Now open
1. Dan's Fresh & Local
The business offers fresh farm produce from local farmers. It also offers jams, jellies, honeys and more. Currently, it is offering peaches, watermelons and tomatoes. Dan's is currently in a soft opening phase and will announce a grand opening at a later date, according to a company social media post.
- Opened May 24
- 204 E. Pecan St., Celina
- www.facebook.com/dansfreshandlocal
2. Faith Heritage Christian Academy
The school features a Spanish-English dual language model with a faith-based curriculum, said Esther Pewterbaugh, the founding head of school and kindergarten teacher. The school offers classes for PreK-4 through first grade. The academy is located in Bethany Worship Center. Enrollment is now open for classes.
- First day of classes Aug. 13
- 12160 CR 132, Celina
- www.faithheritagechristian.com
The sub shop offers a variety of hot and cold sandwiches as well as salads, chips and cookies. Sub sandwiches include the Hook & Ladder with turkey, ham, and monterey jack cheese as well as the Firehouse Hero with roast beef, turkey, ham and provolone. The Celina location is slated to open in early 2026, a Restaurant Brands International representative said in an email. An exact address for the location is not yet available.
- Opening early 2026
- Preston Road and John Campbell Trail
- www.firehousesubs.com
The franchise will be owned by Celina resident Jesse Murphy, who also owns the Pickleman’s in McKinney. The menu offers sandwiches, pizzas, mac and cheese bowls, soups and salads, according to its website. The McKinney location is the first in Texas.
- Opening mid October
- 3515 S. Preston Road, Celina
- www.picklemans.com
A new bar and restaurant will take over the old Jimbo's Pizza location in downtown Celina.The new eatery will be owned by Taylor Witt and Katie Dunn, who own the Little Wooden Penguin. It will be a "fun version of a dive bar," Dunn said. It will offer burgers, beers, sports, shuffleboard and more. The patio is also being redone, Dunn said. A website is not yet available.
- Opening this summer
- 501 W. Walnut St., Celina
- Facebook: Nowhere Bar - Celina
6. Chipotle
The fast-casual Mexican grill chain is awaiting a new construction project expected to be finished in November, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction of the 2,325-square-foot restaurant is estimated to cost $560,000, the filing stated. Chipotle offers made-to-order bowls, burritos, tacos and quesadillas.
- Location TBD
- www.chipotle.com