Here are 10 businesses that are now open, coming soon or recently closed in south Frisco.

Now open
Robo Shawarma: The eatery opened May 19, according to a social media post by the business. Robo Shawarma’s menu will feature freshly carved shawarma wraps and plates.

Coming soon
Sushi Sakana: Co-owner James Park said the new location is projected to open in September. Sushi Sakana offers a range of fresh sushi, sashimi, nigiri and more. Popular menu items include miso soup, crab rangoons and the signature ahi tower.

33 Peaks Café: The business was established in 2024 in Southlake, according to a May 18 news release from the Shops at Starwood. The cafe will be located in a 1,174 square-foot space at Shops at Starwood. The new Frisco site will mark its second location overall in the metroplex. The coffee shop offers coffee products, cold drinks, pastries, smoothie, sandwiches and more, according to its website.

The Brunch District opened its newest location in Frisco on May 15, a company representative confirmed.

What they offer: Their menu includes Southern and Tex-Mex breakfast classics like steak and eggs, loaded grits and migas, as well as lunch options like sandwiches and salads.

• 5199 Panther Creek Parkway, Ste. 100, Frisco

Several construction permits have been filed around Dallas-Fort Worth. Check out five expensive construction projects around the Metroplex, including park renovations in Southlake and a new body shop in Plano. 

1. North Park renovations in Southlake
North Park on Dove Road will receive new turf, chainlink fence, drainage, sidewalk and irrigation improvements, according to documents filed with the TDLR. North Park opened in 2012 and features sports fields, multiuse trails and a pond. 

• Location: 200 E. Dove Road, Southlake
• Estimated timeline: July 1, 2026-Dec. 31, 2026
• Estimated cost: $8.2 million

• Location: 2601 Preston Road, Frisco
• Estimated timeline: Aug. 3, 2026-Nov. 6, 2026
• Estimated cost: $2 million

Nearly $8.4 billion in new state funding was not enough to save Texas public school districts from budget shortfalls and campus closures, school administrators said June 1.

What happened: During a 10-hour public hearing at the state Capitol, school district leaders spoke of efforts to stretch their budgets amid high inflationary costs as teachers explained their decisions to leave the classroom due to pay cuts and large class sizes.

The big picture: Last year, Texas lawmakers passed House Bill 2, a $8.4 billion school finance bill designed to increase educator salaries, create a new pot of money for fixed costs, provide more training for teachers and boost special education resources.

Roughly one year later, districts across Community Impact’s coverage areas are cutting staff and closing campuses, citing enrollment declines and budget shortfalls. 

Quote of note: "This funding deficit is the final straw for me, and it will be for countless other educators across the state who must leave or who lose their jobs," Austin ISD French teacher Rachel Preston told lawmakers June 1.