Margaritaville drifting into Rivercenter in early summer
Margaritaville — the restaurant chain based on the ubiquitous Jimmy Buffett song — will open its long-awaited Rivercenter restaurant in early summer, according to its website. The chain earlier said it...
View ArticleNew York fashion designer opens studio at La Villita
Marisol Deluna, a San Antonio native who is now a fashion designer in New York City, is opening a studio and teaching facility in La Villita today. Deluna is moving into one of La Villita’s distinctive...
View ArticleChipotle to open on North Side
Chipotle plans to open a restaurant on the North Side near the Santikos Embassy theater. Construction of the restaurant, at 190 W. Bitters Rd., is expected to cost $400,000 and last between February...
View ArticleWendy’s cooking up new restaurant for Northeast Side
Wendy’s is cooking up a new restaurant for San Antonio on the far Northeast Side along Loop 1604. Construction of the $900,000 drive-thru restaurant, at 17702 Bulverde Rd., is expected to begin in...
View ArticleCorner Store plans to build three more stores in S.A.
Corner Store has revealed plans for three more stores in San Antonio. Company officials on Wednesday confirmed plans for two stores on the Northwest Side and one on the far West Side. All three will...
View ArticleRetail roundup: Family Dollar, CVS plan new stores
Family Dollar is one of the fastest-growing retail businesses in San Antonio, with more than 50 stores in the area — but it’s not done expanding. The discount chain plans to build a store near Lackland...
View ArticleRetail roundup: Another Corner Store, CVS, Mama Fu’s
The big retail news this week has been the opening of H-E-B’s downtown South Flores Market. But other companies are expanding in San Antonio, too, including local CST Brands and newcomer Mama Fu’s...
View Article9Round gym plans fourth San Antonio location
9Round, a national chain of kickboxing gyms, is opening its fourth San Antonio location in December and has up to five more planned for the next few years. The new location will be on the far North...
View ArticleBreak Fast & Launch culinary program accepting applications
Break Fast & Launch, a city-supported program to help fledgling restaurateurs get on their feet, is accepting applications for a new round of businesses to take part. The program offers lectures...
View ArticleNorthern Tool + Equipment opening store in Live Oak
Northern Tool + Equipment, a Minnesota-based chain of hardware stores, is opening a location in Live Oak on Saturday. The store, at 14619 IH-35 North, will have a 15,000 square-foot sales floor, and...
View ArticleRetail roundup: Hooters, Wendy’s, Whataburger opening new locations
It’s been another big week for local retail, as Circle K revealed plans to saunter back into the local convenience store market. Other chains are growing here, too. Here are some recent retail openings...
View ArticleEye Candy pop-up shop setting roots downtown
Eye Candy Boutique, a plus-size clothing store, has signed a long-term lease to stay in a storefront in the Houston Street Garage after moving in as a pop-up shop in August. Eye Candy took part in the...
View ArticleRetail roundup: New locations for Zoës Kitchen, Firehouse Subs, Whataburger
Retail development isn’t slowing down this holiday season. Several major chains revealed plans for new locations this week, including fast-casual brands Zoës Kitchen and Firehouse Subs. Here are some...
View ArticleWhich Wich plans to open another 10 stores in San Antonio
Which Wich expects to open at least 10 stores in San Antonio over the next three to five years, said Connie Alires, the chain’s director of franchise development. The fast-casual sandwich chain, which...
View ArticleHand and Stone spa plans San Antonio expansion
Hand and Stone Spa plans to expand in San Antonio, opening between five and seven new locations by the end of 2017, CEO and President Todd Leff said. The company, which offers facials, hair removal and...
View ArticleRetail roundup: Laredo-based Posh Sushi opening first S.A. restaurant
Posh Sushi & Grill, a chain of sushi restaurants in Laredo, is opening its first San Antonio restaurant on the far Northwest Side at 22211 West IH-10. The chain recently has been hiring for the...
View ArticleTexas retail sales increased in December, Dallas Fed survey indicates
Texas retail sales increased in December, but retailers became less optimistic about the economy, according to a survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The survey’s sales index, which measures...
View ArticleKriser’s natural pet food store opening first S.A. location
Kriser’s, a natural pet food chain, is opening its first San Antonio location this month in Stone Oak and has plans for more stores in the area. The store, at 427 N. Loop 1604 West, is celebrating its...
View ArticleRetail roundup: New Tiff’s Treats, and reclining seats at Regal Huebner Oaks...
The Regal Huebner Oaks Stadium 14 movie theater is spending $1.5 million to convert the seats in all 14 of its theaters into recliners, among other renovations. Work is expected to start next month and...
View ArticleWhataburger offering new Buffalo Sauce condiment
Whataburger is offering a new Buffalo Sauce condiment at all of its stores. The sauce, which was “made famous” on the chain’s Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich, will be available in 2-ounce...
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