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7 Tim Hortons The Canada-based coffee shop is renovating a former bank into a new storefront. Tim Hortons offers cold and hot coffees, tea beverages, hot breakfast items, baked goods and seasonal options that run throughout the year. • Opening early 2026 • 2348 W. Holcombe Blvd., Ste. 100, Houston • www.timhortons.com 8 Blushington The luxury beauty brand confirmed the address of its first Houston lounge ahead of its spring 2026 opening date. They offer professional blowouts, makeup application and skincare services. • Opening spring 2026 • 3601 Westheimer Road, Houston • www.blushington.com 9 Cabinet IQ A new showroom near Upper Kirby will display eight cabinet lines and a variety of countertop options, along with kitchen and bath designs. Installation of cabinets and countertops will also be available. • Opening spring 2026 • 3897 Southwest Freeway, Houston • www.cabinetiq.com
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5 Planet Fitness Houston Fitness Partners experienced one of its biggest growth years in 2025, which led to a wave of new openings. The gym features a variety of strength, cardio and functional workout equipment. • Opened Oct.1 6 Golden Gray Boutique Featuring fashionable women’s clothing items and accessories, the boutique opened a second location in Rice Village. The shop offers statement necklaces, cowboy boots and skirts. • Opened Dec. 26 • 9567 S. Main St., Houston • www.planetfitness.com PetSet This custom-built mobile spay-and-neuter clinic hit the streets in Houston in January to expand the nonprofit’s ability to bring preventative veterinary care to local neighborhoods. It will rotate through communities across the Greater Houston region. • 2511 University Blvd., Houston • Facebook: Golden Gray Boutique
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1 iWok This Asian fast-casual restaurant is opening four new locations across Houston that will use a robotic chef system to serve fresh entrees, rice dishes and wok- seared bowls in minutes. • Opened Jan. 30 • 2328 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston • www.iwok.com 2 Pinkerton’s Barbecue The restaurant officially opened its third location with an Upper Kirby establishment. The menu will feature Texas-style pit barbecue, including slow-smoked brisket, pork ribs, sausage and chicken. • Opened Jan. 20 • 3801 Farnham St., Houston • www.pinkertonsbarbecue.com 3 Dutch Bros Coffee The popular coffee chain opened its first location inside the loop. The drive-thru serves classic coffees and teas, along with energy drinks, shakes and seasonal drinks. • Opened Oct. 26 • 2301 University Blvd., Houston • www.dutchbros.com 4 Bodyrok Newly opened in West University Place, this new national Pilates franchise offers seven different types of classes, targeting clients’ abs, glutes and obliques. • Opened Dec. 12 • 3331 Westpark Drive, Houston • www.bodyrok.com/studio/west-university
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10 Hobby Lobby The craft and decor store will replace the former Palais Royal in the Meyerland Plaza. According to TDLR, the $3.5 million remodel will begin in August and wrap up in March 2027. • 726 Meyerland Plaza, Houston • www.hobbylobby.com 11 Bubble Bath Car Wash A new 4,000 square foot tunnel car wash is planned for South Main Street near Loop 610. The $600,000 new construction project is slated to be under construction from May to December.
• 9696 Main St., Building A, Houston • www.thebubblebathcarwash.com
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12 Picos Restaurant After an outpouring of community support, the owners of the Mexican cuisine restaurant announced plans to relocate rather than shut down. The new location is still under consideration, with more details expected to be shared by early spring. However, the current restaurant will continue to operate during the transition. • Opening late 2026 • Address TBD • www.picos.net 13 Menil Collection Bookstore Officials with The Menil Collection announced that the
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Max’s Ice Cream Long-time chef Rishi Singh opened this pickup ice cream business in Bellaire in October. He sells $10 pints of ice cream in flavors such as English Sticky Toffee Pudding and Pistachio Cardamom. Pickups are in Bellaire near Evelyn’s Park. • Opened in October • Bellaire, Texas • Instagram: @maxsicecreamhtx
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