From trains to pet resorts, check out 20 business updates in New Braunfels.
Coming soon
Le Chateau Pet Resort
The pet resort, founded by Dawn Hallgren in 2009, will offer dog suites with access to private outdoor yards. The pet resort will have a dedicated cat lounge with an outdoor kitty yard and space for exotic pets. Le Chateau Pet Resort will also have spa services before checkout, which include bathing, de-shedding treatments, blueberry facials and more.
AutoZone Auto Parts
Store construction is expected to begin in March and conclude in July, according to an email from an AutoZone Auto Parts customer service representative. AutoZone Auto Parts sells vehicle products, such as car batteries, air filters and brake pads. The store also offers repair assistance, free testing for alternators and batteries and more.
Chick-fil-A
The fast-food chain restaurant offers chicken sandwiches, nuggets, strips and grilled chicken options. The restaurant also serves salads, various sides and desserts.
Munchies Locos
The food truck, which specializes in Mexican treats, is expanding with a brick-and-mortar location. Owner Juanita Rocha said the new location will offer inside seating with an expanded menu.
Now open
ATI Physical Therapy
The clinic offers physical therapy services for knee, back, shoulder and pelvic pain.
Ninja Claw
The arcade, owned by Julie Rodriguez, has various claw machine games that customers can play to win different plushie prizes.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
The franchise is locally owned and operated by husband and wife duo Trishna Patel and Nihal Pantangi. The shop offers soft serve ice cream and more than 40 Italian ice flavors. Jeremiah's Italian Ice sells Jelati Cakes, which are cakes made from Italian ice and soft serve ice cream, along with soft serve ice cream and Italian ice.
Advanced Pain Care
The New Braunfels location is led by Dr. Robert Mousselli, who specializes in pain management services.
Potbelly Sandwich Works
The Chicago-based fast-casual restaurant serves a selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads and soups. Potbelly Sandwich Works also serves macaroni and cheese, shakes and cookies.
Crunch Fitness
The membership-based gym has a free weights section and offers various group workout classes such as yoga, high-intensity interval training, Zumba and cycling.
Relocations
Elive Health + Wellness
The business, owned by Christa Elza, relocated from Sammelplatz Office Suites. Elive Health + Wellness offers functional and integrative medicine, peptide therapy, hormone replacement therapy and treatment for weight loss.
Zócalo Wine Co.
The wine shop, owned by Greg Stiener and former New Braunfels City Council member Andrés Campos, relocated from 130 S. Seguin Ave., Ste. 109 and changed its name to Dog on the Hill New Braunfels Wine Place.
The Movement Doc. of Texas
The sports physical therapy clinic relocated from 1965 Post Road, Ste. 102 to a larger space. The Movement Doc. of Texas, owned by Alisha Ponce, offers one-on-one physical therapy, performance testing and recovery/wellness services.
Beauty Outlet
The beauty supply store, owned by Nancy Woo, relocated from 1050 I-35 N. to a larger space. Beauty Outlet sells hair extension supplies, braiding hair, hair accessories and barber supplies.
In the news
Wurstfest
The 10-day German festival is celebrating 65 years of sausage this year.
The New Braunfels Visitor Center
The visitor center is relocating from 237 I-35 to the Hinmann House. The new location will have a “Postcard Place” where community members can become pen pals with residents at local retirement homes and showcase historic postcards. The Sophienburg Museum + Archives will provide the postcards. The new location will also have a playscape with New Braunfels-themed toys to give family members something to do while planning activities or getting information about the city. The space will feature a river mural so children can learn about the heart of New Braunfels.
Pullman dining car
New Braunfels Railroad Museum volunteers repainted, refurnished and redecorated the dining car. They also added displays to educate attendees about the history of the dining car.
Davidek Law Firm
The firm, owned by Beverly Davidek, is changing its name to Texas Asset Protection Law. The business offers estate planning, asset protection and business succession planning, Davidek said.
Headwaters at the Comal
Nonprofit officials unveiled three outdoor archaeology exhibits highlighting more than 8,000 years of human history at the site on Sept. 30. The new exhibits help expand the nonprofit's educational resources that focus on conservation and cultural history, according to a news release.
1845 Meat Company
The locally owned meat company changed its name to 1845 Ranch House Smoked Meats after merging with Ranch House Mesquite Smoked Meats on Sept. 21, according to a news release. The merger aims to bring together both businesses' “quality products” and “flavorful smoked meat traditions,” according to the release.
