Check out the latest far Northwest Austin business updates, including new gyms, dessert shops and a flagship veterinary orthopedic surgical center.

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Alloy Personal Training

The franchised gym, which is currently pre-selling memberships ahead of its official grand opening, offers personal training sessions personalized for clients to address individual needs, and progress is monitored monthly.Halal On Fire

The eatery serves Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine such as shawarma, skewers and falafel plates and wraps, as well as salads, hot and cold appetizers, soup and dessert options.ATX Braces and Smile Aligners


The clinic offers a variety of orthodontic treatments such as Invisalign, braces and its own brand of teeth aligners called ATX Smile Aligners. The business has another location in Pflugerville.D1 Training

The athletic training facility offers strength and conditioning training for athletes of all ages through one-on-one training, group or family classes.Whipped Bakery & Cafe

The bakery opened a second location in far Northwest Austin, offering custom cakes, cupcakes, stuffed macarons, cake rolls and other pastry items.Coming soon

VROC


The Veterinary Regional Orthopedic Center will feature four operating rooms, a rehabilitation and pain management center, and space dedicated for educational programs.Planet Fitness

The franchised gym is slated to open a location in the former Northern Tools + Equipment building.

The gym offers cardio and strength equipment, free fitness trainings, and memberships which provide access to massage chairs and tanning beds.Wicked Snow

The South Korean-style dessert shop will specialize in bingsu, a dessert made of shaved ice topped with fruit, red beans, syrup and condensed milk.
  • Opens in June
  • 11301 Lakeline Blvd., Ste. 113A, Austin
  • Instagram: @wickedsnowatx


What’s next

16 Handles

The frozen yogurt chain is slated to open a location in Four Points, per a TDLR filing.

Each shop features a menu with 16 rotating frozen yogurt flavors—including gluten-free, vegan and sugar-free options—and a variety of toppings and sauces.Smart Stop


The convenience store is slated to open a new location in far Northwest Austin, per a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing.

The store offers snacks, drinks, ice, alcohol, a coffee and hot food bar, and gas pumps.
  • Opening TBD
  • 13306 N FM 620, Austin
  • Phone number or website not yet available
In the news

Juicy Claws

The seafood restaurant, which opened in June 2023, announced it will be sold to new owners who may or may not continue the restaurant concept.


The business currently serves seafood boils, po’boys, fried platters, Vietnamese dishes and more.Closings

Illuminate Coffee Bar

The cafe served lattes, espressos, cold brew and other coffee and non-coffee drinks. The location is set to be taken over this fall by brunch restaurant Cafe Java.