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From Australian-themed sports bars coming soon to a miniature golf course relocating, here are 18 business updates in New Braunfels.
Now open
Salon NB
Local trio Amanda Morgan, Rylie La Porte and Dana Derryberry opened a new hair salon that offers services for men and women.
The Art Collective
The art gallery is owned by Michelle Watts and Jessica Taylor Fleigle. The Art Collective showcases Watts' textile and fiber artwork, as well as other artists' work in photography, mixed media, sculpture, wearable art and jewelry.
ALPA Insurance
The insurance agency offers vehicle insurance for cars and motorcycles. ALPA Insurance also offers property insurance for homeowners and renters.
Coming soon
Ollie’s Market
The café and market—owned by San Marcos locals Natalie and Eli Zablosky—will be opening its second area location in the Mayfair development. Ollie’s Market will sell pastries and bread, baked in-house daily and also offer a fresh deli grab-and-go section with made-to-order salads and smash burgers. The Mayfair location will also have espresso and matcha beverages and feature beer, wine and mixed drinks.
Slim Chickens
The drive-thru chicken restaurant serves chicken tenders, chicken wings, sandwiches, wraps and more.
Ninja Claw
The family-friendly claw machine-focused arcade is owned by Julie Rodriguez.
The Roo Pub
The Australian-themed sports bar will take the place of Double Schotts Sports Bar & Grill, which closed in April. The Roo Pub will have TVs showing various sporting events and sell bar food, draft beers and cocktails.
In the news
Gruene Harley-Davidson
The Harley-Davidson dealer celebrated its 20th anniversary on June 13. Gruene-Harley Davidson sells Harley-Davidson motorcycles and also offers a motorcycle riding classes.
Home Instead
The in-home senior care provider, owned by Jeremy and Sylvia Farber, celebrated its 25th anniversary July 24. Home Instead provides non-medical in-home care for seniors in New Braunfels and surrounding areas.
Duesy’s Tavern
The Villa rebranded to Duesy’s Tavern on July 31. Owner Casey Frank said she decided to change the name after deciding that The Villa didn't fit the aesthetic of the space anymore. Duesy's Tavern will offer the same events and amenities as The Villa. There will also be several new TVs for games and upgrades to the audio-visual system.
Lucky Bucks German Market
Lucky Bucks Formal + Wedding—owned by Amy Buck—added a year-round German market that offers dirndls, lederhosen, dirndl blouses, German hats, hat pins, feathers and more.
Excel Finance
First Plaza Loan Co. changed its name to Excel Finance in August, Branch Manager SP Preslar said. The name change comes after Andrew Asbury took ownership of the business. Excel Finance—a branch under AMG Finance—offers personal loans and tax preparation assistance.
Tip Top Cleaners
The dry cleaning and laundry service temporarily relocated to Hill Country Cleaners following a fire that occurred Aug. 4. Co-owner Ian Acosta said they are hoping to reopen by the end of the year, although reopening will be based on insurance claims and how quickly they can restore their equipment.
Relocations
Mighty Oak BBQ
The barbecue restaurant, owned by David Stokem, will be relocating from 1102 N. Walnut Ave., due to outgrowing the space. Mighty Oak BBQ serves baby back pork ribs, brisket sandwiches, pork belly burnt ends and more.
Blackbird Brims
The full-service custom hat studio, owned by Cage Patton, relocated from 5481 FM 1102. Blackbird Brims opened in June 2025 and offers hat shaping and branding.
Sip-N-Putt
The miniature golf course, owned by Bret Shallenberger, is relocating from 7420 I-35 N. frontage road in December due to increasing rent costs. The new location will allow Shallenberger to offer additional amenities, such as new courses, food and beverages.
Vinyl Haus
The custom apparel business—owned by Beth Neill—will be relocating from 242 Trade Center Drive, St. 102. The new location will provide more space for retail and an area to host classes. Vinyl Haus sells custom shirts, sweatshirts, hats, onesies, drinkware and vinyl sheets for at-home use. The business also offers direct-to-film printing and transfers for custom designs.
Closures
Ohana Poke & Sushi Burrito
The seafood restaurant closed due to the rising cost of real estate, according to a sign posted on the restaurant’s door. Ohana Poke & Sushi Burrito served Hawaiian and Japanese fusion poke bowls, salad and seaweed burrito wraps.
