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412 restaurants coming soon, just opened or changing hands, from permits and licenses. Page 7 of 7.

New restaurants · 412 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

The WoodlandsMH

Permit filedFiled

Meadow Hill Retail Center

3425 Fm 2920 · Spring, TX 77380

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Feb 19 · Construction registered · $300,000 · smashzone is an interior tenant finish-out within an existing strip co · est. 4/1/2026–7/1/2026

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GalleriaCP

Permit filedFiled

Central Park Post Oak - P1

2010 Post Oak Boulevard, Ste 100 · Houston, TX 77056

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Feb 18 · Construction registered · $2,975,000 · this project is a tenant improvement to the shell building (p-1). the · est. 7/1/2026–1/15/2027

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Houston

Permit filedFiled

McDonald's

11411 Martin Luther King Blvd. · Houston, TX 77048

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Feb 17 · Construction registered · $750,000 · new mcdonald's restaurant with new dual lane drive-thru layout located · est. 9/1/2026–12/31/2026

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CypressEA

Permit filedFiled

Electrify America Evcs

24224 Northeast Freeway · Cypress, TX 77429

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Feb 13 · Construction registered · $600,000 · construct/install new ev charging facility to include dispenser and po · est. 12/15/2026–6/17/2027

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HoustonGS

Permit filedFiled

Grocery Services Store

6401 Hillcroft Dr, Ste 6463 & 6463 B · Houston, TX 77031

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Feb 6 · Construction registered · $225,000 · grocery service store · est. 2/9/2026–2/27/2026

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EaDoR

Permit filedFiled

The Rustic

1718 Jackson St · Houston, TX 77003

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Feb 4 · Construction registered · $8,400,000 · construction of single-story, fully sprinklered restaurant and music v · est. 4/1/2026–11/1/2026

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Sugar LandCG

Permit filedFiled

The Centre At Greatwood

6560 Greatwood Parkway · Sugar Land, TX 77479

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Feb 4 · Construction registered · $130,000 · interior buildout of a restaurant · est. 2/27/2026–3/30/2026

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HoustonTL

Permit filedFiled

Trompo Loco Restaurant

7418 Airline Dr, Ste Y · Houston, TX 77502

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Feb 3 · Construction registered · $80,000 · tenant improvements, conversion to a restaurant · est. 3/31/2026–6/30/2026

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HoustonHP

Changing handsFiled

Handi Plus #1

7480 N Shepherd Dr · Houston, TX 77091

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Feb 2 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Liquor license · Dec 19 · Liquor license surrendered · wine & beer

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Missouri City

Permit filedFiled

McDonald's

821 Texas Parkway · Missouri City, TX 77489

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Feb 2 · Construction registered · $750,000 · new mcdonald's restaurant with new dual lane drive-thru layout located · est. 11/30/2026–4/14/2027

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FriendswoodPA

Permit filedFiled

Play Area For Children

116 Hunters Ln · Friendswood, TX 77546

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 30 · Construction registered · $186,898 · leasing space buildout · est. 6/1/2026–12/1/2026

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KingwoodDC

Permit filedFiled

Dpeg Commons

708 Kingwood Drive · Kingwood, TX 77339

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 30 · Construction registered · $750,000 · commercial tenant improvement of existing space to new food service es · est. 4/8/2026–10/15/2026

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GalleriaPH

Permit filedFiled

Popeye's Hillcroft

2820 Hillcroft Ave · Houston, TX 77057

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 29 · Construction registered · $1,000,000 · new construction of quick service restaurant. · est. 5/4/2026–2/26/2027

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Spring BranchSO

Permit filedFiled

The Shops on Memorial

5535 Memorial Drive · Houston, TX 77055

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 28 · Construction registered · $130,000 · interior buildout of a cigar lounge · est. 2/23/2026–3/31/2026

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RichmondNA

Permit filedFiled

N/a

8823 Harlem Road, Ste 900 · Richmond, TX 77407

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 23 · Construction registered · $120,000 · interior build out for 1500 s.f. lease space to be a new ice cream sho · est. 6/1/2026–9/1/2026

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FriendswoodRC

Permit filedFiled

Ranch Center

2300 Old Dr; @ 106 · Friendswood, TX 77546

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 20 · Construction registered · $150,000 · interior build out for coffee shop in existing shopping center. · est. 3/30/2026–7/30/2026

