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1. Georgie’s
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20 Georgetown business updates, including a new seafood restaurant, coffee shop, plant store
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The seafood restaurant's menu includes tuna poke tacos and ceviche, proprietor Charles Milligan said. It also has a full bar, and the espresso martini is a favorite cocktail.
- Opened May 7
- 209 W. Eighth St., Georgetown
- www.georgiesgtx.com
2. Red Horn Coffee House and Taproom
The business, which started in Cedar Park a decade ago, sells coffee, beer, food and more.
- Opened May 30
- 109 W. Seventh St., Ste. 105, Georgetown
- www.redhornbrew.com
3. Texas Honey Ham
Owned by Robert Siller, the business serves breakfast platters and tacos, salads, sandwiches, and homemade soups and sides. Meats are also available to be purchased by the pound.
- Opened in mid-April
- 4720 Williams Drive, Ste. 220, Georgetown
- www.texashoneyham.com
4. Root to Rise Plant Co.
Owned by Megan Nance, the business sells indoor plants and succulents in addition to offering plant styling services, plant sitting, repotting services and custom orders.
- Opened May 1
- 1005 Rock St., Georgetown
- www.roottoriseplants.com
5. G.H.O.A.T. Barbershop
The Georgetown shop is the business’s second location in the Austin metro, owner Ericka Moore said in an email.
- Opened June 5
- 505 W. University Ave., Ste 107, Georgetown
- https://ghoat300.square.site
6. BioLife Plasma Services
As part of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, plasma donations are used to develop medicines for people with rare and serious health conditions.
- Opened June 14
- 1103 Rivery Blvd., Ste. 270, Georgetown
- www.biolifeplasma.com
7. Petco
The store offers merchandise and animal habitats as well as a grooming salon, training park and vet hospital.
- Opened May 19
- 4610 Williams Drive, Ste. 101, Georgetown
- www.petco.com
Coming soon
8. Schoepf’s BBQ
Owned by Ronnie and Staci Schoepf, the restaurant’s menu features premium meats, and homemade sides and desserts.
- Opening in early fall
- 820 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown
- www.schoepfsbbq.com
9. Barking Armadillo Social
This will be the second Georgetown location for Barking Armadillo Brewery, owner Jacob Trimm said.
- Opening in early fall
- 2080 Westinghouse Road, Ste. 110, Georgetown
- www.barkingarmadillo.com
10. Jersey Mike’s
The chain offers cold and hot subs, sides, drinks and desserts.
- Opening date not yet available
- 10104 RM 2338, Ste. 150, Georgetown
- www.jerseymikes.com
What’s next
11. Marshalls
The $3.5 million construction project has an expected completion date of December, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation listing. The store will be located in the Cedar Breaks West Shopping Center.
- 4610 Williams Drive, Georgetown
- www.marshalls.com
12. Machi Sushi
Construction for the new sushi spot in Georgetown started in November, and is scheduled to wrap up in mid-July, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation listing.
- 1019 W. University Ave., Ste. 101, Georgetown
- www.machisushiaustin.com
13. Shake Shack
The fast-casual burger chain is slated to begin construction in March 2026, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation listing.
- 1320 W. University Ave., Georgetown
- www.shakeshack.com
14. Crunch Fitness
With several Austin-area locations, the business offers members personal training, group classes and more. The $5 million project is slated to begin construction in October and wrap up by August 2026, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation listing.
- 205 Jesse Cocke Drive, Georgetown
- www.crunch.com
Relocations
15. Bella and Birdie Interiors
Currently located at 817 S. Austin Ave., Ste. 100, the company offers interior design services, gifts and more, owner Cindy Weadon said. The store moved into Austin Lampworks.
- Relocated June 2
- 3010 Williams Drive, Ste. 180, Georgetown
- Facebook: Bella and Birdie Interiors
Expansions
16. Barking Armadillo Brewing
Owner Jacob Trimm said he’s hiring and training staff for a coffee shop opening inside the brewery.
- Expanding in late June
- 507 Riverbend Drive, Georgetown
- www.barkingarmadillo.com
17. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
The hospital opened Williamson County’s first and only Level III neonatal intensive care unit, which offers care to babies with mild to critical illness or who require life support.
- Expanded June 3
- 300 University Blvd., Round Rock
- www.bswhealth.com
Closings
18. Fuego Latino Gastropub
The family-owned restaurant on the square is considering relocating outside of Georgetown. Co-owner Aracely Alcocer said when the restaurant’s lease expired, another party offered more for the space.
- Closing July 19
- 708 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown
- www.fuegolatinogastropub.com
19. Jimmy Vega’s Smokehouse
The barbecue restaurant announced its closure in a Facebook post.
- Closed June 2
- 408 W. University Ave., Georgetown
20. University Cleaners
The business closed its physical store due to hiking rent prices, and transitioned to a pick up and drop off format for customers, owner Stacey Ong-Thai said.
- Closed in March
- 723 W. University Ave., Georgetown
