Auntie Anne’s
Soon after the new H-E-B Bridgeland opened in late October, buildout on a new Auntie Anne’s location began at the grocery store, Auntie Anne’s franchise owner Rosalyn Shaw confirmed in an email.
What they offer
The pretzel chain’s menu features soft pretzels ranging from a cinnamon sugar pretzel to a pepperoni pretzel. Pretzel dogs, bite-sized pretzel nuggets and a range of dip options are also on the menu.
- Opening in mid-January
- 20017 Bridgeland Creek Parkway, Cypress
- www.auntieannes.com
Former Marine Thomas Perrin said he has plans to open a new Beans and Brews location in Cypress during the first quarter of next year. Beans and Brews offers blended drinks, frozen drinks, teas and breakfast food items. Traditional favorites include the cold brew and cappuccino.
- Opening in the first quarter of 2025
- 16507 Mueschke Road, Ste. 100, Cypress
- www.beansandbrews.com
A new location of Bojangles could be opening as soon as next spring in Cypress, according to permitting documents from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
The fast-food joint specializes in fried chicken, offering boneless and bone-in options, sandwiches, biscuits, fries, dirty rice, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, and more.
- 9534 Fry Road, Cypress
- www.bojangles.com
Officials said Burlington, a discount department store, has plans to open a new location in Cy-Fair by spring 2025. The retail store offers clothing for men, women and children, as well as home accessories, shoes and holiday items.
- Opening in spring 2025
- 10787 Jones Road, Houston
- www.burlington.com
Cheeky Monkeys will be opening a new location in Vintage Park, according to an Oct. 14 email from a company spokesperson. The business offers soft play areas for kids as well as a space to host birthday parties for children 10 months to 8 years old, according to the company's website.
- Opening in February or March
- 106 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. E, Houston
- www.cheekymonkeys.us
Officials with Checkers confirmed a new location is opening in Cy-Fair in early 2025. The fast-food joint serves burgers, chicken, hot dogs, fries and shakes.
The details
This address was previously home to an Arby’s. That facility has been torn down, and Checkers will be a new 1,300-square-foot building, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
- Opening in February
- 10855 Jones Road, Houston
- www.checkers.com
Chimac officials said the Korean fast-food restaurant has plans to expand with a second location in Cypress by February. Chimac's original first location is in Cy-Fair off FM 1960 and offers Korean barbecue bowls, subs, wings, chicken tenders and seafood.
- Opening Jan. 16
- 12320 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
- www.eatchimac.com
Several new locations of EoS Fitness are expected to open in 2025. The business offers group classes, personal trainers, cardio machines with televisions, strength equipment, free weights, locker rooms, recovery rooms with massage chairs, a sauna and a cinema, allowing gym-goers to get a cardio session in while watching a movie.
- Opening in 2025
- 8580 Hwy. 6 N., Houston
- 18359 Hwy. 249, Houston
- 22314 FM 529, Bldg. 100, Cypress
- www.eosfitness.com
88 Korean BBQ & Sushi owner Eric Liu said the Korean barbecue restaurant has plans to open in Cypress by early next year. Liu said 88 Korean BBQ & Sushi will offer Korean barbecue including beef and chicken options, as well as sushi rolls, sashimi, hand rolls, ramen noodles, rice dishes and hibachi.
In addition, the restaurant will offer dessert options such as ice cream and cheesecake.
- Opening in January
- 25414 Hwy. 290, Cypress
A new location of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is coming soon to Cy-Fair, according to a news release from RESOLUT RE commercial real estate firm.
In a nutshell
The menu includes soft-serve ice cream, Italian ice and “gelati,” which combines the two treats. Dozens of flavors are available, such as cotton candy, brownie batter, mango, cherry, cookie butter, sea salted caramel, watermelon and cake batter.
Two other locations operate in the Cypress area—at 14119 Grant Road, Ste. 100, Cypress, and at 7918 Fry Road, Cypress.
- Opening TBD
- 12620 FM 1960, Houston
- www.jeremiahsice.com
La Argentina Artisanal Gelato owner Florencia Mansilla said the business is expanding with a new location in the Cy-Fair area by the end of November.