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EaDoBT

Permit filedFiled

Big Taste

2619 Mckinney Street, Ste A · Houston, TX 77003

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 19 · Construction registered · $400,000 · bar fit out within shell building · est. 4/20/2026–7/24/2026

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Houston

Permit filedFiled

McDonald's

12320 N. Lake Houston Parkway · Houston, TX 77044

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 19 · Construction registered · $750,000 · new mcdonald's restaurant with new dual lane drive-thru layout located · est. 10/26/2026–3/10/2027

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RosenbergVB

Permit filedFiled

Vogelsang Buildings

1901 Ave G · Rosenberg, TX 77471

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 13 · Construction registered · $50,000 · add restrooms (320 sf) within 3880 sf restaurant building · est. 2/1/2026–4/1/2026

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ChannelviewQ

Permit filedFiled

Quiktrip # 4611

15340 East Fwy · Channelview, TX 77530

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 13 · Construction registered · $125,000 · includes re-organization of existing kitchen equipment and addition of · est. 3/29/2026–4/14/2026

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KatyQ

Permit filedFiled

Quiktrip # 4622

23169 Morten Ranch Road · Katy, TX 77449

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 13 · Construction registered · $125,000 · includes re-organization of existing kitchen equipment and addition of · est. 2/15/2026–2/28/2026

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Atascocita

Permit filedFiled

Panda Express

15902 Woodland Hills Drive · Humble, TX 77346

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 12 · Construction registered · $3,000,000 · new construction of a 2,700 sf, ground up fast food restaurant · est. 7/6/2026–2/8/2027

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DowntownSB

Permit filedFiled

Slow Bell

2307 Bell Street · Houston, TX 77002

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 12 · Construction registered · $250,000 · interior renovation for cafe use. · est. 2/16/2026–6/5/2026

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Highlands

Permit filedFiled

Wingstop

300 North Main Street, Ste G/h · Highlands, TX 77562

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 9 · Construction registered · $300,000 · tenant improvement to an existing space · est. 2/15/2026–6/9/2026

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Chinatown · SharpstownSC

Permit filedFiled

Strip Center

7500 Bellaire Bllvd., Ste 1070a · Houston, TX 77036

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 6 · Construction registered · $125,000 · restaurant lease space build out · est. 2/1/2026–8/1/2026

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Washington AveSS

Permit filedFiled

Sawyer Square

2110 Edwards St · Houston, TX 77007

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jan 6 · Construction registered · $1,200,000 · tenant build out / expansion for sim racing lounge located in an exist · est. 4/1/2026–7/31/2026

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Conroe

Opening soonFiled

McDonald's

1421 Beach Airport Rd · Conroe, TX 77301

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

Construction filing · Jan 5 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

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Clear LakeTC

Opening soonFiled

Two Corporate Plaza

2555 Bay Area Blvd. · Houston, TX 77058

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

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

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Lake Jackson

Permit filedFiled

Chipotle

102 East Hwy 332 · Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Dec 29 · Construction registered · $495,000 · shell building construction · est. 2/15/2026–6/15/2026

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WebsterB

Permit filedFiled

The Boulevard

595 W. Bay Area Blvd. · Webster, TX 77598

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Dec 24 · Construction registered · $200,000 · 2625 s.f. lease space build out for a bakery/cafe · est. 1/5/2026–3/31/2026

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Clear LakeBS

Permit filedFiled

Bida 45s

10818 Sabo Rd Houston 77089 · Houston, TX 77062

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Dec 22 · Construction registered · $125,000 · new construction billiards pool lounge bar · est. 1/31/2026–3/31/2026

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Spring

Permit filedFiled

McDonald's

3214 Riley Fuzzel Road · Spring, TX 77386

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Dec 19 · Construction registered · $750,000 · new mcdonald's restaurant with new dual lane drive-thru layout located · est. 1/1/2027–6/1/2027

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Humble

Permit filedFiled

Wendy's

6603 Will Clayton Parkway, Ste 200 · Humble, TX 77338

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Dec 17 · Construction registered · $400,000 · fast food restaurant with drive-through lane in a leased space at a ga · est. 2/15/2026–5/15/2026

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HoustonGS

Permit filedFiled

Gas Station & C-store

7668 E Orem Drive · Houston, TX 77075

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Dec 17 · Construction registered · $2,000,000 · construction of single-story gas station building with proposed deli i · est. 3/6/2026–11/6/2026

