Comings and goings: Lubbock's openings, closings, confirmed rumors from January 2024
Lubbock saw a boom of business news from restaurants to retail in January. Here's a look at what opened, closed, and confirmed upcoming spots in the Hub City.
In January 2023, there were 16 business announcements. The new year saw nearly twice as much, with more than 25 announcements.
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Here's which Lubbock businesses opened or moved in January 2024
Aerial Atmosphere
What: A dance studio that offers a variety of classes moved to South Lubbock.
When: Jan. 22.
Where: 4321 Woodrow Road, #17.
Amerigy Energy
What: With the Lubbock energy market opening to retail competition, several new businesses popped up. Amerigy is an energy brokerage firm.
When: Jan. 5.
Where: 2321 50th St., Suite A.
Bandana & Boujee
What: A new pet accessories shop opened, offering dog and cat treats, bandanas, and other items.
When: Jan. 6.
Where: 1808 Clovis Road.
Carpet Tech
What: Carpet Tech officially opened its new 42,000 sq. ft. restoration and rug facility, which boasts boasts cutting-edge technology and advanced processes.
When: Jan. 17.
Where: 6602 19th St.
Covenant Medical Group Family Healthcare Clinic
What: The facility in South Lubbock will offer lab testing, online scheduling, and same-day appointment availability.
When: Jan. 18.
Where: 10507 Quaker Ave.
More: Covenant Health Group opens new family healthcare clinic in south Lubbock
Fuddruckers
What: Fuddruckers Restaurant, known as the home of the "World's Greatest Burger," opened its new location this month after closing the former location on Slide Road last month.
When: Jan. 18.
Where: 6616 Milwaukee Ave.
More: Fuddruckers to close, relocate Lubbock location; Hawaiian Bros will move in
J&M BBQ
What: The Lubbock barbecue restaurant opened another location.
When: Jan. 19.
Where: 6023 82nd St.
Jersey Mike's
What: The sub shop opened a new location in the 114.Slide development.
When: Jan. 10.
Where: 114th Street and Slide Road
More: Jersey Mike's Subs to open in South Lubbock with fundraiser
Kung Fu China Express
What: The Asian restaurant, which has a location in Midland, opened and quickly became popular for offering samples and serving large portions.
When: Jan. 5.
Where: 5102 60th St.
Lone Star Sports Collectibles & Coins
What: This business moved from 50th Street and into the store on 34th Street.
When: Jan. 12.
Where: 4823 34th St.
Los Victor's Mexican Food
What: A Mexican restaurant, which touts California-style food, opened a Lubbock location. The company has several locations across New Mexico, California and Wisconsin.
When: Jan. 19.
Where: 4928 50th St.
More: New California Mexican restaurant opens in Lubbock, owner details authentic menu
MotoMedi
What: The Mediterranean inspired restaurant opened a second location.
When: Jan. 3.
Where: 11417 Slide Road, #500.
Nashwell Cafe in Wells Fargo Building
What: The Australian bakery and coffee shop took over the former Sugar Brown's in the Wells Fargo lobby.
When: Jan. 9.
Where: 1500 Broadway
Noir Nail Bar
What: A new nail salon opened on Slide Road.
When: Jan. 20.
Where: 11108 Slide Road, Unit 400.
Party Animal
What: The newest boutique party, paper goods and gift store is operated by JD Harvey Designs.
When: Jan. 13.
Where: 6701 Aberdeen Ave., Suite 10.
Roadies
What: This locally-owned convenience store offers cash checking, as well as food and drinks.
When: Jan. 22.
Where: 2143 50th St., Suite B.
Sweet Pup Co.
What: Bernadette Hernandez, owner of Sweet Pup Co., actually started the business around 12 years ago with homemade dog treats. Now, her father, who is a U.S. Army veteran, makes the treats and she offers a variety of bandanas and other items in their first storefront.
When: Jan. 6.
Where: 3532 34th St.
More: Lubbock veteran family opens Sweet Pup Co. store with homemade dog treats
Thai Kitchen Express
What: The Thai restaurant moved locations.
When: Jan. 1.
Where: 2302 Texas Ave.
The Plaza
What: The second Lubbock location of the Mexican restaurant opened.
When: Jan. 22.
Where: The Shops at 114th and Slide Road.
Wrecked Burgers & Brews
What: This burger joint offers Fried Mac N' Cheese bites, pun-named burgers and signature drinks. It was formerly Local Bar and Grill.
When: Jan. 31.
Where: 2420 Broadway St.
Here's which businesses closed in January 2024
Catching Whimsy
What: The shop with a variety of merchandise closed in early January. The owners announced they wanted to pursue different opportunities through their other businesses - Website Runners and Texas Regional Notary.
When: Early January.
Where: 3407 98th St. Suite 400.
Hub City Burger Bar
What: A burger restaurant, which opened in September, suddenly closed without explanation.
When: Jan. 11.
Where: 3711 19th St.
Tom & Bingo's BBQ
What: The barbecue restaurant had been in operation since 1952, and was known for its "old-school style" barbecue. The owners announced the pending closure on Jan. 12.
When: Jan. 20.
Where: 3006 34th St. The mobile food truck is also listed for sale.
More: Third-generation Lubbock barbecue restaurant, Tom & Bingo's, to close this weekend
Whip'd Pies
What: The pie shop known for a different take on pies closed, though a paper posted on the door stated the business is looking for a new location. People can watch for updates on Instagram.
When: Mid-January.
Where: 4406 114th St., Suite 200.
Here's which businesses, restaurants confirmed or denied Lubbock locations in January 2024
Chicken Salad Chick
Announced: Chicken Salad Chick announced that the same franchisee for Amarillo signed an agreement to bring the chicken salad restaurant to Lubbock. Two locations are expected to open within the next 5 years.
More: Chicken Salad Chick announces expansion into Lubbock, other Texas cities
Holland Gardens
Announced closure: The owners of Holland Gardens announced they were retiring and that the business would close after the retirement sale. The sale will go through February.
More: Lubbock garden, holiday store begins retirement sale after 59 years of memories
My Cup of Tea Baby
Announced: The longtime Lubbock children's boutique will move from its location at 26th and Canton, into The Shops at 114 Slide. The move may happen in March.
Soft Surroundings
Announced closure: The shop at 8201 Quaker Ave., Unit 116, known for clothes, jewelry, soft bedding and beauty will close around Feb. 29.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Lubbock's openings, closings, confirmed rumors from January 2024
