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Chef’s Oldtime BBQ

The business is owned by Hope Esperanza, Mares Gainey and Joshua Lien.

The menu consists of breakfast tacos, sandwiches, individual meats, combo plates and sides.Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet


The mediterranean restaurant has expanded in the Austin area with a new location in Round Rock.

The menu includes a range of rice dishes that come with ground beef, lentils, mixed vegetables, vermicelli or dill weed. Patrons will also find meatballs, kafta, fried chicken, lamb shank and more.La Mexiquense Paletas Mexicanas

The paletería offers a variety of frozen desserts, including a variety of ice and cream-based popsicles, ice cream and savory snacks.SnacTex

Jean Pinner opened his vending machine business in April, installing machines, stocking and servicing them at a variety of businesses. Pinner said his machines can include an AI model that allows customers to swipe their cards and grab their choice of items without having to input selections themselves.Umi Hot Pot Sushi & Seafood Buffet


The restaurant serves seafood, including snow crab legs, shrimp, crawfish, oysters and more. Patrons will find an assortment of sushi and sashimi, such as tuna rolls, crab rolls, eel nigiri, salmon nigiri and other options. A Sichuan hot pot and various ramen bowls are also available.

The restaurant has locations throughout the country, including another in Houston and multiple in New York.


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Instill Coffee Co.


Owned by Michelle and Ryan Bell, the shop sells coffee, cold brew, matcha and avocado toasts.

The coffee shop’s first location is in Cedar Park. Customers can order a variety of coffee options including a smoked, house-made vanilla coffee; a 20-hour cold brew; and a chocolate banana coffee with house-made banana syrup.Starbucks Coffee

A new Starbucks Coffee location is coming soon to the Round Rock Premium Outlets, a representative of the shopping center shared in June.

It will be located near the Sunglass Hut.What’s Next


New Balance

A New Balance store is set to open at the Round Rock Premium Outlets later this year, according to project information filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The retailer offers a variety of athletic shoes and clothing.Closings

Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar


The restaurant, which serves po’boys, seafood platters and a variety of oysters, closed in early May. A sign on the outside of the location on Palm Valley Boulevard shows a new Cuban restaurant, Q’ Bola Cuban Restaurant, will open in the space, although a timeline has not been confirmed with the owner.

Pacific Star has another location still open in Austin, located at 13507 183 North, Austin.Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

A note posted to the door stated that the location closed for the last time at 5 p.m. on June 8.

The restaurant offered chicken fingers and buffalo wings, with 12 sauces for customers to choose from.In the news

Christian Brothers Automotive

The Round Rock location near Louis Henna Boulevard is under new ownership.

On May 1, Aharon and Jenn Kreiter, who also own the Hutto location of the auto shop, announced via Facebook that the Round Rock location had come under their ownership.Jersey Mike’s

The sandwich shop opened a second Round Rock location in July 2020. There are now four Jersey Mike’s locations throughout Round Rock.Kalahari Resorts & Conventions

The family-owned hospitality company celebrated its 25th anniversary in April.

The Round Rock location, which opened in 2020, features an indoor waterpark, an arcade, escape rooms, bowling, an adventure park, live entertainment and more.Viva Day Spa + Med Spa

The Austin-based spa is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company launched its first location in Central Austin and now operates four locations throughout Austin and Round Rock. The brand offers cosmetic injectables, laser treatments and advanced skin care services as well as massages, facials and more.