McAlister’s Deli plans to open in late 2023 in Fort Bend Town Center II at the intersection of Hwy. 6 and Fort Bend Parkway Tollway Road, a McAlister’s representative said via email. The Missouri City development is confirmed to also include Olive Garden, Marble Slab Creamery and James Avery.

The fast-casual restaurant will offer various sandwiches, salads, soups, loaded spuds and its famous sweet tea, according to the website. The restaurant chain has hundreds of locations across the U.S., including 100 in Texas alone. www.mcalistersdeli.com