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September 24, 2026

The seafood restaurant closed after Sept. 20 service, and permits call for demolition of the building.

Red Lobster has closed its Valencia restaurant at 27524 The Old Road. The building is expected to be demolished for a Raising Cane’s drive-thru targeted for fall 2027, ending the seafood restaurant’s run at the site.

September 24, 2026

Construction records describe a $950,000 restaurant conversion of the 10,666-square-foot I-35 property.

King Buffet is converting a former Hyundai dealership along I-35 in New Braunfels into a 10,666-square-foot restaurant. Texas records value the project at $950,000, with construction projected to finish in December.

September 24, 2026

The new Texas buffet combines sushi, sashimi, hibachi, hot pot, lobster, seafood and desserts under one roof.

Kami Sushi Seafood Buffet has opened in Richardson after a substantial renovation of nearly 15,000 square feet. The large-format restaurant combines sushi and sashimi with hibachi, hot pot, lobster, seafood and dessert stations.

September 24, 2026

The new Archway Hospitality concept is targeting mid-October with six cuisines before switching to Sichuan dinner service.

J.C. Hwang’s Albany is targeting a mid-October opening with a $14 weekday breakfast buffet and $18 lunch buffet. Dinner will shift to table-service Sichuan cooking, creating three distinct restaurant identities across the day.

September 24, 2026

The spring 2027 restaurant will offer unlimited hot pot alone or a combined hot-pot-and-sushi package.

Mall of America is planning its first dedicated hot pot restaurant for spring 2027. Fire & Wave will offer individual hot pots with either unlimited hot pot alone or a combined AYCE hot-pot-and-sushi package.