The latest arrival is Chocho Hot Pot, which opened its doors in Katy on June 21. Scoops, an ice cream shop is set to open in the area this fall.
Learn more about what brands chose Katy to open up their first locations in the area. This list is not comprehensive.
Game Over Escape Rooms
The escape room franchise is in 28 countries with eight locations in the U.S. and two more coming to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Jacksonville, Florida, according to its website. The Katy location offers five themed rooms including Lost City of Atlantis, Nightmare Hotel and School of Magic.
- Opened Feb. 3
- 25705 Katy Freeway, Ste. 140, Katy
- www.katy.escapegameover.us

Taroko Sports
The entertainment group, which opened its first U.S. facility in Katy, offers batting cages, among other sports-centric games, an arcade and food and drinks, per a news release.
- Opened March 28
- 24539 Katy Freeway, Katy
- www.tarokosports.com
The franchise—which began operations in late 2023 and offers fencing services to both residential and commercial customers—has 10 locations in Illinois, North Carolina and Tennessee with plans to add four more Houston locations in Cypress, the Energy Corridor, North Houston and Brenham by the beginning of 2026, according to a news release.
- Opened in April
- www.76fence.com
The all-you-can-eat restaurant, which is managed by The Dolar Shop International Group, has two locations in Canada with two more set to come in Frisco and Boston, according to its website. The restaurant offers tableside service for its premium meats and broths as well as a market table featuring appetizers, vegetables, fresh noodles and house-made sauces.
- Opened June 21
- 22811 Mercantile Parkway, Katy
- www.chochohotpot.com
Scoops
The ice cream chain—which originated in Madison, Georgia—was founded by Susan Kirk, according to the business’ website. The Fulshear location will be the chain’s first location outside of Georgia and will offer 32 homemade ice cream flavors including chocolate covered cherry, banana pudding, Hawaiian coconut and cotton candy.
- Opening this fall
- 6601 Skyline Drive, Ste. 200, Fulshear
- www.scoopsicecream.com