Check out the latest business updates for far Northwest Austin, including a new spa, an iced tea franchise opening soon and a pink Barbie cafe in downtown Austin that's worth the trip.

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Halal Joy

The food truck serves Mediterranean cuisine such as falafels, gyro wraps, pita bread, hummus and rice bowls.Smoothie King

The smoothie chain offers a wide variety of blended beverages, with the option to add nutritional enhancers like protein and collagen.AZ Esthetics & Head Spa


The spa offers a variety of face, body and hair treatments, including customized facials such as hydradermabrasion and LED light therapy; Japanese head spa treatments; and body sculpting.Coming soon

D1 Training

The athletic training facility offers strength and conditioning training for athletes of all ages through one-on-one training, group or family classes.HTeaO

The franchised beverage chain offers a variety of fruit flavored ice teas and refreshers; hot and iced coffee; lemonade; and a "secret menu" of flavored drinks.What’s next


Hounds Town

The dog daycare center has leased its first space Austin, according to representative with commercial real estate agency RESOLUTE RE.

The center offers daycare services, grooming services and overnight boarding for dogs, as well as a "pet taxi" to transport them to and from daycare.Panda Express

Per a project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the new location is slated to be constructed between Salad & Go and Chick-fil-A. The American-style Chinese restaurant chain serves chow mein, rice, orange chicken, egg rolls and more.Woori America Bank


Per a project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the South Korea-based banking institution is slated to open its first Austin-area location.

The bank offers checking and savings accounts, debit cards, money markets, personal and business loans and online banking.Relocations

Russian School of Math

The school is slated to move from its current location on Research Boulevard to a new building, according to a representative with the business.


RSM offers after school and summer elementary, middle and high school advanced math programs and preparation for SAT and AP exams.In the news

Thundercloud Subs

Austin-grown Thundercloud Subs celebrated its 50th anniversary in March. The business was founded in 1975 by Andy Cotton and John Meddaugh, and the company’s first location opened on Lavaca Street.West Austin Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber celebrated its 15th anniversary in April. The organization supports and advocates for businesses in the West Austin area and hosts monthly networking and business education events.Worth the trip


Malibu Barbie Cafe

The pop-up restaurant and roller rink is inspired by toy company Mattel's doll, Malibu Barbie. The experience features photo opportunities like the life-size Barbie box and a food, dessert and cocktail menu.

Events include skate nights for guests 21 and older will be held May 17 and June 14.