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McKinney
Sonic Drive-In opens new location in McKinney
McKinney’s newest Sonic location has officially opened. The fast-food drive-in restaurant opened in late July at 1701 N. Lake Forest Drive, McKinney, and marked the sixth Sonic in McKinney.
Frisco
Painted Tree Marketplace now highlighting local shop owners, artisans, craftspeople in Frisco
Painted Tree Marketplace hosted a grand opening July 4 at 2930 Preston Road, STe. 200B, Frisco. The community of shoppes features local shop owners, boutiques, decorators, artisans and craftspeople.
Koto Hibachi and Sushi now serving Japanese cuisine in Frisco
Koto Hibachi and Sushi opened July 15 at 5995 Preston Road, Ste. 103, Frisco. The restaurant offers authentic Japanese cuisine, including sushi options and hibachi combination dishes.
Keller-Roanoke-Northeast Fort Worth
Who Daq? Daiquiris location now open in Keller
New Orleans-style daiquiri shop Who Daq? Daiquiris opened July 17 at 2021 Rufe Snow Drive, Ste. 201, Keller.
The shop has a variety of flavored daiquiris, such as margarita, strawberry and the Hurricane.
Statewide
Whataburger to celebrate 70th anniversary, unveil food truck, expand into 3 states
Founded in 1950, the San Antonio-based fast-food chain Whataburger will celebrate 70 years of business Aug. 8, according to an Aug. 4 release from the company. Founder Harmon Dobson opened the first Whataburger location in Corpus Christi in 1950, and the restaurant chain has since grown to more than 830 locations in 10 states.
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