Waco-Temple-Killeen’s business community is growing faster than a SpaceX rocket. Since Central Texas Reporter started covering the local business beat in late 2021, 247 new restaurants, entertainment venues, retail shops, health care providers, hair & nail salons, and more have opened for business in Waco-Temple-Killeen. Here’s a list for you:
100×35 Latin Cuisine brings Puerto Rican flavor to Belton
Action Jack’s Toys & Collectibles opens in Waco’s Richland Mall
Advanced Pain Care opens new Belton location
Affordable Dentures & Implants now open in Harker Heights
Appaloosa Caffe Espresso Coffee Trailer rolls into Central Texas
ArrowHead Chiropractic now open in Woodway
Arthur Murray Dance Center opens in Temple
Aronka’s 5 Star Creations opens in Killeen
Asurion opens on Fort Hood
Athletico Physical Therapy opens in Hewitt
Athletico Physical Therapy now open in Waco
Atwoods Ranch & Home now open in Hewitt
Axe Monkeys now open in Killeen
Bahama Buck’s opens Temple location
Be Kind Coffee opens second location in Downtown Waco
Bella Sera now open in Harker Heights
Bellmead Nutrition opens for business
Big Ward’s Smokehouse now open in Bellmead
Bike the Brazos now open in Downtown Waco
BioLife Plasma Services opens in Waco
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee Shop opens in Waco
BLACK BEAR DINER NOW OPEN IN HARKER HEIGHTS
Black Label Barber Shop opens in Killeen
Black Rifle Coffee opens in Harker Heights
Black Rifle Coffee opens in Temple
Blue Velvet Lounge opens in Temple
Bobalastic opens in Killeen
Body Mind & Spine Chiropractic now open in Temple
BOMBONES MEXICAN CUISINE OPENS IN WACO
Boozy Beans opens in Belton
Boozzy Cakes opens in Temple
BOUJEE BEAN NOW OPEN IN LORENA
BoxLunch opens Killeen Mall location
Brazos Bombshell Salon now open in Waco’s Town West Center
Bronco Nation Nutrition now open in Temple
Bulldog Auto Detailing opens shop in Hewitt
C & H Hawaiian Grill now open in Harker Heights
Camp Fimfo opens in Waco
Caribbean Cones & Coffee now open in Waco
Caribbean Flava Ice opens in Killeen
CAJUN CRABS & SHRIMP NOW OPEN IN KILLEEN
CASKET AND CAULDRON NOW OPEN IN WACO
Cha Community opens Temple location
CHEDDAR’S SCRATCH KITCHEN REOPENS IN HARKER HEIGHTS
CHEF FLACO’S GOURMET FOODS OPENS IN TEMPLE
Chock Full of Cheese opens in Temple
Church’s Chicken opens new Killeen location
Cinemark Waco is now open
City Ranch Boot Company opens new shop in Waco
Clover + Co. boutique opens in Salado
Cocina Marthely opens in Killeen
Coffee Beanery now open in Harker Heights
Collect ‘Em Cards Comics and Collectibles opens in Waco
Coney’s Bur-Gour-Met & Buns now open in Harker Heights
Coryell Health celebrates opening of Waco clinic
CRAB CAKE LADY ROLLS INTO KILLEEN
Creative Cakes & Snacks opens in Copperas Cove
Creekside Cigar Lounge now open in Belton
Creekside Dog Resort & Spa now open in Holland
Crumbl Cookies now open in Harker Heights
Cuatro Tacos now open in Killeen Mall and Copperas Cove
Custom Fades Barbershop opens in Killeen
Custom Shower Stallers launches in Central Texas
Cuzzo’s now open in Lacy Lakeview
Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Waco
Di Campli’s Food Truck rolls onto Waco cuisine scene
Discount Appliance Warehouse now open in Killeen
Dough Re Mi now open in Union Hall
Dr. Prit E Family Care opens in Harker Heights
Dryer Vent Wizard opens Waco franchise
DUNKIN’ DONUTS AND BASKIN ROBBINS NOW OPEN IN COPPERAS COVE
DUTCH BROS. OPENS LOCATIONS IN WACO, HARKER HEIGHTS, AND TEMPLE
Dylan Nicole Boutique now open in Waco
Elevate Fitness now open in Harker Heights
Elite Wellness Massage and Aesthetics now open in Hewitt