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Lake Jackson

Permit filedFiled

Chipotle

104 Texas Highway 332 · Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Dec 16 · Construction registered · $400,000 · interior finish out for restaurant of new freestanding shell building · est. 6/15/2026–11/3/2026

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Houston

Permit filedFiled

Shipley Do-Nuts

15623 S. Post Oak Rd. · Houston, TX 77053

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Dec 12 · Construction registered · $385,433 · this project consists of new construction of a restaurant approx. 1,84 · est. 5/8/2026–11/8/2026

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River OaksPG

Permit filedFiled

Pure Green

3515 W Dallas St, Ste 150 · Houston, TX 77019

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Dec 11 · Construction registered · $250,000 · interior renovation of existing vacant unit to a counter service food · est. 1/15/2026–3/15/2026

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AliefBM

Permit filedFiled

Bellaire Market District

12925 Bellaire Blvd, Ste 210 · Houston, TX 77072

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Dec 4 · Construction registered · $300,000 · interior tenant build out of existing two story building building.for · est. 12/15/2025–4/15/2026

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Sugar LandPB

Permit filedFiled

Pickle Ball Cover

1033 Imperial Blvd · Sugar Land, TX 77498

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Dec 1 · Construction registered · $400,000 · new open air pre-engineered metal building structure built over existi · est. 1/1/2026–3/1/2026

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Lake JacksonPV

Opening soonFiled

Plantation Village Shopping Center

403 This Way Street · Lake Jackson, TX 77566

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

Construction filing · Nov 30 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

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HoustonIN

Opening soonFiled

Innerbelt Northwest Building 3

8228 Houston Avenue · Houston, TX 77064

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

Construction filing · Nov 30 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

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Spring Branch

Permit filedFiled

Chipotle

8210 Long Point Rd. · Houston, TX 77055

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Nov 17 · Construction registered · $1,200,000 · new cold/dark shell · est. 4/1/2026–9/1/2026

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HoustonFD

Permit filedFiled

Fuel Depot

8680 Cullen Blvd, Houston, Tx 77051 · Houston, TX 77051

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Nov 13 · Construction registered · $1,730,000 · proposed 4500 sf c-store/deli with site wor · est. 2/15/2026–11/15/2026

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Sugar LandBB

Permit filedFiled

Big Basket Grocery

16100 Southwest Freeway · Sugar Land, TX 77478

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Nov 13 · Construction registered · $1,500,000 · interior remodel of an existing building, converting from furniture st · est. 11/14/2025–11/13/2026

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Baytown

Permit filedFiled

Chick-fil-A

4053 East Fwy · Baytown, TX 77521

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Nov 11 · Construction registered · $350,000 · cfa is proposing to install new playgrounds in old employee/ dining ar · est. 5/9/2026–6/9/2026

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AtascocitaGB

Permit filedFiled

The Groves-building D

15906 Woodland Hills · Humble, TX 77346

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Nov 4 · Construction registered · $125,000 · restaurant lease space build out · est. 10/15/2025–12/31/2025

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SpringAE

Opening soonFiled

Aldine Express Mart

25560 Aldine Westfield Rd · Spring, TX 77373

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

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

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PearlandSR

Opening soonFiled

Shops At Reflection Bay

2000 Reflection Bay Drive Pearland, Tx 77584 · Pearland, TX 77584

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

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

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HumbleSD

Permit filedFiled

Shops At Deerbrook

8910 Fm 1960 Bypass Rd W, Ste 950 · Humble, TX 77338

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Oct 29 · Construction registered · $300,000 · build-out for coffee shop in 2,300 sq ft, which is an end-cap unit wit · est. 12/1/2025–3/1/2026

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CypressFT

Permit filedFiled

Fry-tuckerton Retail

953 Oakboro Lake Dr., Ste 108 · Cypress, TX 77433

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Oct 27 · Construction registered · $1,250,000 · grocery and restaurant, 21,145 sft · est. 12/1/2025–9/4/2026

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Greenspoint?

Liquor license filedFiled

255 N Sam Houston Parkway E Houston Tx 77060

255 N Sam Houston Pkwy E · Houston, TX 77060

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Oct 8 · Applied for liquor license · late hours

Liquor license · Sep 23 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

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RosenbergPlanned for Nov 15?

Just registeredFiled

26026 Southwest Convenience & Gas

26026 Southwest Fwy · Rosenberg, TX 77471

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Tax registration · Aug 20 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 15, 2026

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