Wendy’s
New Wendy’s franchise location opening in Humble, TX. Construction expected to start mid-February and wrap up by end of May. Franchisee Ricki Oberoi operates 48 Wendy’s locations between Texas and Florida. Location will be in partnership with a gas station.
Olive Garden
New Olive Garden location opening in Texas Heritage Marketplace in Katy. Construction set to start April 2026 and wrap up by November 2026. Contact is Darden Restaurants Design Manager who confirmed the opening but could not share exact dates.
Brooklyn Pizzeria
11th location of Houston-based Brooklyn Pizzeria chain opening in The Shoppes at Kingstate. Construction started beginning of 2026, expected to wrap up by end of March 2026. Family-owned authentic New York-style pizza restaurant.
IHOP/Applebee’s
Dual-brand IHOP/Applebee’s restaurant concept coming to Selma. $3 million project with construction starting end of March and completing by end of July. Will be corporate-owned by Dine Brands.
Bleu Bar
New dining concept and bar opening on Blanco Road. $200,000 construction project for 3,543 square-foot space. Construction just started and expected to wrap up by mid-January 2027.
Piada Italian Street Food
Italian fast-casual restaurant chain opening two locations in Greater San Antonio area. Construction starts end of January 2026, expected to wrap up beginning of March 2026. Second location planned for Schertz Station. Chain specializes in customizable Italian wraps and bowls inspired by piadina flatbread.
Bottega Salaria
New Italian osteria and artisan market concept from chef Valerio Lombardozzi, opening in former La Bergerie location. Will feature homemade pastas, Italian olive oil, imported cheeses, cooking classes and movies under the stars.
Singhs Vietnamese
Singhs Vietnamese is opening their second location in a former ramen spot near UT-San Antonio campus. The homegrown mini-chain offers homestyle Vietnamese cooking with a Texas twist and started as a food truck before opening their first brick-and-mortar location.
The Toasted Yolk
Brunch brand opening in the new Shops at Brick and Mortar District. Construction slated to start end of January 2026 and wrap up by end of April 2026. Franchisees are John and Miriam Diaz who run a Great Clips location in Houston.
Popeyes
New Popeyes location opening at San Antonio International Airport Terminal B. Construction slated to start February 2026 and wrap up by mid-June 2026, with opening expected by Summer 2026. Part of SAT’s $1.2 billion expansion.