Elliot’s Edibles moves into former Dough Re Mi spot in Belton
El Mar Seafood and Grill now open in Waco
EL PATRON TACO TRUCK NOW OPEN IN BELTON
Excel Roofing and Construction opens Waco office
EUN’S CAFE NOW OPEN IN HARKER HEIGHTS
Fademasters Barbershop opens in Waco
Fancy’s Farmhouse opens shop in McGregor
FoxDog Beer Garden and Coffee Shop opens in Downtown Temple
Fuego Island Nutrition now open in Waco
Gallery 11 Crystals & Jewelry opens on Austin avenue
Gan Gan’s Chicken Shack now open in Harker Heights
Garlyn Shelton Mazda opens new showroom in Temple
Gelu Italian Ice opens on Robinson Drive
Gerber Collision & Glass opens in Temple
HALIBURTON’S SOUL FOOD NOW OPEN IN WACO
HTEAO NOW OPEN IN KILLEEN
Harvey Home Comfort opens showroom in Killeen
Hammer & Stain opens DIY crafting studio in Waco
Hampton Inn & Suites opens in Harker Heights
Happy Trailer Sales opens new Waco location
The Hatstand now open on East Waco Drive
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill now open in Waco
HOKKAIDO RAMEN & SUSHI NOW OPEN IN WACO
Home Shack now open in Temple
HONEST JUICERY OPENS IN UNION HALL
House of Coney Island now open in Belton
Huntington Learning Center now open in Temple
Hustler Hollywood opens in Killeen
I Shih-Tzu Knot Pet Grooming opens in Temple
IPHO VIETNAMESE CUISINE NOW OPEN IN KILLEEN
Ichiban offers Wacoans new dining experience
IGNITE COFFEE NOW OPEN IN TEMPLE
INSOMNIA COOKIES NOW OPEN IN WACO
Integrity Nail Bar opens in Killeen
Integrity Urgent Care now open in China Spring
It’s Fashion opens in Richland Mall
J-Petal & Poke opens Hewitt location
JEREMIAH’S ITALIAN ICE OPENS IN KILLEEN
JDH Iron Designs opens in Downtown Waco
Jump2BFit Bungee opens in Woodway
Junkyard Jewel now open in Waco
K-DOG now open in Killeen
K-POT Hot Pot & Barbecue opens in Killeen
K1 & Bobapop now open in Killeen
Keith Ace Hardware opens Troy location
Kendra Scott now open in Harker Heights
KICK IT Food Truck Park opens in Killeen
KILLER CRAB NOW OPEN IN WACO
King’s Chicken Wings opens in Union Hall
Kita-Ku Ramen now open in Belton
Kitty’s Kakery now open in Killeen
Krab Kingz opens brick and mortar location in Temple
Krab Kingz rolls into Belton
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue reopens in Waco
LA GUERA ROSA NOW DELIVERING IN KILLEEN
La Michoacana now open on West Waco Drive
La Mini Michoacana now open in Killeen
La Parrilla rolls into Waco
La Pescadita Sea Food open in Waco
Landscape Supply opens new Waco location
Larita Nail Spa now open in Temple
LAUNCH PAD ESPRESSO & BAKERY NOW OPEN IN ROBINSON
Lazy Boba now open in Killeen
Laura’s Nails now open in Waco
Lenna Lane celebrates new Downtown Temple location
Let’s Eat Texas reopens in Downtown Killeen
Little Bites Pediatric Dentistry now open in Belton
LolliPop’s Sweet Treats now open in Downtown Waco
Los Pinchis Tacos now open in Killeen
LOUNGE 93 KITCHEN & COCKTAILS NOW OPEN IN WACO
Low Price Auto Glass now open in Harker Heights
Lucky 7 Custom Cycles opens new shop in Waco
Lucky Ducky Sports Cards and Collectibles now open in Killeen
Luigi’s Italian Restaurant now open in Woodway
Luxia Jewelers opens in Harker Heights
Luxury Nails & Spa now open in Waco
MAD MUNCHIES NOW OPEN IN BELTON
Main Event now open in Waco
Mak MaMa’s Coney Cafe opens in Killeen
Marco’s Pizza opens Hewitt location
Marco’s Pizza opens in Robinson
Market on 8th now open in Downtown Waco
Maru now open in Killeen
Meeboon Thai Cuisine now open in Temple
Mega Furniture opens in Killeen
Milan Laser Hair Removal now open in Harker Heights
Milk Bottle Cookies opens shop in Waco
Mill’s Beauty Supply now open in Killeen
Monty’s Steak Brew & BBQ now open in Copperas Cove
