When Frisco resident Adi Kattari built a cricket batting cage in his backyard in 2015, he didn’t foresee opening a freestanding indoor cricket training facility complete with a full-size indoor cricket field, batting lanes, weight area and pro shop—but that’s exactly what happened. 

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“[We] were living opposite Independence High School, and I had built a batting cage in my backyard for my son to practice cricket,” Kattari said. “Because I lived right next to the school, I had five to 10 people daily ask to see it the first year. There are more South Asians in that region, which may have increased the curiosity. Then coaches started asking to use the cage.”

Going forward: In 2026, Kattari opened a second All Stars Cricket Arena in Kansas and another cricket arena, Yash Lewisville Cricket Arena,  in Lewisville. There are plans to open a fourth location, in an undisclosed city, before the year end, said Kattari. 

HobbyTown is planning a new storefront at Frisco’s Centre at Preston Ridge, according to a social media post by the company.

The details: HobbyTown offers a wide range of hobby products, including remote-controlled cars and aircraft, model kits, trains, drones, rockets and collectibles. The business operates five locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with certain locations hosting events like trading-card game tournaments and hobby meetups.

• 3333 Preston Road, Ste. 112, Frisco

YGF Malatang opened its newest location in Frisco Oct. 28.

The details: YGF Malatang serves customizable Chinese malatang, a hot pot-style dish where customers choose their own ingredients, including meats, seafood, vegetables, tofu and noodles.

According to the company website, YGF Malatang operates more than 6,000 locations across 28 countries. T

• 9144 Prestmont Place, Ste. 210, Frisco

American Airlines opened four of its 10 new gates in the Terminal A pier at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Oct. 21.

The new gates are A10, A11, A13 and A15. The remaining six gates will open over the next few weeks as part of the pier-style expansion, according to a news release from the Fort Worth-based airline.

The 140,000-square-foot addition follows a similar pier-style expansion at Terminal C, which opened in June and added nine gates.

Zooming in: According to American Airlines, Terminal A will become the airline’s busiest hub, with more than 200 departures on peak days.

The pier features updated seating with power outlets at every seat, electronic boarding gates, and expanded dining and shopping options, according to a news release. Work on the project started in 2024 and used modular construction, with sections built on the airport campus and then transported to the pier.