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With fall around the corner, Leander is continuing to experience rapid growth and development. Here are some notable business updates.
NOW OPEN
Vanta Beauty Lounge
The new salon provides a range of hairstyling services, including haircuts, highlights and extensions. Business owner James Parker specializes in blond and vivid hair.
Limegreen Southeast Asian Grill
The restaurant offers customizable banh mi or bowls. Beyond dine-in, mobile ordering and takeout, the restaurant location also offers catering.
Scheels Cedar Park
As one of the largest retail spaces in Texas, the new sporting goods store features a ferris wheel, 16,000-gallon saltwater aquariums, candy shop and wild animal exhibits.
COMING SOON
Aubergine Kitchen
The health-focused restaurant plans to expand to Texas with a location in Northline by spring 2027. Aubergine serves food prepared without seed oils and added sugars for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Wren’s Landing
The neighborhood board game cafe and bar plans to open in December. Co-owners Charles and Mindy Carlson are seeking to build community and connection over tabletop board games.
IN THE NEWS/ANNIVERSARIES
Liberty Mail Center
The family-owned packing, shipping and printing business celebrated its fifth anniversary this summer. Liberty Mail Center offers copying, packing, notary services, document shredding and passport photos, among other products.
Bearoose Ranch
The 8-acre private event space changed management spring of this year. The venue hosts weddings, private gatherings, corporate retreats, family gatherings and other events.
WHAT’S NEXT: Permits filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
7 Brew
Leander's second 7 Brew Coffee is planned for Northline. Project filings indicate the location will begin construction in September.
Wingstop
The iconic wings chain will begin construction Nov. 28 along Hero Way, according to project filings. Wingstop also has a location in Bar W Marketplace shopping center.
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches
The sandwich shop is known for its wide variety of eccentrically named sandwiches that are served on Dutch crunch bread with the restaurant’s signature “dirty sauce.” The menu features vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options.
Urban Bird Hot Chicken
The restaurant specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken, including tenders, sandwiches, loaded fries and chicken-and-waffles dishes. Customers can choose from multiple spice levels.
Chewy Vet Care
Chewy, an online pet supply retailer, opened its first veterinary clinics in 2024. The clinics offer routine medical appointments and urgent care for cats and dogs.
Play It Again Sports
The store is a sports and fitness gear resale business that allows visitors to sell quality used equipment for cash. No appointments are necessary to sell fitness goods.
RELOCATIONS
Judith K Bridal
The speakeasy-themed, off-the-rack wedding boutique relocated from Lakeway to a larger space. The boutique features a built-in dressing area, modern and moody chandelier lighting, new countertops and 1920s-themed art and decor.
WORTH THE TRIP
COTALAND Theme Park
The theme park is slated to feature over 30 experiences, including the first tilt roller coaster in Texas, mini golf, go-karts and a zipline. The Hot Lap experience will allow guests to ride along on the Formula 1 Track.
