
Lightbridge Academy® Breaks Ground on a New Center in Katy, Texas; Kicks Off Further Expansion in Houston
Lightbridge Academy broke ground on a new center in Katy, Texas, and is expanding in Houston with five units signed in the past six months.
houston is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 659 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Donatos Pizza is debuting in Houston, Texas, with a new location opening on November 14, marking the brand's debut in the greater Houston market [[2026-10-27 Donatos Pizza debuts in Houston, Texas (69ed36)]]. * Urban Bird Hot Chicken closed Q3 2026 with significant momentum in restaurant development, franchise expansion, and operational infrastructure, including a two-unit franchise development agreement in Greater Houston [[2026-10-28 Urban Bird Hot Chicken Closes Q3 With Rapid Franchise Growth (49f3bf)]]. * Urban Bird Hot Chicken is expanding with virtual brands and franchise development, including the acquisition of BunSlut, a Houston smash burger concept [[2026-10-27 How Urban Bird Uses Menu Innovation to Grow a Franchise (43698d)]]. * Christian Brothers Automotive has over 300 locations in the US, including in Houston, offering transparent and honest auto repair services with a unique royalty model [[2026-10-30 Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Costs, Fees & ROI (2026) (c1dee8)]]. * The Flying Biscuit Café is expanding in the Houston market with a new location in Katy, Texas [[2026-10-02 The Flying Biscuit Café Signs Katy Lease, Expanding in the Houston Market (675cb7)]]. * Central Creativity STEM education franchise is coming to Houston, aiming to provide hands-on STEM education to students [[2026-10-01 Central Creativity Franchise Brings STEM Education to Houston (c65216)]]. * Donatos Pizza is prioritizing expansion in Texas, aiming to open over 100 locations in the DFW and Houston markets [[2026-09-20 Donatos Pizza says Texas push is a priority (1d386f)]]. * Clutch City Cluckers, a Houston-born concept, is opening its 13th location in Webster, Texas [[2026-10-15 Clutch City Cluckers to Open in Webster, Texas (007ead)]]
Also known as Houston, Texas

Lightbridge Academy broke ground on a new center in Katy, Texas, and is expanding in Houston with five units signed in the past six months.
Founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, Big Chicken's newest location is set to open in Houston on April 8 at 9660 Westheimer Road.

TruBlue Total House Care ranked No. 127 on Entrepreneur's Fastest Growing Franchises list with 80-plus units across the nation.
Cheba Hut, a cannabis-themed restaurant and bar, is opening a new location in Houston, Texas, bringing its unique concept to the city.
Smashburger unveils a new Virtual Drive-Thru design, implementing Curbit's digital ordering system for a more convenient customer experience.
Wing Zone opened a new location in Houston, Texas, bringing its 18 flavors to the Houston community with signature fast wings, tenders, and fries.

Celebree School is capitalizing on growth potential in Texas, announcing seven franchise agreements in development across the state.
Yogurtland has signed an agreement for new locations in the Houston market, including a new store design.

TruBlue Total House Care, the handyman and home maintenance franchise with over 80 units that focuses on busy adults and seniors, has seen significant growth over the past two years.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers opened its first drive-thru-only location in Houston, Texas, owned by experienced franchisee Masroor Fatany.
Houston, TX - Layne’s Chicken Fingers has opened its first drive-thru-only location in Houston.

In a coalition of co-founders, Moran Family of Brands co-founder and CEO Barbara Moran-Goodrich has partnered with Franchise Update Media co-founder and Chairman Gary Gardner to create a new franchise ownership group, Clear Window Solutions.

Orangetheory Fitness opened a new studio near the Texas Medical Center, serving the surrounding community and healthcare employees.
Monkee's Franchising expands its presence in Texas with a new boutique opening in Houston, marking the third location in the state.

Christian Saab founded CPG, an emerging recruiting franchise, and now wants to help his franchisees pursue their American dream.
Tint World expands its Houston-area service with a new location in Webster, Texas, offering premium automotive aftermarket performance and style accessories, including window-tinting solutions, to drivers in the region.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
Sky Zone is opening a new location in Houston, Texas, offering active play and attractions for children, including Ninja Courses and Zip Lines.

For many owners of TruBlue Total House Care , the handyman franchise that focuses on seniors and busy adults, the decision to open was a personal one.
Pinch A Penny opened its newest store in Houston, Texas, owned by James Vossler.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Slim Chickens has expanded into Houston with a new restaurant location, marking the brand's southern hospitality in the city.
Costa Mesa, CA – Houston is soon to become home to its very first Perspire Sauna Studio, a premier infrared and red light therapy (RLT) sauna franchise that’s been breaking ground and redefining personalized wellness in markets nationwide.

RPC Ventures has partnered with Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii to open 10 new locations in Texas over the next four-and-a-half years.