Central and East McKinney are experiencing a surge of commercial growth, with a mix of new storefronts, restaurant openings, and sizable development projects that promise to strengthen the local economy and provide more choices for residents.
New retail and dining options
Sam’s Rugs has opened its doors offering a curated selection of antique and imported rugs from Iran, Turkey, India and other regions. In addition to sales, the shop buys and trades rugs and provides professional cleaning and repair services, as highlighted in a recent Instagram post.
The Cipher Lounge now combines two immersive escape‑room experiences with a full‑service cocktail lounge. Its signature drink, Rose of Margo, blends vodka, passion fruit and raspberry, according to the venue’s website.
XO GiGi brings an artistic hub to the area, selling art supplies, artisan goods, books and gifts. Founder Gabrielle Parton notes that the shop also hosts art classes and workshops for all skill levels, and showcases works by local artists in its gallery.
Zalat Pizza, a Texas‑wide chain with 31 locations, has opened a new restaurant featuring specialty pies such as the Sweet Revenge, which includes bacon onion jam, house‑made hot honey, mozzarella, salami, crushed red pepper and fresh basil. The menu also offers salads, wings, breadsticks and desserts.
Upcoming developments
121 Commerce Park is moving forward after a groundbreaking ceremony in August. Development firm VanTrust Real Estate plans to build more than 512,000 square feet of Class A industrial space across two buildings in the first phase, with an additional 250,000 square feet slated for a second phase.
Lite‑On Technology Corp. announced a groundbreaking for a new 650,000‑square‑foot manufacturing campus in McKinney. The $919 million project is projected to create 600 jobs over the coming years and will support a range of manufacturing, operational and engineering activities.
Community‑focused amenities
The Samaritan Inn, a nonprofit housing‑stability program, has added an outdoor recreation amenity for its residents. A donated pickleball court, built between May and July, was supplied by Impact Activities and the Courts of McKinney Tennis and Pickleball Center, with additional support from JOOLA, Grossman Law Office, Altec Styslinger Foundation, Prime Courts and PPA Pickleball.
Relocations and updates
Cadence Cyclery is relocating from 119 S. Tennessee St. to a new downtown McKinney location, expanding its offerings of bike service, repairs, rentals and custom‑built bicycles.
Long John Silver’s reopened on August 22 after a renovation that introduced self‑order kiosks and a streamlined layout, according to a company news release.
VIO Med Spa in McKinney and Richardson has entered new ownership. Former Meta and McKinsey executive Joseph Luchenta acquired both locations in the second quarter of 2026, continuing to provide skin rejuvenation, body‑contouring, dermal filler and hair‑restoration services.
Temporary closures
El Fenix Mexican Restaurant is temporarily closed for repairs, as indicated by signage at the site. The restaurant is known for its Tex‑Mex menu featuring quesadillas, enchiladas, tacos, burritos and fajitas.
These updates reflect a vibrant period of growth for McKinney, with new dining experiences, expanded retail offerings, significant job‑creating projects and community‑focused enhancements that together reinforce the city’s appeal for families, entrepreneurs and residents alike.
Original reporting: Community Impact — McKinney — read the source article.
