Biz Brief
Welcome to Biz Brief
Biz Brief provides monthly updates about new and upcoming businesses and other economic development projects in League City. Check back at the beginning of each month to get the latest League City Biz Brief! Know of a new League City business that has recently opened or planning to open soon? Let us know by filling out the Biz Brief Form.
Spring has sprung and the days are finally growing warmer. Celebrate the start of spring by brightening up your day and home with colorful flower arrangements from Sarah’s Sweet & Flower Shoppe, Power of Flowers, and League City Florist. Or explore the great outdoors and League City’s parks and trails while participating in spring bird migration, a momentous trek taken by millions of neotropical migrants. Preparing for Rodeo season? League City’s expansive shopping scene is waiting for you. Create your own stylish hats at the hat bars inside Sweet Mia’s Boutique and Makenzie Layne Boutique, or find the perfect rodeo outfit at the Salted Hippie, Belle Lee’s Boutique, and Brave Boutique.
Check out the newest local business additions in our latest brief below!
- Gordon Food Service (GFS) | 215 W. Main St.
Largest family-operated, broadline food distribution company in North America
Gordon Food Service Marketplace—a Michigan-based company—is moving its heavily stocked cart to League City. GFS sells food in bulk, similar to Sam’s Club or Costco, but without the hassle of a membership fee. - Kelly's Country Cookin | 1502 W. Main Street
A local favorite is back!
After suffering extensive damage from a fire on Valentine's Day in 2022, Kelly's has rebuilt and officially reopened on Thursday, March 9. Their hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Stop by and say hello, and try one of their famous chicken fried steaks! - FIT Theorem | 2640 E. League City Pkwy.
Experience heart-pumping kickboxing classes
Find new ways to reach your fitness goals at FIT Theorem, where they offer group fitness classes for cardio kickboxing, strength training, interval training, and more. Visit their website at www.fittheorem.com/league-city - Pet Bar Boutique | 2800 Marina Bay Drive Unit P
Where your pet is family
Based in Dallas, this professional grooming boutique is a family and veteran-owned pet wash and spa that offers both self-service and professional grooming options. With top-of-the-line, waist-high stainless-steel tubs to make washing your dog a breeze, Pet Bar’s low stress environment will help keep your fur babies fresh and clean.
- The Sweet Life of Confectionary | 100 Perkins Ave
A twist on the traditional taffy
Transport back in time to the 1930s at this sweet-as-can-be candy shop and ice cream parlor. Located at Walding Station–along with Main St. Bistro– this shop will offer 1930s style taffy, chocolate, ice cream, and more. Customers can even watch fresh taffy being made with the help of two authentic 1930s taffy makers.
Opening estimate: A few months - Main St. Bistro |100 Perkins Ave
New location, same mouth-watering food
One of League City locals’ favorite restaurants is moving right down the street to Walding Station. Located next to League Park, Main St. Bistro’s comeback is something to look forward to. The restaurant’s menu offers modern twists on Creole, coastal, and Hispanic cuisine.
Opening estimate: The next few months - Salad and Go | 2590 E. League City Pkwy.
Convenient, healthy eating
Salad and Go offers a healthier alternative to fast food with their drive-through style restaurant, serving a variety of salads, wraps, soups, breakfast burritos, and delicious drinks to appeal to your taste. The fast-food chain took North Texas by storm with its quick-style service and healthy options, and is no doubt an exciting addition to South Texas with its upcoming League City location.
Opening estimate: Very soon - Miru Seafood | 2490 S. Gulf Fwy
A new concept from an acclaimed sushi restaurant owner
Located in the building that formerly housed Slim Chickens, Miru Seafood is expanding the facility by more than 3,000 square feet, and will offer a wide variety of seafood. Miru Seafood is owned by Andy Zhuo, who also owns the acclaimed Michiru Sushi in Webster.
Opening estimate: Early 2023 - Tesla Dealership | 400 Gulf Freeway S
The next wave of the automobile future and sustainable energy is about to arrive in League City. Renovations are currently underway for a Tesla dealership at the previous BMW dealership. The current timeline is set to have the store completed by early Spring 2023.
These are projects that are in the works for League City. Keep an eye out for updates on these projects.
The League Apartments
Located off of FM 518 and across the street from Clear Creek High School, The League Apartments is a mixed-use development currently in the design and permit stages and will include five phases across 44 acres of land. Phase 1 will have six-story buildings with retail stores, restaurants, and offices, multi-family apartments, and a wet retention pond for fishing and kayaking.
Grand Oak Village
A mixed-use development in the works by Brockway Commercial, this land will be a potential location for athletic facilities, medical offices, daycares, restaurants, coffee, and more. Located off of Link Rd. and Calder Dr., parcels are currently available.
UTMB League City Expansion
This $250 million expansion includes the south tower’s staggering increase from five floors to eleven. The expansion will allow for 200 additional beds.
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Emergency Care Center
The emergency room will include access to x-rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds, plus easy transfer to Houston Methodist’s main hospital if necessary. The new League City facility will be located at the corner of S. Egret Bay and Highway 96.
Riverview at Clear Creek Plans Under Review
League City has approved the development of Riverview at Clear Creek, near the northeast intersection of I-45 and FM 518. Plans are under review for the project, which will be a 70-acre development complete with a boardwalk, amphitheater, 100-slip marina, fishing deck, new trails, an outdoor gym, and picnic space. It will include 30,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, plus a 150-room luxury apartment complex.
Plaza 96 Commercial Construction
This new plaza will hold spaces for small shops and businesses, and will be located on State Highway 96 near Southshore Blvd. Construction is expected to begin in the next six months.