Now open
SafeSplash Swim School
Located inside LA Fitness, the locally-owned franchise provides swimming lessons for all ages, from new swimmers to competitive athletes.
- Opened Jan. 18
- 16600 RM 620, Round Rock
- www.safesplash.com
The coffee shop opened inside The Water Tank Bar & Grill bar and serves craft coffee, espresso, cold drinks and pastries.
- Opened Feb. 1
- 7309 McNeil Drive, Austin
- www.instagram.com/the_water_tank
The company provides in-home and in-office removal for furniture, appliances and other home goods, and most items picked up are donated, resold or recycled.
- Opened Feb. 1
- Services Greater Austin area
- www.loopdeco.com
The sushi restaurant serves a variety of sashimi, nigiri and tempura sushi rolls and poke bowls with tuna, salmon or chicken.
The menu also features soups and salads, bento boxes, and appetizers such as edamame, calamari and fried dumplings.
- Opened in February
- 9422 Anderson Mill Road, Austin
- www.sushiexpresspokebowl.com
Alloy Personal Training Lakeline
The franchised gym, which has several other Austin-area locations, offers personal training sessions with a maximum of six people with one trainer.
Sessions are personalized for clients to address individual needs such as working around injuries or personal health goals, and client progress is monitored and checked monthly.
- Opening in May
- 10900 Lakeline Mall Drive, Ste. 600, Austin
- www.alloyatx.com
The tuition-free charter school for girls in grades 6-12 will feature hands-on, project-based, STEM-focused curriculum.
- Opening in August
- 10321 Boulder Lane, Austin
- www.texasgirlsschool.org
The family owned and operated business, which is rebranding as Brake and Tire Check, offers brake repair and alignment services, oil changes, and sells tires.
- Opening early 2026
- 9220 W Parmer Lane, Austin
- www.brakecheck.com
Yummi Tacos and More
Owned by Laney Vo, the family-operated business will celebrate its 15th anniversary on March 15. The business menu features a mix of options including tacos, bánh mi, burritos, boba and coffee.
The location is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- 12518 Research Blvd., Austin
- www.yummitaco.com
The business is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, having opened its first location 2005 in south Austin. There are now 35 locations across Austin, San Antonio and Houston.
The restaurant serves burgers made with hormone- and antibiotic-free beef and chicken, hand-cut fries, milkshakes, and has a breakfast menu.
- 13770 N Hwy 183, Austin
- www.pterrys.com
Zoocade
The hologram zoo and arcade is the first of its kind in the United States, featuring holographic animals and tunnels, adventure rooms and 30 arcade game options.
- Opened in February
- 11000 Middle Fiskville Road, Ste. A1, Austin
- www.zoocade.com