Hutto’s downtown corridor is seeing a wave of new and upcoming businesses that promise to broaden shopping, dining, and service options for residents and visitors alike. The developments range from beauty and wellness to automotive repair, retail, hospitality, and personal grooming.
Doll House Beauty Lounge opens
Located at 102 Taylor St., the Doll House Beauty Lounge opened on August 3 as a collaborative space for three women‑owned enterprises. Bailey Graves operates Hutto Lash Co., Amy Paton runs GloStudio, and Leo Aesthetics provides Botox, filler, cosmetic injections, GLP‑1 services, and peptide therapy. The shared storefront creates a one‑stop destination for beauty and wellness services.
Guzman Automotive expands to Hutto
Family‑owned Guzman Automotive is set to open a new shop offering a full suite of services, including oil changes, fluid exchanges, brake inspections and repairs, HVAC work, transmission and engine repairs, and more. The business previously operated in nearby Taylor and will bring additional automotive expertise to Hutto motorists.
Heritage Bloom Fiber Co. prepares to launch
Entrepreneurs Noelle Lanz and Michelle Carrera are founding Heritage Bloom Fiber Co., a store that will stock a variety of fabrics, yarns, and embroidery supplies. The owners also plan to host children’s fiber‑arts classes, skill‑building workshops, and seasonal events, adding a creative hub for families.
Munch Munch Waffles and More plans a Hutto location
Crystal Casey, owner of the popular Liberty Hill eatery Munch Munch Waffles and More, announced plans for a Hutto outpost. While a specific opening date has not been set, a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing shows construction is slated to finish in January. The menu will feature chicken and waffles, omelettes, biscuits and gravy, and other breakfast and brunch favorites.
Residence Inn by Marriott to break ground
A September 28 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation indicates that Marriott’s Residence Inn brand will develop an 87,899‑square‑foot hotel in Hutto. Construction is expected to begin in December, with an anticipated completion date of September 2028. The hotel will include an outdoor pool, expanding lodging options for travelers and business visitors.
Merge Barbershop relocates to larger space
Local barbershop Merge, owned by Teshe Melcher, moved from its original October 2024 location at 107 East St. to a larger premises that adds two barber chairs and a back patio. The shop continues to welcome both walk‑in customers and appointments, offering more room for the community’s grooming needs.
These openings and expansions reflect Hutto’s growing entrepreneurial spirit and its commitment to providing diverse services for families, workers, and travelers. The mix of women‑owned businesses, family‑run shops, and national brands underscores a balanced approach to economic development that aligns with the city’s traditional values and focus on individual liberty.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Austin — read the source article.
