Frisco April 2022

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Uncle Julio’s Mexican restaurant will open in Frisco in the second half of the year near the intersection of SH 121 and Preston Road.

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sometime in late spring or early summer. 972-668-4900. www.popeyes.com NAME CHANGES 8 Sugar Mama’s name changed to The Sweetest Thing in April at 2930 Preston Road, Ste. 180, Frisco. The business offers a technique known as body sugaring for hair removal that incorporates a paste made from water, sugar and lemon juice, according to the website. Specific hair removal services are detailed online. 972-339-2091. www.tstsugaring.com CLOSINGS 9 Amazon has closed a number of its storefronts, including its Amazon Books physical bookstores as well as Amazon 4-star and Amazon Pop Up shops, which sold items from amazon.com. By closing these locations, an Amazon spokesperson said the company will be able to focus on its other stores, such as Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go and Amazon Style. The brand is “working closely” with affected Amazon employ- ees, the spokesperson said in an email. Affected locations include the Amazon 4-star at Stonebriar Centre, 2601 Preston Road, Frisco. FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Uncle Julio’s plans to open a Frisco location in the second half of the year near the intersection of SH 121 and Preston Road, according to a news release from the restaurant. The Tex-Mex eatery will be more than 8,500 square feet, the release stated. In addition, a 2,500-square-foot patio intended for outdoor celebrations, live music and game-watching parties will overlook a pond. Private group dining, catering, a happy hour, takeout and delivery will also be oered. The restaurant will serve made-to-order guacamole and mesquite-grilled meats, the release stated. Margaritas and a chocolate pinata, featuring a handmade chocolate globe lled with churros and berries, will also be on the menu. “We oer upscale Tex-Mex dining with made-from-scratch food, hand- crafted drinks and a unique experience

our guests can’t get anywhere else,” said John Johnson, vice president of operations and Frisco resident, in the release. “We have wanted to open in Frisco for years, and now with the perfect location, we have all the ingredients we need to create something truly special here.” Uncle Julio’s is headquartered in Dallas and rst opened in 1986, according to the release. More information can be found at www.unclejulios.com.

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