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Texas-based chain Summer Moon Coffee will open its Georgetown location Saturday, August 8, in Bluebonnet Plaza, 1312 West University Avenue, Ste. 102.

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Biz briefs: Chipotle opens in Georgetown, Summer Moon Coffee coming this weekend

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

New Chipotle opens on Highway 29National fast-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its new Georgetown location on Monday, August 3. Located at 1312 West University Avenue, Unit 101, the restaurant serves burritos, bowls and side dishes, with dine-in, take-out and drive-thru options.

Urban Cottage boutique has moved to 218 West Eight Street on the Square. Photo courtesy Urban Cottage

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Business Briefs: Urban Cottage moves, and new Chipotle, Shake Shack head to Georgetown

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

Urban Cottage now open on the SquareUrban Cottage boutique this month relocated from Williamson Drive to the Square at 218 West Eight Street, right next to The Exchange and across the street from The Day Tripper.

STAARkids Founders are Leander students Hasini Chandrakumar (left) and Ambika Ashok.

Biz Briefs: High schoolers launch STAAR test prep program, Wag Heaven wins and Ninja-inspired gym opens

Abbey Archer

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Two Leander ISD high school seniors — Hasini Chandrakumar and Ambrika Ashok — have launched STAARkids, an AI-based test-prep platform that prepares elementary students for the STAAR exam.

Owners of La Vaquerita Creamery, Yozoe Delatorre and Modesto Arismendi, show off a Mangonada— their best seller.

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Business briefs: La Vaquerita Creamery offers specialty Mexican ice cream

Abbey Archer

Thursday, January 8, 2026

La Vaquerita Creamery opened January 3 and serves farm-to-cone Mexican ice cream made fresh each day. The menu has sweet, sour and unique spicy options— including the Cantario with tequila ice cream or the Mango Sorbet with Tajin. It also sell crepes, affogato and traditional Mexican street snacks.

Business Briefs: All Things Kids & Scoops owners looking to sell business

Abbey Archer

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

The owners of All Things Kids and Scoops at 703 South Main Street are interested in selling their business. Karen Soeffker, one of the current owners, said that a few things have inspired her to sell. “We are so busy with my day job and our pub [Grumpy George],” Ms. Soeffker said.

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions partnered with Dell Children’s Medical Center to create a Calming Room at the resort.

Business Briefs: GreenPal app expands to Georgetown, Kalahari partners with Dell Children’s to create ‘Calming Room’

Abbey Archer

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Kalahari partners with Dell Children’s to create ‘Calming Room’Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, 3001 Kalahari Boulevard, Round Rock, has partnered with Dell Children’s Medical Center to create a “Calming Room” at the resort. The Calming Room provides a soothing space for guests to decompress.

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