Collin County brunch fans are getting two new options: Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch announced yesterday that it will open restaurants in McKinney and Allen, extending the chain’s North Texas reach. The new spots will bring the brand’s Dallas–Fort Worth tally to five locations and will be developed by franchisees Samy Kilaru and Madhu Nalamati.
According to a press release cited by The Dallas Morning News, the company did not disclose an estimated opening date. The same announcement also confirmed a new location in the Cedar Park/Round Rock area as part of a broader Texas expansion.
Huck’s footprint and hours
Huckleberry’s currently operates in Keller, Arlington and Sachse, with individual store pages listing regular hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The limited daypart is a key part of the concept’s pitch to franchisees and operators in crowded suburban markets, focusing squarely on the breakfast and lunch crowd.
Why McKinney and Allen?
McKinney and Allen sit in Collin County, one of the fastest-growing pockets of the Dallas area, where new residents have been driving a wave of retail and restaurant projects. Regional population estimates and federal data show strong recent growth, creating the kind of daytime traffic – office workers, families and weekend brunch seekers – that aligns with Huck’s menu and hours, according to the U.S. Census.
What to expect from the menu
The menu leans into Southern and Louisiana-inspired comfort food, with items such as Mardi Gras-style beignets, fried green tomatoes, chicken and waffles and sweet stuffed French toast among the signature dishes customers can expect. The chain’s website and its earlier D-FW openings indicate the concept is built for suburban centers where breakfast and lunch demand is strong…