Learn more about new businesses now open in Round Rock, as well as closings, expansions and anniversaries.
Now open
The dental office opened in the Diamond Oaks retail center in Round Rock, bringing a variety of dental services including dental checkups, Invisalign, veneers, whitening, crown and bridgework, metal-free fillings, periodontal care and TMJ therapy. It is locally owned by Dr. Emily Magee.
Owned by Gary Parente, the organic recycling concept provides an airtight bin for residents to dispose of their food scraps in, which they then place on the curb on their scheduled pickup day. Parente leads the services, collecting the scraps, cleaning the bins and leaving a new liner. Residents can sign up for the composting service for $29 per month, which includes bi-weekly pickup services, a bin, cleaning, compostable bags and processing.
This location offers business to business and business to customer shipping services, such as international express shipping, U.S. next day shipping, as well as shipping for passports and luggage.
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The fitness brand carries a variety of technical athletic and athleisure clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women. Items offered are geared toward yoga, running and other athletic activities. The new store is located near the Levis’s Outlet and Torrid stores on the eastern side of the outdoor mall.
The Latina-owned medical spa offers a mix of beauty services, such as laser hair removal, customized facials, acne treatments, botox and dermal fillers. It is owned by sisters Andrea, a laser hair removal professional, and Maira Castañeda, a medical esthetician and master injector. While both have pursued different ventures in the past, Andrea said this is their first joint venture.
Puppy Dreams Puppy Store & Grooming
The pet store offers a variety of puppies for purchase in the store. It also offers grooming services, such as wash and dry, nail trims, ear cleaning and dematting. Puppy Dreams offers purebred and purposed-bred puppies, according to the company’s site.
The sports bar and restaurant with a country-rock atmosphere serves wings, steaks, pizza, tacos and more. The new Round Rock location will feature 32 draft beers, including Austin-area breweries, along with a variety of spirits, such as a bourbon and whiskey.
The new business on Gattis School Road features a 3D-printing studio and VR game rooms. Customers can design, prototype and 3D print their own creations. The business can help customers with one-of-a-kind items, but also offers bulk orders of 3D-printed items for businesses or events.
The menu features the Georgetown Melt, which comes with smoked brisket, bacon, cheddar, smoked gouda, pepper jack and provolone on toasted sourdough. It also has pulled pork sandwiches, hot chicken sandwiches, chili cheese dogs and other meals that come with fries and chips.
Locally owned by Bageshri and Kiran Dhotre, the restaurant’s specialty is Vada Pav, a vegan slider with a fried potato patty. Kiran Dhotre said the buns used are vegan and baked fresh daily. Zatka Bites also offers boxed vegan and non-vegan meals, fried chicken, chicken sandwiches and other Indian fast foods as well as beverages including chai and chilled fruit sodas.
Coming Soon
The nail salon offers luxury manicure and pedicure services. At its original East Austin location, these services include spa-inspired pedicures, manicures, waxing, eyelash services and extensions, and eyebrow grooming services. Customers can sip a variety of cocktails, wine, soft drinks and tea while getting services done.
The dessert shop offers a variety of fruit cobblers, puddings, cinnamon rolls, cookies, bottled tea and smoothies, according to the brand’s website. It has locations in 25 states, with 13 open in Texas. This will be the first Austin-area franchise.
Relocations
The new location on South Kenney Fort Boulevard includes more exam rooms and parking space. Forest Creek Animal Hospital offers wellness exams, diagnostic testing, advanced medical care and surgical procedures. Pet owners can book appointments online or by phone. The veterinary practice is owned by Dr. Clifford Peck.
Locally owned by Staci Sheffler, her design company specializes in full-service interior design, primarily focusing on residential homes. She said she works with clients throughout Central Texas and across the state.
Expansions
Round Rock Area Serving Center
By constructing a new space for an expanded secondhand shop, the serving center doubled the size of its food pantry. At the time of groundbreaking, Executive Director Lori Scott said the scale of the planned expansion was proportional to the need in the area. The organization offers a variety of services, including a food pantry, Amazon home delivery program, clothing and furniture vouchers, a charity resale store and financial assistance for utilities, rent, prescriptions, payday loan assistance, transportation and temporary lodging.
Closings
The boutique will close its Round Rock boutique at the end of March, as the retailer continues efforts to liquidate merchandise and fixtures while winding down operations. The retailer offers a variety of clothing, footwear, accessories and gifts with a free-spirited flair.
In the news
The coffee shop offers a variety of brewed coffee and tea beverages, energy drinks, shakes and smoothies. The first Round Rock location opened Jan. 8, 2021, near RM 620.
Simon Malls, the real estate trust that owns the Round Rock outlet mall, announced in March that the property is undergoing a refresh that started in February. Per the release, work on the upgrades is expected to continue over the next few months, with completion expected at the end of the summer.
The fried chicken restaurant first opened its Round Rock restaurant in the Rock Creek retail center March 1, 2021.The menu includes Nashville-inspired chicken, with six heat levels ranging from “painless” to “stupid hot,” as well as chicken sandwiches, salads, sides and housemade pies available to order whole or by the slice.