Looking to check out a new restaurant or business? Check out these 15 updates from businesses and organizations in central and East McKinney, including business openings, closings, relocations and more.

This list is not comprehensive.

Now open

1. Caple & Co.

Business Owner and Broker Melanie Caple Miller said the business is a boutique real estate brokerage serving the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.2. Susan Whigham Art Studio & Gallery


Owner and namesake Susan Whigham creates oil paintings with subjects including florals, landscapes and still lifes. The gallery is open to the public, and features artwork for sale that will rotate monthly.Coming soon

3. Birdcall

The restaurant's menu features a variety of fried and grilled chicken sandwich options including spicy Szechyuan, Buffalo, Nashville hot and more. The Colorado-based eatery also serves salads, tenders, nuggets and sliders.4. Pelican Liquor

The store will offer a variety of wine, beer and spirits, as well as mixers, snacks, bar accessories and more, according to its website.5. Smalls Sliders


The restaurant, originally slated to open in late 2024, is now expected to be serving sliders, fries and more later this year.6. The Now Massage

The business will offer massages with optional service enhancements such as herbal heat therapy and hemp calm balm.7. The Victoria in McKinney

The senior community housing project currently has model condominiums and a clubhouse available to tour.Relocation

8. Red Zeppelin Records


The shop, which sells vinyl records in a variety of music genres, relocated to a space around the corner from its prior downtown location on Louisiana Street. The record store has the same amount of product held in the previous location and will also continue to host live music performances in its new location, owner Katie Scott said.Expansion

9. The Samaritan Inn

The Samaritan Inn, a comprehensive housing program for homeless individuals in McKinney, will see a new 1,244-square-foot kennel constructed that will accommodate up to 28 of the resident’s pets.In the news

10. Caldwell Elementary Book Vending Machine


A book vending machine, donated by the Sarah Cockrell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in January, will give every student at Caldwell Elementary a book on their birthday.11. Family AutoCare & Repair

The auto repair business acquired Discount Auto Care and rebranded in October, staff at the location confirmed. The shop offers preventative maintenance and various repair services.12. Filtered

The coffee shop, which originally opened in 2015 and recently surpassed 10 years of operation, is now owned by Jacob Honescko.13. Top Dog Pet Sitters

The pet care business, owned by McKinney residents Susan and Erick Gary, surpassed 10 years of service Feb. 13.Closing


14. Big Lots

After a deal with a potential buyer for Big Lots fell through, the chain of discount stores is liquidating all of its stores. Big Lots offers furniture, mattresses, home goods, groceries, beauty products and more.15. Party City

Party City announced Dec. 21 in a news release the company filed bankruptcy and would begin closing stores. A storewide closing sale offering discounted merchandise is underway.