Interested in business news in the McKinney area? Check out 10 businesses now open, coming soon and other updates from the areas of central and East McKinney. This list is not comprehensive.

Now open

1. Alpa Insurance

The Irving-based company offers a variety of insurance coverage options including automotive, homeowners’, renters’, motorcycle and general liability.2. Haruhi Head Spa

The spa offers facials and Japanese-style scalp detoxifying head spa services.3. Nekter Juice Bar


The juice bar’s menu features acai bowls, juices and smoothies, according to the website. Another McKinney location opened about a year ago in Hub 121.4. Pinkitzel

The shop offers a variety of sweet treats including mix and match bulk candy, saltwater taffy, gourmet chocolates, rock candy, lollipops and more. Other products available include cupcakes, cakes, macarons and truffles, and the shop also sells other merchandise and can host events.5. Watermere McKinney

The main building of Watermere McKinney welcomed its first residents and construction on remaining portions of the 221-unit independent senior living community is expected to conclude later this year.Coming soon

6. Comet Cleaners


The dry clean and laundry company will also offer wash and fold services, alterations, leather and rug cleaning, and wedding gown preservation.7. Feng Cha

The business sells a variety of tea and coffee drinks including boba milk tea and iced cold brew coffee, according to its website.8. Mill Stream Apartments

The new affordable housing development is under construction and will include 240 apartment homes, and amenities such as a pool, pickleball court and dog park.9. Walmart Supercenter

A new gas station featuring 16 pumps is being constructed at the grocery store.Closings


10. McKinney Pharmacy

The compound pharmacy that has been in operation for 118 years recently closed, staff at the location confirmed. Prescriptions and the pharmacy’s compounding department have been relocated to City Drug in Van Alstyne, a sister store to McKinney Pharmacy.