McKinney residents now have a new destination for wine, beer, seltzer and spirit shopping. Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Fine Foods opened its second store in the city on October 24, locating at 4121 S. Custer Road in the western part of town.
What the store offers
According to the company’s website, the 2,500‑square‑foot location carries a broad assortment of alcoholic beverages. Shoppers can choose from dozens of wine varieties, a rotating selection of craft and domestic beers, and a growing line of hard seltzers. The spirits aisle includes bourbon, whiskey, gin, rum and other popular categories, catering to both casual drinkers and connoisseurs.
Spec’s presence in McKinney
Spec’s first McKinney store opened on University Drive in November 2024, marking the retailer’s initial entry into the growing Collin County market. The new west‑side outlet expands the chain’s local footprint and provides additional convenience for families who previously traveled to the University Drive location or other nearby stores.
Company background
Founded in 1962 in Houston, Spec’s has grown to more than 200 locations across Texas. The company emphasizes a customer‑focused experience, offering knowledgeable staff, regular tasting events and a loyalty program that rewards frequent shoppers. Its expansion into western McKinney aligns with the retailer’s broader strategy to serve fast‑growing suburban communities throughout the state.
Community impact
The opening creates several new jobs for McKinney residents, ranging from sales associates to inventory specialists. Local officials praised the development, noting that the store adds to the commercial vitality of the S. Custer Road corridor and provides residents with more shopping options close to home.
Location and hours
The store is situated at 4121 S. Custer Road, a convenient spot for drivers traveling along the nearby highway corridors. Spec’s reports that the location will be open seven days a week, with extended evening hours to accommodate shoppers after work.
Looking ahead
With two locations now serving McKinney, Spec’s is positioned to become a staple of the city’s retail landscape. The retailer plans to continue supporting local events and may host future tasting sessions, wine education classes and community gatherings at the new store.
Original reporting: Community Impact — McKinney — read the source article.
