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Major business openings and closings highlight Community Impact's San Antonio coverage for the week of Oct. 6-10.
Starbucks shuts down several San Antonio locations amidst nationwide closures
As the nationwide coffee chain plans to close locations across the country, several locations in San Antonio have already shut their doors.
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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol released a statement on Sept. 25 detailing the company’s plans for the future.
“Our overall company-operated count in North America will decline by about 1% in fiscal year 2025 after accounting for both openings and closures,” Niccol said in the statement.
While the business did not specify the exact number of locations that will close, two in the San Antonio area have already shut down.
The location at 18154 Blanco Road in North San Antonio has permanently closed and no longer appears on the Starbucks store locator tool.
Additionally, a storefront at 8407 Bandera Road on the city’s west side is no longer in operation.
Read the full story by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
Custom mac'n cheese joint coming soon to New Braunfels
A custom mac'n cheese joint called S’MAC’n Noodles is opening in New Braunfels at 1515 N. Walnut Ave.
The details
S’MAC’n Noodles—owned by husband and wife duo James Acosta and Danni Lopez—will offer custom macaroni and cheese, salads and more.
Acosta said S'MAC'n Noodles makes everything from scratch and also offer gluten free and vegan cheeses and noodles.
DICK's House of Sport to debut in Live Oak this October
DICK’s House of Sport is slated to open Oct. 24, Communications Coordinator Gabriella Hornack said in an email to Community Impact.
The new 100,000-square-foot store—located at 4100 IKEA-RBFCU Parkway, next to IKEA—will be San Antonio’s fourth overall location, with one in New Braunfels and two others on the city’s northwest side.
What’s special about it?
The Live Oak location will have interactive recreational activities such as a rock climbing wall, golf simulators and batting cages, according to a news release. There are only 14 locations that offer interactive recreational activities, as previously reported by Community Impact.
Read the full story by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
Restaurants, car dealers and more: 17 October business updates in North San Antonio
From a new luxury car dealer to several new restaurants, check out these updates from local businesses and developments so far this fall in North San Antonio.
Now open
The new dental office includes services like dental cleanings, checkups, dental imaging and comprehensive exams, along with cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, dentures and more.
The San Antonio-based grocery chain continues to add more stores in Texas, adding this new 111,000-square-foot location near UTSA.
Read the full story by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
Texas Pickle Hall now open in Live Oak
The Northeast San Antonio area has a brand new, state-of-the-art pickleball facility.
Texas Pickle Hall celebrated its opening at 201 Shin Oak Drive in Live Oak with a ribbon cutting Sept. 29—although the hall officially opened Oct. 3.
The details
Texas Pickle Hall offers 28,700 square feet of playing space and features 12 courts. The hall also has a climate control system with air purification. Chief Operating Office of Texas Pickle Hall said courts are open to the public and there are also membership options that include competitions, lessons and more.
Step back in time: Grab a slice of nostalgia at this Boerne pizza joint
As an avid Star Wars fan, toy collector and 1980s film junkie, Michael Hawes didn’t expect to open his own pizza joint.
But, in 2024, he opened Darkside Brick Oven Pizza Co., a restaurant concept that blended all of his favorite ideas together in a scenic spot off of Hwy. 46, just outside Boerne.
What’s special about it?
Darkside Brick Oven Pizza Co. is filled to the brim with 80s memorabilia—life-size statues of Star Wars characters like, Luke Skywalker, hang from the ceiling while movie posters from era flicks line the walls.
“Even though it's named after Star Wars, it’s everything from the 1970s, 1980s,” Hawes said.
As for the food, Hawes travelled all over the country to find what style of pizza would work best for the eatery's menu.