6/1/2026

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GalleriaSD

Changing handsConfirmed

Sala de Despecho Houston

1700 Post Oak Blvd, Ste 290 · Houston, TX 77056

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor tax filing · May 31 · First liquor sales reported · May 2026

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ChampionsFP

Changing handsConfirmed

Fusion Pot & Grill

3645 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Ste 110 · Houston, TX 77068

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor tax filing · May 31 · First liquor sales reported · May 2026

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MontroseLO

Changing handsConfirmed

Leightons on Montrose

4315 Montrose Blvd · Houston, TX 77006

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor tax filing · May 31 · First liquor sales reported · May 2026

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GalleriaFG

Changing handsConfirmed

Fu's Garden

5866 San Felipe St · Houston, TX 77057

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · May 28 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

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HoustonTS

Changing handsConfirmed

Talavera Sabores Del Pueblo

802 West Rd, Ste F · Houston, TX 77038

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor tax filing · May 27 · Liquor tax account opened

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ConroeTR

Permit filedConfirmed

Teas Ridge Retail Center Ii

670 N Fm 3083 Rd W · Conroe, TX 77303

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · May 27 · Construction registered · $75,000 · build out of tenant space · est. 7/1/2026–9/1/2026

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SpringKL

Changing handsConfirmed

Kekas Lokas & More

22916 Kuykendahl Rd, Ste 100 · Spring, TX 77389

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Tax registration · May 20 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · started sales May 20, 2026

Liquor license · Nov 25 · Liquor license surrendered · wine & beer

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KatyHD

Changing handsConfirmed

Hacienda Don Jose 2

4020 Fm 1463 Rd, Ste 110 · Fulshear, TX 77494

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor tax filing · Apr 30 · First liquor sales reported · April 2026

Liquor tax filing · Feb 13 · Liquor tax account opened

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HoustonVR

Changing handsConfirmed

Velvet Rose

8604 Jensen Dr · Houston, TX 77093

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor tax filing · Apr 30 · First liquor sales reported · April 2026

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Missouri CityJP

Changing handsConfirmed

Jamaica Pon Di Road

3424 Fm 1092 Rd, Ste 290 · Missouri City, TX 77459

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor tax filing · Apr 30 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Apr 30 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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ConroeEH

Changing handsConfirmed

Emmaus Hall

12194 Sleepy Hollow Rd · Conroe, TX 77385

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor tax filing · Apr 30 · First liquor sales reported · April 2026

Liquor license · Mar 11 · Liquor license expired · full bar

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Bush AirportHI

Changing handsConfirmed

Holiday Inn Houston

15222 John F Kennedy Blvd · Houston, TX 77032

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor tax filing · Apr 30 · First liquor sales reported · April 2026

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KatyMB

Changing handsConfirmed

Mama Bro's Houston

1165 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Ste 120 · Katy, TX 77493

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Tax registration · Apr 15 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Apr 15, 2026

Liquor license · Apr 7 · Liquor license surrendered · full bar

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The WoodlandsM

Changing handsConfirmed

Mimigarden

202 Sawdust Rd, Ste 110 · Spring, TX 77380

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Apr 14 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Tax registration · Feb 11 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Mar 16, 2026

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HoustonCW

Changing handsConfirmed

Center West Plaza

10092 Veterans Memorial Dr, Ste N · Houston, TX 77038

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Construction filing · Apr 2 · Construction registered · $250,000 · conversion of bar/club to a restaurant - interior build out only · est. 5/4/2026–9/7/2026

Liquor license · Nov 23 · Liquor license expired · wine & beer

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MontrosePC

Changing handsConfirmed

Pros & Cons

2808 Milam St, Ste H · Houston, TX 77006

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor tax filing · Jan 31 · First liquor sales reported · January 2026

Liquor tax filing · Dec 8 · Liquor tax account opened

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HeightsMC

Permit filedConfirmed

Mango Car Wash

2221 N Durham · Houston, TX 77008

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Dec 23 · Construction registered · $250,000 · renovating an existing office into a car wash lounge/register area. · est. 3/1/2026–6/1/2026

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ManvelMT

Permit filedFiled

Manvel Town Center - Retail Shops E

17323 Hwy 6, Suites 109 and 111 · Manvel, TX 77578

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 24 · Construction registered · $600,000 · construct two restaurants in a part of a newly constructed shell build · est. 10/1/2026–4/1/2027

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Rice VillageHB

Permit filedFiled

Handies - Bellaire

3908 Bellaire Blvd · Houston, TX 77005

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 23 · Construction registered · $500,000 · renovation of an existing fast-food restaurant into a new restaurant · est. 11/1/2026–4/1/2027

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HoustonCU

Liquor license filedFiled

Charge Up 151

10104 la Porte Fwy · Houston, TX 77017

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Aug 21 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

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Washington AveSB

Permit filedFiled

The Swift Building

621 Waverly Street, Ste 154 · Houston, TX 77007

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 21 · Construction registered · $900,000 · interior finish-out for a coffee shop. · est. 9/1/2026–1/1/2027

