BY SAM SCHAFFER
provides haircuts, styling, beard trimming and detailing by appointment or on a walk-in basis. During their visit, clients can enjoy watching sports on TV, a neck and shoulder massage, and a steamed towel treatment. • Opening this fall • 11312 Hero Way West, Ste. 170, Leander • www.sportsclips.com 11 Jersey Mike’s Jersey Mike’s Subs is slated to open at Hero Way Crossing later this year. The New Jersey-based chain serves cold and hot subs, sides, drinks and desserts. Customers can customize their sub orders by adding a variety of protein options, including chicken, turkey, ham, salami, pepperoni, roast beef, bacon and more. • Opening this fall • 11312 Hero Way West, Ste. 160, Leander • www.jerseymikes.com 12 Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe is slated to open at the new Hero Way Crossing strip mall in Leander later this year. The national cafe chain serves a variety of smoothies, bowls, flatbreads, wraps, sandwiches and salads. • Opening this fall • 11312 Hero Way West, Ste. 120, Leander • www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
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15 Lioness Books Williamson County mobile bookstore Lioness Books is planning on setting up a permanent location this year. Lioness owner Sarah Ambrus founded the bookstore out of a custom-built 20- foot trailer in 2024. The store sells a wide variety of books and tries to emphasize a diversity of voices and perspectives. • New location opening late 2025 • 208 N. Gabriel St., Leander • www.lionessbookstx.com/Book-Store/physical- books will cost about $250,000 and comprises 1,300 square feet. The chain offers pizzas, pizzolis, subs and more. • 1892 US 183, Ste. 115, Leander • www.marcos.com 16 Desi Bites A filing with TDLR states a location off Ronald Reagan Boulevard is being built out for the restaurant. The project is expected to kick off in July and finish in late January. The Indian fast food chain prides itself on offering traditional food at affordable prices. • 18145 Ronald Reagan Blvd. Ste. 160, Leander • www.desibites.com/welcome 17 Baskin Robbins A Baskin Robbins location is being outfitted off Ronald
18 Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams is slated to open at the new Hero Way Crossing retail and dining strip in September. The store will sell interior and exterior paints, coatings and stains in a wide range of colors and shades. Wallpapers and paint supplies, including rollers, brushes and tape, will also be available. • Opening in September • 11312 Hero Way West, Ste. 140, Leander • www.sherwin-williams.com
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Reagan Boulevard, according to a filing with TDLR. The $200,000 project is expected to kick off in August and finish in December, according to the filing. • 18145 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Suite 140, Leander • www.baskinrobbins.com
13 Sprouts Farmers Market Grocery retailer Sprouts is set to open a 25,000-square- foot store in Leander, project information listed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shows. The store is expected to open in 2027, a Sprouts spokesperson confirmed. The chain sells produce, bulk foods and vitamins as well as gluten-free, keto-friendly, plant-based and grass-fed products. • Opening in 2027 • 1164 Main St., Leander • www.sprouts.com 14 Marcos Pizza The pizza chain is building out a location off US 183. Work is expected to begin in July and will wrap in mid- November, according to a filing with TDLR. The project
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19 Young Minds Montessori Preschool The preschool is set to undergo a renovation. The 3,450-square-foot, $150,000 revamp is expected to kick off in July and wrap in early August, according to a filing with the TDLR.
• 2400 S. Bagdad Road, Leander • www.youngmindsmontessori.org
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