Leander community members can find new locations for chain eateries, local restaurants and healthcare providers.

Now open

1. Cork & Barrel Pub

The new pub offers a selection of beer, wine and spirits in addition to a full menu of traditional pub food such as burgers, hot dogs and salads as well as Irish-inspired entrees like fish and chips, shepherd's pie and Irish-style curry.

2. Einstein Bros. Bagel


The national bagel chain serves a variety of bagels and whipped cream cheese spreads. The bagel shop's menu includes breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee and espresso drinks and sweets. Catering is also available.

3. Hao-Hao Vietnamese and Chinese Cuisine

The family-owned and operated restaurant opened its first location in Round Rock but has received several requests over the years to open a location in Georgetown or Leander, employee Phoebe Huang said. The restaurant’s menu offers a range of entrees from pho and vermicelli to sautéed meat, vegetables and noodles.
Hao-Hao Vietnamese and Chinese Cuisine is now open in Georgetown, Leander. (Courtesy Hao-Hao Vietnamese and Chinese Cuisine)
Hao-Hao Vietnamese and Chinese Cuisine is now open in Georgetown, Leander. (Courtesy Hao-Hao Vietnamese and Chinese Cuisine)
4. Smoothie King

The national franchise serves a variety of smoothie blends and bowls featuring different flavors options as well as nutritional enhancers, including protein, fiber and collagen.
The smoothie shop chain sells a variety of fruit and veggie-based smoothies, smoothie bowls, protein shakes and more. (Courtesy Smoothie King)
The smoothie shop chain sells a variety of fruit and veggie-based smoothies, smoothie bowls, protein shakes and more. (Courtesy Smoothie King)
5. St. David’s CareNow Urgent Care


The urgent care clinic offers fast care for non-emergent injuries and illnesses, including flu-like symptoms, sprains and strains, minor burns and lacerations. Vaccinations, physicals, and general diagnostic and treatment services are also available.

Coming soon

6. Chick-fil-A

The fast-food chain serves chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, fries, wraps and salads. For breakfast, the restaurant offers biscuits, burritos, scramble bowls, muffins and hash browns. Milkshakes, ice cream, cookies and brownies are also available.
A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is looking to open in Leander. (Courtesy Chick-fil-A)
A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is looking to open in Leander. (Courtesy Chick-fil-A)
7. Crust Pizza Co.


The restaurant's menu includes pizzas, calzones, pastas, salads, soups and sweets. The family-oriented business is known for its cauliflower pizza crust, Leander franchise owner Armando Cordova said.

8. Enamel Dentistry

The dental practice will offer cleanings, fillings, crowns and some wisdom teeth surgeries. Teeth whitening, cosmetic makeovers and Invisalign will also be available. The business has several practices across the Austin area and McKinney.

9. Great Clips


The business provides haircuts for men, women, children and seniors, including shampooing, trimming and styling.
Great Clips will open its third location in Leander in May. (Courtesy Great Clips)
Great Clips will open its third location in Leander in May. (Courtesy Great Clips)
In the news

10. Chili’s

The restaurant’s menu features American and Tex-Mex cuisine including burgers, chicken, fajitas, pasta and seafood, according to its website. The franchise was founded in Dallas in March 1975 and has now expanded to over 1,600 locations in 28 counties, according to the website of Brinker International, who owns Chili’s.
Chili's celebrated its 50th anniversary this March. (Courtesy Chili's)
Chili's celebrated its 50th anniversary this March. (Courtesy Chili's)
On The Horizon

11. Panera Bread


The location is expected to begin construction in June and is projected to finish in December. The eatery serves soup, salads, sandwiches, pasta and more with over 2,000 locations in the U.S.

Willie’s Grill & Trail

According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Willie’s Grill & Trail is expected to start construction on a Leander location in August. The project’s completion date is late February 2026.