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Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop to open first Texas location in Flower Mound
The candy store sells candy items in bulk, international snacks, chocolates, toys, more than 350 glass-bottled sodas and games. The Flower Mound location will serve hand-scooped ice cream, milkshakes and floats, as well. Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop also offers its $5 candy buffet, which allows customers to fit as much candy into a box for a fixed price.
- Opening Jan. 22
- 650 Parker Square, Flower Mound
- www.grandpajoescandyshop.com
Owner Hamza Milhem said in an email that Capo's Pizza & Pasta is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in February. Milhem said the new restaurant is the result of many years of “hands-on experience” in the restaurant industry. The menu will feature New York-style pizzas, fresh pasta and sandwiches.
- Opening in February
- 2720 W. Frontier Parkway, Ste. 110, Prosper
- https://capospizzapasta.com
Manny’s offers a number of Tex-Mex dishes such as tacos, enchiladas, nachos and more. It also has a number of vegetarian and vegan options.
The restaurant will be located in a space that formerly housed Fernando’s Mexican Cuisine, and construction has begun.
- Opening early 2026
- 1250 State St., Ste. 100, Richardson
- www.mannystexmex.com
The Mike’s Chicken menu features a variety of fried chicken options including tenders, wings, dark meat, white meat and more. Additional menu items include sandwiches, salads, baked beans, french fries, coleslaw and more. Homemade sauces options include white cream gravy, Mike’s buffalo, ranch and honey mustard.
- Opening TBD
- 3345 E. President George Bush Highway, Plano
- www.mikeschicken.com
Mary’s Mediterranean Cafe & Grill offers grilled proteins, salads in Frisco
When customers step up to the cafeteria-style counter at Mary’s Mediterranean Cafe & Grill, they will find a variety of cuisines available, including Turkish, Moroccan, Lebanese, Syrian and more, co-owner Adil Naouazili said. A variety of design-your-own plate options are available and allow customers to choose a protein and different sides. The eatery’s veggie sampler platter and falafel platter are vegetarian options.
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Salad and Go closes all Texas locations
Salad and Go closed all of its locations in Texas and Oklahoma Jan. 11. The corporation already closed multiple Texas stores in September, including all of its locations in Houston and San Antonio. Salad and Go is a drive-thru chain offering salads, wraps and soups.