Mosaic Grill now open in Belton
Murdoch’s Home & Ranch opens in Killeen
MUSCOVY COFFEE ROASTERS OPENS IN SALADO
Naruto Ramen now open in Killeen
Nerds To Go now open in Waco
NICO’S OF TEXAS OPENS CHEESECAKE SHOP IN HEWITT
Northern Tool & Equipment opens Waco store
Oak & Ivy now open in Woodway
OakFire Pizza and Brewing now open in Belton
Oh My Juice opens Woodway location
Old Corner Drug opens Waco location
Open Air Resorts now open in Harker Heights
Papo Joe’s Grilling Supplies now open in Waco
Paradise Spas & Outdoor Living opens in Woodway
PeeWee’s Crabcakes opens in Hewitt
PHO MY NOW OPEN IN WACO’S UNION HALL
PIGNETTI’S NOW OPEN IN DOWNTOWN WACO
Pivovar now open in Downtown Waco
Planet Fitness opens new Killeen and Bellmead locations
Pure Soul now open in Waco
Rally House now open in Waco
Ramble & Company opens in Waco
Rockin’ Ramen now open in Temple
Rockin Rolls opens in Richland Mall
Rodeo Dental opens Waco office
Roni’s Mac Bar now open in Union Hall
Rosa’s Cafe opens Hewitt location
Rushin’ River Coffee Company comes to Moody
Sakura Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar now open in Harker Heights
Save Point Sandwich Shop now open in Union Hall
The Scoop Ice Cream Trailer rolls into Waco
Ser Caloy’s Filipino restaurant now open in Killeen
Serenity Life Celebrations opens Killeen location
Sharp Cuts Barber & Beauty opens second Killeen location
Simply Good Burgers opens third Central Texas location
Skin Luxe Medical Aesthetics opens in Salado
Slim Chickens now open in Waco
Slow Rise on the Brazos now open in Waco
Smoothie King opens Temple location
So-Cal Speed Shop now open in Waco
Social Instance event venue now open in Killeen
Stay Classy Waco opens downtown
Steel Spoke Cycles now open in Killeen
StretchMed opens in Waco
Sugar Spice Vietnamese Restaurant now open in Hewitt
Summer Moon Coffee rolls into Belton
Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis now open in China Spring
Support Services Group opens new global headquarters in Waco
Sweet Rolled Tacos now open in Belton
Taco Town now open in Belton
Ta’Curado Taqueria rolls into Killeen
Take 5 Oil Change opens Belton location
Technique Flooring & Restoration moves to larger facility
Texas Original opens drive-thru medical cannabis pickup location in Waco
Texstar Equipment opens new Waco location
Tiff’s Treats opens in Temple
Tillie Marie’s opens new location in Killeen
Tilson Homes opens sales center in Waco
Tilt Studios now open in Richland Mall
Tiny Hearts Boutique now open in Waco
TINY PIES NOW OPEN IN WACO
TipTop Variety Shoppe now open in McGregor
TM3 opens auto repair shop in Harker Heights
Toa’s Ohana now open in Copperas Cove
Tous Les Jours now open in Killeen
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE OPENS KILLEEN LOCATION
Troy Lumberyard celebrates opening
Tru by Hilton now open in Waco
Turning Pointe Photography now open in Hewitt
Twisted Bubble Station opens in Hewitt
Twisted Sisters Patio Bar now open in Waco
UN TACO MASS NOW OPEN IN TEMPLE
Uncle Cal’s Smokehouse now open in Troy
Vape City opens Waco store
Waco Creekside Luxury RV Resort now open
Waco Hearing Center now open on Wast Waco Drive
WC Tractor moves to South Temple
Wepa Puerto Rican food truck rolls into Killeen
Whitewater Express Car Wash opens new road location in Waco
Willie’s CBD Shop now open in Waco
Wings of Waco reopens in new location
Work Wear Safety opens in Woodway
Yaki opens brick and mortar location on Valley Mills
YOU DA MAN NOODLE MAN ROLLS INTO TEMPLE
Yox2 Reptiles opens in Waco
YUMMY CRAB OPENS IN TEMPLE
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