Hat Creek Burger Company will expand to San Marcos by summer 2018. A new location is set for 4206 S. I-35 and will be about 2,223 square feet, about half of which will be an outdoor covered patio. The fast-casual, family-friendly restaurant will also include a drive-thru and a fenced-in playground. It will have room for 136 seats and be open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday through Saturday. Menu items include salads, breakfast, burgers, chicken dishes, sides and milkshakes. www.hatcreekburgers.com