What's Being Built in Schertz, Texas

📅 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 | We monitor city council meetings, building permits, and planning approvals weekly

Complete tracker of new restaurants, stores, and developments coming to Schertz, Texas. From Schertz Station's massive expansion to new retail along I-35, here's everything you need to know about what's opening, what's under construction, and what's planned.

🏗️ Schertz Station — The Big One

Schertz Station site plan showing current and planned tenants

Schertz Station is a major mixed-use development at IH-35 and Cibolo Valley Drive anchored by EVO Entertainment, with a growing lineup of restaurants and retail opening throughout 2025-2026.

EVO Entertainment

✓ OPEN

Role: Anchor tenant

What It Is: Full-service entertainment complex — movies, bowling, laser tag, arcade, and dining

Panera Bread

✓ OPEN

Opened: October 2025

What It Is: Bakery-café chain — soups, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods

Jersey Mike's Subs

✓ OPEN

What It Is: Fresh-sliced sub sandwich chain

Smoothie King

✓ OPEN

What It Is: Smoothie and health food chain

Dave's Hot Chicken

✓ OPEN

Grand Opening: January 9, 2026

What It Is: Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders

Chipotle Mexican Grill

✓ OPEN

Grand Opening: January 26, 2026

What It Is: Fast-casual Mexican burrito and bowl chain

CAVA

✓ OPEN

Ribbon Cutting: February 25, 2026

What It Is: Mediterranean fast-casual — grain bowls, pitas, salads

Source: SCUCNews ribbon cutting coverage

Portillo's

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Expected Opening: Summer 2026

Location: IH-35 and Cibolo Valley Drive

Details: "Restaurant of the Future" design — 6,250 sq ft, double drive-thru, indoor/outdoor seating. Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, and burgers.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

COMING SOON

Opening Date: TBD

What It Is: Artisan ice cream chain — small-batch, made fresh daily. This will be their second San Antonio-area location.

🏪 Other Retail & Restaurant Openings

Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods

OPENING APRIL 4, 2026

Location: 716 Roy Richard Drive (FM 3009), Schertz TX 78154

Size: 12,350 sq ft

Investment: $2.7M

Status: Opening April 4, 2026 (confirmed by employee)

Details: Originally filed TDLR paperwork January 2025; construction started April 2025. Texas's largest independent wine, spirits and fine food retailer.

Source: SCUCNews report

James Avery Artisan Jewelry (Full Store)

Under Construction

Location: 18406 I-35 N (Schertz Crossing)

Opening Date: May 29, 2026 (confirmed)

Type: Full retail jewelry store

Source: Instagram & local announcements

IHOP + Applebee's Dual-Brand Restaurant

Under Construction

Location: 17505 IH-35 N, Selma (near Schertz border)

Expected Opening: Spring 2026

Details: Texas's second dual-brand location — same kitchen serves both IHOP and Applebee's menus

Source: SCUCNews report

Stone Valley Plaza

✓ COMPLETE

Size: 8,500 sq ft multi-tenant retail center

Status: Fully leased and sold (December 2025)

Source: Commercial real estate listings

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Portillo's opening in Schertz?

Portillo's at Schertz Station (IH-35 and Cibolo Valley Drive) is aiming for a summer 2026 debut. Construction is actively underway on their new "Restaurant of the Future" prototype — a 6,250 sq ft building with a double drive-thru and indoor/outdoor seating.

What restaurants are opening at Schertz Station?

Already open: EVO Entertainment (anchor), Panera Bread, Jersey Mike's, Smoothie King, Dave's Hot Chicken (Jan 9, 2026), Chipotle (Jan 26, 2026), CAVA (ribbon cutting Feb 25, 2026). Under construction: Portillo's (summer 2026). Confirmed coming: Handel's Homemade Ice Cream (date TBD).

When will Schertz Station be fully complete?

Full buildout of the 72-acre development is expected late 2026. Individual tenants are opening in phases throughout 2026.

When is Spec's opening in Schertz?

Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods is opening April 4, 2026 at 716 Roy Richard Drive (FM 3009). The 12,350 sq ft store represents a $2.7M investment. An employee confirmed the opening date.

What else is being built in Schertz?

Major projects include Spec's Wine & Spirits (opening April 4, 2026), James Avery jewelry store (opening May 29, 2026), IHOP+Applebee's dual-brand near the Selma border (Spring 2026), and ongoing I-35 corridor retail development.

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