New retail, restaurants and services arrive in west McKinney
West McKinney continues to broaden its mix of neighborhood services and restaurants as at least a half-dozen new businesses have opened this spring and early summer, a Community Impact compilation shows. The openings — concentrated along SH 121, Eldorado Parkway and Custer Road — reflect steady demand for convenience, fitness and dining options driven by ongoing residential growth in Collin County.
Among the newly opened businesses are a national salon chain, a boutique fitness studio, a Mediterranean restaurant, a full-service car wash and a smoothie bowl concept. Community Impact reported 13 total business items in its recent roundup; the news outlet provided details for the following locations.
- Fantastic Sam’s Cut & Color — full-service salon offering haircuts, styling and color services.
- FS8 — fitness studio blending Pilates and yoga into guided classes.
- Ilio’s Greek & Lebanese Restaurant — Mediterranean menu including kebabs, moussaka, gyros and lamb shank.
- Lone Star Shine Car Wash — automated wash, detailing and a membership "VIP Club" with 26 vacuum bays for post-wash use.
- Playa Bowls — smoothie bowls, juices and cold brew with bases such as acai, mango and pitaya.
- Plunj — noted for contrast therapy services (opening details in the original report were partial).
"offers classes that are a mixture of Pilates and yoga for a full-body workout"
Local officials and business leaders have long pointed to retail corridors in west McKinney as ripe for continued development as the city absorbs population growth spreading north and west from the Dallas-Fort Worth core. For Collin County, which remains one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, openings like these provide both consumer convenience and taxable sales that support local services.
| Business | Opened | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Fantastic Sam’s Cut & Color | May 7 | 4180 S. Lake Forest Drive |
| FS8 | July 11 | 7560 SH 121, Ste. 300 |
| Ilio’s Greek & Lebanese Restaurant | May 15 | 210 N. Custer Road, Ste. 130 |
| Lone Star Shine Car Wash | June 19 | 8301 Eldorado Parkway |
| Playa Bowls | June 13 | 3200 S. Stonebridge Drive, Ste. 104 |
| Plunj | Opening date not fully specified | Location noted in report |
Business-specific details reported by Community Impact highlight how national concepts and local operators are both active here. For example, the car wash advertises a membership model intended to drive repeat visits, while Ilio’s focuses on a broad Mediterranean menu. The FS8 listing described the studio’s exercise format as a hybrid of established disciplines.
"The location features 26 vacuum bays"
These openings matter beyond convenience. Each new tenant occupies space that contributes to McKinney’s commercial tax base and helps sustain nearby residential values. They also influence traffic patterns and demand for municipal services, considerations city planners weigh when approving new subdivisions and commercial rezonings.
Community Impact noted that its list is not exhaustive. As west McKinney’s retail landscape evolves, residents can expect additional announcements from both regional chains and independent operators. City officials and local chambers track these shifts closely to align infrastructure upgrades and economic development incentives with growth patterns countywide and across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
For more information on hours, menus and memberships, readers should consult the businesses’ official websites or social media pages referenced in the Community Impact report.
