Check out these 18 business updates in the San Marcos area.

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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.Freaky Findz

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.The San Market


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.Nothing Bundt Cakes

The bakery offers bundt cakes in a variety of flavors like pumpkin spice, red velvet, classic vanilla, white chocolate raspberry and more.Dolce & Gabbana

The Italian fashion label opened a retail store inside the San Marcos Premium Outlets. Dolce & Gabbana sells shoes, clothing and accessories.Zadig&Voltaire

The luxury French fashion label sells handbags, clothing and shoes.Benjamin Franklin Plumbing


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.Casita at Paloma Montessori

Paloma Montessori’s second San Marcos location—Casita at Paloma Montessori—serves children from 18 months to 6 years old.Austin Skin

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.Refuel

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.Suds Deluxe Car Wash


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.Taqueria Ay Papantla

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.Las Dos Fridas

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.Coming Soon

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.Layne’s Chicken Fingers

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.Relocations

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.In the News


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.Closures

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.