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Check out 5 businesses now closed in Frisco

Here are five businesses that have closed in Frisco this spring and summer. 

The Community Grill: The Community Grill had been open since 2017 and had been through several changes in ownership before deciding to close its doors on July 5. The Community Grill served scratch made comfort food and drinks as well as hosting a variety of local events.

Uncle Julio's: The restaurant's voicemail said the location closed because of "lease related circumstances." The Frisco location first opened in April 2024. It served fish tacos, vegetable fajitas, carne asada, honey chipotle salmon, quesadillas and more. Uncle Julio's has locations in Allen and Dallas.

 
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Chubby Skewers to open in Frisco in 2027

Chinese barbecue restaurant chain Chubby Skewers is set to open in Frisco next year, a spokesperson confirmed. Operated by the Chubby Group, the restaurant specializes in Northeastern Chinese style street food, according to its website.

The details: Guests are encouraged to take control of their barbecue experience by cooking skewers themselves with a variety of meats, seafood and other crispy bites, the website states. The restaurant will also feature a membership-based $1 skewers experience with a late-night skewers concept.

  • 9180 Warren Parkway, Ste. 170, Frisco

 
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Little Explorer’s Nest offers early childhood education in Frisco

Little Explorer’s Nest is now open in Frisco. 

What you need to know: The Montessori School offers early childhood education from 6 weeks to 12 years old. The school offers full-day programs and after-school programs. 

  • 13405 Main St., Frisco

 

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Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Dallas - Fort Worth area.

Maman Coffee, Bakery, Kitchen to offer pastries, sandwiches in Plano

A new bakery and kitchen, Maman, will be opening its third location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Plano.

Maman is a New York-based restaurant that offers breakfast and lunch options like overnight oats, omelette, salads, soups and sandwiches. Some of its drinks include seasonal lattes, tea, lemonade and fizz drinks. Maman also offers traditional coffee options like espresso shots, americanos and a cortado.

Maman will be located at the former Main Street Bistro and Bakery. Maman’s other two locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are in Dallas.


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🍦 Baskin-Robbins opens new location in Colleyville
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🍔 New McDonald's under construction on Loop 288 in Denton
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🍲 Red Pepper Wok Chinese Kitchen to bring Asian fusion to Keller
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Soul food restaurant Trucker’s Cafe to reopen Richardson location

Trucker’s Cafe is set to reopen its Richardson location on Aug. 1, owner Paulette Johnson said.

Trucker’s Cafe is a soul food restaurant serving salads, burgers, fish, chicken, meatloaf and more. The restaurant, which first opened in Richardson in 2020, has been closed for a year due to a fire, Johnson said.

Johnson said the grand opening will offer a $6.99 special with meat and sides.


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