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Midnight Smokers BBQ
The business serves sliced and chopped brisket sandwiches, brisket nachos, loaded baked potatoes and brisket mac and cheese.
- Opened on Sept. 25
- 801 Chestnut St., San Marcos
- Facebook: Midnight Smokers BBQ
The small business is owned by husband and wife duo Dean Gibson and Marta Knapp-Gibson. Freaky Findz sells collectible masks, costumes, wigs, theatrical makeup, gag gifts and more.
- Opened Sept. 23
- 218 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos
- www.freakyfindz.com
The gift shop is locally owned by Kelly Bara and Janice Bowden Hardaway. The San Market offers locally sourced candles, plants, T-shirts, mugs and baby clothes.
- Opened Sept. 21
- 114 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos
- www.thesanmarket.com
The bakery offers bundt cakes in a variety of flavors like pumpkin spice, red velvet, classic vanilla, white chocolate raspberry and more.
- Opened Sept. 1
- 1430 N. I-35, Ste. 110, San Marcos
- www.nothingbundtcakes.com
The Italian fashion label opened a retail store inside the San Marcos Premium Outlets. Dolce & Gabbana sells shoes, clothing and accessories.
- Opened Aug. 22
- 3939 I-35 frontage road, Ste. 1000, San Marcos
- www.dolcegabbana.com/en-us
The luxury French fashion label sells handbags, clothing and shoes.
- Opened Aug. 23
- 3939 I-35 frontage road, Ste. 1025, San Marcos
- www.dolcegabbana.com/en-us
The San Marcos franchise is Veteran-owned and operated by Robert Yanez. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers comprehensive plumbing services, drain cleaning and jetting, water filtration systems and more.
- Opened Sept. 10
- San Marcos, surrounding areas
- www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com/san-marcos
Paloma Montessori’s second San Marcos location—Casita at Paloma Montessori—serves children from 18 months to 6 years old.
- Opened Aug. 14
- 709 W. Hopkins St., San Marcos
- www.palomamontessori.com
The practice is owned by Sarah Gee and Kristina Collins who have two other locations in Bee Cave and Smithville. Austin Skin offers a range of dermatology services including medical, pediatric and cosmetic dermatology.
- Opened Aug. 16
- 1920 Corporate Dr. Ste. B-208, San Marcos
- www.austinskinphysicians.com
The travel center is equipped with 20 gas pumps and offers an array of snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Refuel is also home to Pollo El Rey, which specializes in charcoal grilled chicken and serves a variety of tacos, desserts and sides.
- Opened July 17
- 2438 S. I-35 frontage road, San Marcos
- www.refuelmarket.com
The car wash offers single-car washes and monthly package deals for unlimited washes per month starting at $19.99. Suds Deluxe Car Wash also sells air wands, vacuums, leather conditioner and glass cleaner.
- Opened July 14
- 2434 S. I-35 frontage road, San Marcos
- www.sudsdeluxe.com
Locally owned by Cleotilde Livonia, Taqueria Ay Papantla serves an assortment of Mexican cuisine, from breakfast tacos to tortas, sopes and burritos. The food truck also offers a selection of sides.
- Opened Sept. 2
- 1525 Aquarena Springs Dr., San Marcos
- www.mexicanfoodtruckssanmarcos.com
The restaurant is locally owned by Texas State Alumna Yvette Galvan with her brother Irving Galvan and Mario Chavarra. Yvette Galvan said Las Dos Fridas is an extension of Santi's Tacos, and serves authentic Mexican cuisine with a valley-style twist.
- Opened Sept. 5
- 201 S. LBJ Dr., San Marcos
- Facebook: Las Dos Fridas
Urban Bird Hot Chicken
The Houston-based and veteran-owned restaurant serves Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches and tenders. The San Marcos location will also serve beer and wine.
- Opening mid-November
- 205 W. Hopkins St., San Marcos
- www.urbanbirdhotchicken.com
The College Station-based restaurant with locations throughout Texas and the U.S. will open a San Marcos location owned by Houston native Noah Kara. Layne’s serves chicken finger meals, sandwich combos and milkshakes.
- Slated to open in December
- 1617 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos
- www.layneschickenfingers.com
Audio Outlet
The car stereo store relocated from 1520 S. I-35 to 2626 Hunter Road, in San Marcos. Audio Outlet offers vehicle window tinting, lighting, marine-grade audio and car audio.
- Relocated Sept. 2
- 2626 Hunter Road, Ste. 202, San Marcos
- www.audio-outlet.com
Volante of Sage Springs
Sage Spring Senior Living changed its name to Volante of Sage Spring on Sept. 17, according to a news release. The premier senior living community also rebranded with a new logo and website.
- 800 Leah Ave., San Marcos
- www.volanteseniorliving.com/sage-spring
Conn’s HomePlus
The home goods retailer is going out of business and will close its San Marcos location on Oct. 31, according to a Conn's HomePlus employee. The store sells couches, mattresses, exercise equipment, microwave ovens, compact refrigerators and more. Conn's HomePlus will have sales up to 50% off on a variety of items including rugs, box springs, massage chairs and barstools.
- Closing Oct. 31
- 917 TX-80, San Marcos
- www.conns.com