Allen, Texas is experiencing a wave of business activity with several new openings and a few closures, showcasing the ever-evolving local economy. Residents have new options for storage, dining, and shopping, while also saying goodbye to some familiar names.
New Openings
Extra Space Storage has opened its doors at 1450 Curtis Lane, offering rentable, climate-controlled storage spaces along with flexible office and retail spaces. This facility began operations on April 15.
Music enthusiasts can now visit Opus Music Academy at 107B N. Greenville Ave. The academy, which opened on April 18, provides piano, violin, cello, and vocal lessons, available in both private and group settings.
Playa Bowls, located at 1480 N. Custer Road, Ste. 150, also opened on April 18. The establishment offers a variety of smoothie bowls with bases like acai and mango, along with smoothies, juices, and cold brew.
Spray-Net, a company specializing in protective coatings for home interiors and exteriors, has set up shop in Allen, serving the local community and surrounding areas.
Upcoming Openings
Academy Sports + Outdoors is preparing to open a nearly 66,000-square-foot store in Fairview Town Center, near Allen. The store will offer a wide range of sporting and outdoor equipment and is expected to open in spring or summer 2026.
Timberland and Psycho Bunny are both planning summer 2026 openings at 820 W. Stacy Road. Timberland will provide shoes, clothing, and accessories, while Psycho Bunny will offer apparel and accessories for men, women, and children.
A new coffee shop inside the Coach store at the same location will also open in summer 2026, offering coffee and sweet treats to shoppers.
Closures
All Star Elite, which offered sports apparel and accessories, closed its physical location in late April but continues to operate online.
Brio Italian Grille, known for its Italian cuisine, closed its Allen location in early 2026, though it remains open in Southlake.
Eddie Bauer, a retailer of outdoor clothing and outerwear, closed its Allen store in February, but customers can still shop online.
GameStop, a popular destination for video games and collectibles, closed its location at 816 W. McDermott Drive on May 16.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Allen — read the source article.
