How many new businesses opened in Killeen recently?

159 new storefront sales-tax permits were issued in Killeen in the last 90 days (59 in the last 30, 2 in the last 7), plus 48 online and home-based sellers. Retail led with 57.

Which part of Killeen is getting the most new businesses?

ZIP 76542 (66, mostly retail), ZIP 76541 (35, mostly retail), ZIP 76549 (34, mostly retail).

What are the restaurants and bars about to open in Killeen?

1 liquor license application is pending with the TABC, which means the place has not opened yet: Max Mart. 0 licenses were issued in the last 60 days.

Where does this data come from?

Texas Comptroller active sales-tax permit holders (new outlet permits by issue date, NAICS code and ZIP) and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission pending applications and licenses, both published daily on data.texas.gov. Sole proprietors and home addresses are never named; counts include them. Density is Census Business Patterns 2023.

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New businesses in Killeen, TX: what is opening, where, and whether there is still room

159 new storefront permits in 90 days, 59 in the last 30, 2 this week, from state filings. 1 bars and restaurants are waiting on a liquor license. Below: what is being opened most, which ZIP codes are heating up, and each type against how many Killeen already has.

What is being opened

90 days

Retail	57
Other	38
Restaurants and cafes	16
Auto	10
Professional and office	9
Construction trades	8
Home services	6
Health and medical	5
Beauty and personal care	4
Fitness and recreation	4
Bars	2
Online and home-based sellers (not storefronts)	48

ZIP codes heating up

90 days

76542	mostly retail	66
76541	mostly retail	35
76549	mostly retail	34
76543	mostly retail	22
76544	mostly retail	2

Openings against what Killeen already has

new permits vs existing density

For the fourteen types Neur tracks: how many permits in 90 days, and whether the city was already above or below the Texas rate before they opened. New permits into a crowded type is the warning sign; permits into an under-served type is others seeing the same room you might.

Type	New in 90 days	Existing in city	vs state rate	Read
Food trucks & mobile food	9	1	17%	room, and others see it too
Quick-service restaurants	7	57	45%	room, and others see it too
Full-service restaurants	6	49	45%	room, and others see it too
Coffee shops & cafés	3	13	36%	room, and others see it too
Gyms & fitness studios	3	4	23%	room, and others see it too
Hair & beauty salons	3	6	20%	room, and others see it too
Auto repair shops	3	18	55%	room, and others see it too
Bars & taverns	2	7	45%	room, and others see it too
Cleaning & janitorial	2	7	34%	room, and others see it too
Pet care & grooming	1	2	20%	room, and others see it too
Landscaping services	1	5	17%	room, and others see it too

Bars and restaurants waiting on a liquor license

TABC · not open yet

Max Mart1515 N 38th St, 76543 · applied 2026-10-07

0 licenses issued in Killeen in the last 60 days. Pending means the application is with the TABC and the place has not opened.

Latest named openings

names only · no addresses · 60 shown

DD GOLD JEWELRY LLCRetail · 76541 · 10-23
THE SADDLE BAR & RESTAURANTRestaurants · 76543 · 10-22
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS #6261Retail · 76542 · 10-22
HEDGEROW STUDIO LLCRetail · 76542 · 10-22
PEARLYRetail · 76544 · 10-21
LFANNING LLCRetail · 76542 · 10-21
GENUINE PARTS CO - DAS 034Other · 76542 · 10-21
TUNE UP THE MANLY SALONBeauty · 76549 · 10-21
COOK FAMILY METAL LLCConstruction · 76542 · 10-20
BAILEY'SBars · 76541 · 10-20
CELENA RENEE ESTHETICS, LLCBeauty · 76542 · 10-20
AMIES AFRICAN KITCHEN AND GRILLRestaurants · 76541 · 10-20
YUMMY PHO LLCRestaurants · 76542 · 10-17
D&D UNLIMITED LLCRetail · 76541 · 10-16
CURTIS W DYKESOther · 76542 · 10-16
PM GROUP OF INVESTMENTSRetail · 76542 · 10-15
TEMPLE OPTOMETRISTS, P.C.Retail · 76542 · 10-15
THE GROWTH GARDEN HEALING & RESTORATION CO. PLLCHealth · 76542 · 10-13
A&S HUKKA LOUNGE LLCRetail · 76541 · 10-12
MIYASAKI KITCHENOther · 76549 · 10-10
ARROWHEAD FITNESS DFW LLCFitness · 76549 · 10-09
SHE'S STILL THERE. SHE NEVER LEFT ME.Retail · 76542 · 10-09
DAWG HOUSE BBQ, LLCOther · 76542 · 10-08
QUALITY AUTO GLASSAuto · 76541 · 10-07
TREADLE & BOBBIN, LLCAuto · 76541 · 10-07
BLACK ROCK STORE OPERATIONS LLCRestaurants · 76549 · 10-07
SD BOTOX - KILLEENHealth · 76542 · 10-07
BELLCO PLUMBING, LLCConstruction · 76542 · 10-07
2 PODNAS KITCHENOther · 76541 · 10-06
CROWN CLEANING SERVICESHome · 76541 · 10-05
GOODOUTDOORFIREPLACESOther · 76542 · 10-05
FLY SOCIETY BARBER SALONBeauty · 76541 · 10-05
GOODOUTDOORFIREPLACESOther · 76549 · 10-05
AXIOM DELTA LLCProfessional · 76542 · 10-03
LIBERTY FUELS #20Retail · 76543 · 10-02
LIBERTY FUELS #21Retail · 76541 · 10-02
METANOIA SAGE PLLCHealth · 76541 · 09-30
S1N SUDSAuto · 76543 · 09-30
ZURI VENTURES LLCRetail · 76549 · 09-30
CASEY'S #4773Retail · 76542 · 09-30

Businesses only. Sole proprietors and home addresses are counted but never named.

Every Monday: what opened in Killeen, what is pending, and where the data says there is room.

Questions

How many new businesses opened in Killeen recently?: 159 new storefront sales-tax permits were issued in Killeen in the last 90 days (59 in the last 30, 2 in the last 7), plus 48 online and home-based sellers. Retail led with 57.
Which part of Killeen is getting the most new businesses?: ZIP 76542 (66, mostly retail), ZIP 76541 (35, mostly retail), ZIP 76549 (34, mostly retail).
What are the restaurants and bars about to open in Killeen?: 1 liquor license application is pending with the TABC, which means the place has not opened yet: Max Mart. 0 licenses were issued in the last 60 days.
Where does this data come from?: Texas Comptroller active sales-tax permit holders (new outlet permits by issue date, NAICS code and ZIP) and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission pending applications and licenses, both published daily on data.texas.gov. Sole proprietors and home addresses are never named; counts include them. Density is Census Business Patterns 2023.