The details
La Argentina Artisanal Gelato has another location in Katy as well as Dallas and is expanding to Cy-Fair with co-owner Johanna Shambaugh. In addition, the business sells its gelato in 12 Central Markets in Texas, Mansilla said.
- Opening in late November
- 8301 Jones Road, Ste. 101, Houston
- www.argentinagelato.com
The Las Vegas-based speciality baked goods store Nothing Bundt Cakes will be opening a new location in Cy-Fair.
According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the 2,100-square-foot store started construction around Sept. 16 and is expected to wrap up Nov. 15.
- Opening TBD
- 6860 Hwy. 6 N., Ste. C, Houston
- www.nothingbundtcakes.com
Portillo’s will open a new location next year near the intersection of Hwy. 249 and the Grand Parkway in Tomball, according to a Nov. 13 news release.
Located within The Grand at 249, a new retail center developed by NewQuest Properties, the 6,250-square-foot restaurant will feature an American diner theme with seating for 160 guests, according to the news release. There will also be a double drive-thru lane, pick-up shelves and a grab-and-go area.
- Opening in 2025
- Located at the intersection of Hwy. 249 and the Grand Parkway
- www.portillos.com
Officials with Howard Hughes Holdings announced in a Sept. 18 news release that P. Terry’s is the latest restaurant to join the growing lineup of businesses opening in Village Green.
What they're saying
Per the release, Village Green, a 70-acre development, marks the initial phase of the future 925-acre urban district known as Bridgeland Central.
- Opening TBD
- www.pterrys.com
Owner John Huynh said he has plans to expand his fish market with a second location in Cypress. The business will have a new concept and name, Seafood Central. Located in Seabrook, the original fish market is known as Baybrook's Fresh Seafood and has been operating for over 20 years, Huynh said.
- Opening in March
- 20611 FM 529, Ste. 106, Cypress
- Facebook: Seafood Central
Smoothie King officials said Diego Chappell has plans to open his second Smoothie King in Cypress. Menu categories range from "get fit" and "be well" smoothies to smoothie bowls.
- Opening in August
- 7016 Elyson Exchange Way, Ste. B200, Cypress
- www.smoothieking.com
A new location of SweetCup Gelato & Sorbet Originale is slated to open soon in Cypress, officials confirmed in a news release.
On the menu
Officials said the new location will have 48 rotating flavors of gelato, sorbet, gelato custard and frozen yogurt, including, stracciatell, pistachi, Italian wedding cake, vanilla bean tres leches and rose milk.
- Opening TBD
- 20711 Tuckerton Road, Cypress
- www.sweetcupgelato.com
Tommy’s Express Car Wash officials said a new location is under construction in the Cy-Fair area. The opening timeframe has not been finalized.
The details
Per the website, Tommy's Express Car Wash has locations in over 30 states with several located in Houston.
The business offers wash packages, vacuums and mat washers and uses 40% less water than the average automated car wash, according to the website.
- Opening TBD
- 12150 FM 1960, Houston
- www.tommys-express.com
Verlo Mattress, which offers custom, locally made mattresses, is opening a new location in Cypress in the coming months.
Karen Draeger said the business focuses on customer services as well as offering “custom made mattresses without the custom price” and a lifetime comfort guarantee.
- Opening in February
- 9430 Fry Road, Ste. 200, Cypress
- https://verlo.com
Officials with Howard Hughes Holdings announced in a July 22 news release several businesses set to open in Bridgeland's new 70-acre development center, Village Green, during the second quarter of 2025. The first businesses announced to join Village Green according to the release include:
- Jonathan’s The Rub
- Sweet Paris Creperie & Café
- Crust Pizza Co.
- Venetian Nail Spa
- Teal Poppy
- Gelato & Co.
A new Walmart location is under construction in Cypress and expected to be completed by spring 2025, officials with the retail corporation confirmed in an email Sept. 17. Per the email, the new Cypress location will feature improved layouts, expanded product selections and innovative technology.
- Opening in 2025
- 8927 Fry Road, Cypress
- www.walmart.com