Check out 13 of Leander’s latest launches, leavings and local leaps

The first Advance Auto Parts store in Leander is now open. The store sells auto parts and accessories. It also offers free services including check engine light scanning, battery testing and installation of some parts including wiper blades and batteries.

• Opened Dec. 4.
• 681 W. Broade St., Leander
• www.advanceautoparts.com

The sandwich shop officially opened in December, serving cold subs, hot subs, drinks, sides and desserts in Leander at Hero Way Crossing. The franchise is owned by Corby Cronin and open seven days a week, joining 3,255 locations nationwide.

• Opened Dec. 31
• 11312 Hero Way West, Ste. 160, Leander
• www.jerseymikes.com

Dau Sushi, led by owner and executive chef Dau Maran, brings more than 15 years of Japanese culinary experience to Leander area, blending traditional dishes with inventive sushi creations. The restaurant offers fresh sashimi and chef-driven specialties that balance classic technique with modern flair, according to the company’s website.

• Opened Dec. 3
• 2082 N. US 183, Ste. 115, Leander
• https://dausushi.toast.site

Cedar Tech

A new development near Scottsdale Drive in Leander is set to bring over 350,000 square feet of industrial and flex industrial space once ready for tenant occupancy in the third quarter of 2026.

The development broke ground in the third quarter of 2025, and construction is expected to continue for about a year.

• Completion expected fall 2026
• 2305 Scottsdale Drive, Leander
• www.liveoak.com/listing/cedar-tech-i

A new tuition-free elementary school, middle school and high school—serving grades K–12—has opened in Leander. The charter school maintains a focus preparing students for success in college and beyond. According to the school’s website, students at BASIS are critical thinkers, innovative problem-solvers and lifelong learners.

• Opening fall 2026
• 8770 FM 2243, Leander
• www.enrollbasis.com/texas

Sky Zone

Construction on a new 29,000-square-foot Sky Zone location is expected to begin in March, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. The project is expected to include a new indoor trampoline park, cafe and kitchen area, rooms for private events and lounge and office space. Work on the trampoline park is set to conclude in November.

• 1611 Scottsdale Drive, Cedar Park
• www.skyzone.com

A new Chipotle Mexican Grill location is proposed for East Crystal Falls Parkway in Leander, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Build-out for the 2,385-square-foot space is projected to start in early May and conclude in October. The project is expected to cost about $1.2 million, according to the filing. Currently, there is only one other Chipotle located in Leander, which opened in September 2022, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

• 10745 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander
• www.chipotle.com

According to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing, construction on a new Hopdoddy Burger Bar is slated to begin in early January as part of the Gateway 29 development. Work is set to last until late June, the filing states. The burger restaurant has seven locations in the Austin area. This will be its first spot in Leander.

• 19389 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. 100, Leander
• www.hopdoddy.com

Rejuvenation Vibe Room

The Leander-based wellness business relocated to a larger suite in early December, co-creators David Aiello and Ellisa Mimlitsch said. The couple opened The Rejuvenation Vibe Room in early 2025 as a separate extension of Mimlitsch’s primary business, Therapy by Ellisa.

The concept offers nonclinical services such as vibroacoustic sound therapy, halotherapy, also known as salt therapy, and Reiki energy healing.

• 1640 Highland Falls Drive, Ste. 502, Leander
• www.therapybyellisa.com/theviberoom

Leander wellness business True Test was renamed Vital Society in December. Co-owner Cara Parsons confirmed the name change and said everything else about the business is remaining the same. The wellness concept offers treatment plans for a variety of health and wellness concerns, including hormone replacement therapy, IV vitamin infusions and weight loss management.

• 1735 N. US 183, Ste. 202, Leander
• Instagram: @vitalsocietytexas

JVM Bullion

A new brick-and-mortar JVM Bullion buys and sells a range of gold and silver. Owned by local Vinay Pattni, the company purchases a range of precious metals from customers for cash, including scrap metal, old jewelry, collectable coins, bullion, watches and estate pieces. The appointment-only business also carries gold and silver products for purchase.

• Opened Oct. 1
• 2301 S. Bagdad Road, Ste. 402, Cedar Park
• www.jvmbullion.com

The Asian-style claw arcade is owned by Michael Lu, Bradley Wong, Vicky Lee and Peter Song. Claw Haven has a variety of claw machines with prizes including Pokémon plushies, Pop Mart Labubus and Baby Three Blind Boxes. The goal for Claw Haven is for every visitor to leave feeling like a winner, according to the company's website.

• Opened Dec. 6
• 1550 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 103, Cedar Park
• www.clawhavenarcade.com