Construction filing · Feb 12 · Construction registered · $300,000 · 1,287 sq.ft. tenant build out. · est. 6/1/2026–9/1/2026

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MeyerlandSP

Permit filedFiled

Southcross Pad

8705 W. Loop S., Ste 500 · Houston, TX 77096

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 21 · Construction registered · $400,000 · new construction of a 4200 s.f. nail salon · est. 11/2/2026–8/2/2027

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HoustonCU

Liquor license filedFiled

Charge Up 137

9435 N Houston Rosslyn Rd · Houston, TX 77088

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Aug 20 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

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Third Ward · Museum DistrictOO

Permit filedFiled

Out of Office Social and Wellness Club

5613 Almeda Rd · Houston, TX 77004

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 19 · Construction registered · $300,000 · renvoation of existing building for a new restaurant · est. 10/1/2026–4/1/2027

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ConroePF

Permit filedFiled

Primespot Fm-1314

14055 Hwy 242, Ste 102 · Conroe, TX 77302

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 18 · Construction registered · $125,000 · interior leased space build-out for a shipley donuts · est. 8/31/2026–10/12/2026

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HoustonPlanned for Oct 28EN

Just registeredFiled

Einstein and Noah #5218

8552 Highway 6 N · Houston, TX 77095

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Tax registration · Aug 17 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · plans to start sales Oct 28, 2026

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RosenbergNC

Liquor license filedFiled

Nippon Club

2455 Randon Dyer Rd. · Rosenberg, TX 77471

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Aug 17 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

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Sugar LandSC

Permit filedFiled

Sugar Creek Centre

13134 Dairy Ashford Road · Sugar Land, TX 77478

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 17 · Construction registered · $60,000 · the lease space build-out of suite 400 (1,497 s.f.) is designed to con · est. 9/30/2026–12/14/2026

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ShenandoahNA

Permit filedFiled

N/a

19053 I-45, Ste H · Shenandoah, TX 77385

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 15 · Construction registered · $650,000 · interior remodel and change of occupancy from retail to restaurant for · est. 10/2/2026–5/2/2027

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RichmondSW

Permit filedFiled

Shoppes @ Westheimer Lakes

9111 Farm To Market Rd 723, Ste 450 · Richmond, TX 77406

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 14 · Construction registered · $350,000 · tenant improvement of an existing 2,620 sf vacant restaurant space for · est. 9/1/2026–11/1/2026

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RichmondPlanned for Nov 1TT

Just registeredFiled

The Trio Table

8823 Harlem Rd, Ste 300 · Richmond, TX 77407

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Tax registration · Aug 13 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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AtascocitaPlanned for Nov 1D

Just registeredFiled

Dinky's

7948 Fm 1960 Rd E · Humble, TX 77346

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Tax registration · Aug 13 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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HoustonPlanned for Nov 8RB

Just registeredFiled

Rio Bravo Super Mercado

675 W Rankin Rd · Houston, TX 77067

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Tax registration · Aug 11 · Registered for sales tax · Grocery store · plans to start sales Nov 8, 2026

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CypressPlanned for Oct 31EG

Just registeredFiled

Eggs Gone Wild

9814 Fry Rd, Ste 240 · Cypress, TX 77433

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Tax registration · Aug 11 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Oct 31, 2026

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HoustonKI

Permit filedFiled

Knightrider Intercontinental

17627 Aldine Westfield Rd. · Houston, TX 77073

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 6 · Construction registered · $150,000 · electrical infrastructure · est. 9/7/2026–9/30/2027

Construction filing · Feb 24 · Construction registered · $75,000 · driver lounge & maintenance shop · est. 1/15/2026–3/15/2026

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Upper KirbyMT

Permit filedFiled

Mias Table Kirby

3131 Argonne St · Houston, TX 77098

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 5 · Construction registered · $200,000 · project consists of a building addition for kitchen expansion. · est. 1/4/2027–7/16/2027

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Rosharon

Permit filedFiled

McDonald's

12810 Highway 6 · Rosharon, TX 77583

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Aug 5 · Construction registered · $750,000 · new mcdonald's restaurant with new dual lane drive-thru layout located · est. 3/15/2027–7/28/2027

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TomballAO

Opening soonFiled

Aldine Offices

26830 Kuykendahl Rd., Ste 101 · Tomball, TX 77375

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Construction filing · Aug 1 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

Construction filing · May 1 · Construction registered · $100,000 · office build out in 1st generation shell space · est. 5/18/2026–8/1/2026

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CypressRB

Opening soonFiled

Rising Brook District

7214 Fry Road, Ste No. A · Cypress, TX 77433

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Construction filing · Jul 31 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

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Sugar LandMK

Opening soonFiled

Majestic Kitchen

16019 City Walk · Sugar Land, TX 77478

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Construction filing · Jul 29 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

Construction filing · May 29 · Construction registered · $130,000 · interior tenant finish-out for an existing restaurant space. work incl · est. 5/20/2026–7/29/2026

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CypressBN

Changing handsFiled

Bounce N Chill

7955 Barker Cypress Rd, Ste 100a · Cypress, TX 77433

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 24 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Liquor license · May 11 · Liquor license surrendered · wine & beer

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