Douglas County, Colorado
New, Coming Soon & Recently Closed Businesses in Douglas County
Every opening, coming-soon and closing we've covered across Douglas County, on one page: Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Sedalia and the occasional Franktown. Each name links to the full story or the directory page, and the lists rebuild themselves every time we publish one, so this is as current as our last article (which, some weeks, is yesterday).
By Connor Tien, DougCo Social · Updated October 15, 2026
Now open
Open as of our last check, newest and oldest side by side, grouped by town. Dates in parentheses are the opening days the businesses announced themselves.
Castle Rock
Badger & Bloom Boba
Boba shop at the Outlets, with tea sourced from Taiwan.
Bar Hummingbird
Craft cocktails, small bites, and sunset views at the Promenade.
Border Burger Sports Bar
Burgers, Red Bird chicken and three floors of TVs in the former Trifecta building at 810 New Memphis Ct.
Buka Yoga Castle Rock
Downtown Castle Rock yoga studio at 721 and 723 N Wilcox St, now also with a Denver Tech Center studio.
Champagne Velvet Proper Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant and brewhouse at 2355 Mercantile St (opened May 17).
Dunkin'
Castle Rock's first Dunkin', now open in Founders Marketplace.
Fierce45
Award-winning reformer Pilates studio now open at 658 Genoa Way, Unit C, with FierceFormer classes.
Griddled Crêpes & Paninis
Family-owned crêpes and paninis at the Outlets (opened May 8).
Izumi Sushi
Japanese sushi downtown on Third Street (opened May 11).
Jet's Pizza
Detroit-style square pizza, open at 62 Founders Parkway, at Founders Parkway and Front Street.
Par Club
Golf-simulator bar with six bays and a full bar.
Peak Pizza
A New York-style, fast-casual pizzeria open now in Suite 660 at the Outlets at Castle Rock, with an arcade.
Shake Shack
Douglas County's third Shake Shack, open now at 6489 Promenade Parkway at the Promenade at Castle Rock.
Sparq Physical Therapy
A women-owned physical therapy practice now open at 755 S Perry St in Castle Rock; ribbon cutting held Oct. 15, 2026, hosted by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce.
Starbird Chicken
Bay Area fried chicken at the Promenade.
The Hot Spot Studios
Colorado's first Hot Spot Studios: a walk-in craft studio at 729 Barranca Drive, no studio fees.
Thrive Workplace Castle Rock
Coworking, private offices and meeting rooms at The View in downtown Castle Rock. Already open.
Parker
Black Rock Coffee – Auburn Hills
Drive-thru specialty coffee at Jordan Road and Mainstreet (opened January 30).
Black Rock Coffee – Stroh Rd
Coffee and customizable Fuel energy drinks; Parker's third Black Rock (opened June 30).
El Delicioso
Tex-Mex reboot of the longtime Las Delicias on Mainstreet, under new local ownership.
Ellie's Fusions
An olive oil, balsamic, spice and gift shop at 19600 E Mainstreet, next to Studio@Mainstreet.
Emagine Parker
Luxury movie theater with recliners and EMX screens in the former AMC Twenty Mile 10.
Goods & Grace
A curated local-maker marketplace at 17002 Mainstreet, Suite L on Parker's Mainstreet, now open.
High Definition Collective
A beauty & wellness collective at 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 253, Parker Station, now open.
JP Cocina & Cantina
Mexican restaurant and cantina from Jose Poblano, now open at 11160 S Pikes Peak Dr, Parker.
Kiddie Academy of Parker
A 156-child child care center for ages 6 weeks to 5 years, open at 11740 Murrelet Street in Parker.
Legends Coffee
Family-run coffee shop on Mainstreet (opened April 4).
Marvin's Place
New spot at The Juniper on Mainstreet.
Nova Glow Studio
Reformer Pilates and infrared-heated, red light mat classes, open at The Juniper on Mainstreet.
Pivotal Sports Performance
An athletic development and personal training gym holding a ribbon cutting for its new location at 10311 S Progress Way N3 in Parker on Nov. 17, 2026, hosted by the Parker Chamber of Commerce.
Playa Bowls
Açaí bowls and smoothies at 19865 Mainstreet.
Poulette Bakeshop
James Beard-nominated bakery, relocated to a new spot on Mainstreet.
Rugby Scott
Family-owned butcher on Mainstreet with American Wagyu, Black Angus, a deli counter and specialty grocery.
Salady
Korean salad franchise, now open at 9700 S Parker Rd, Unit 700 in Parker Gateway Marketplace.
Shake Shack
Parker's first Shake Shack, open at 9185 Crown Crest Blvd in the former Wendy's space.
Tailgate Tavern & Grill
Sold to entrepreneur Chris Potter in October 2026; still open on Parker Mainstreet.
The Collective at Parker Station
A coworking and flexible office space at 19751 Mainstreet, Suite 333, in Downtown Parker.
Highlands Ranch
Black Rock Coffee – Highlands Ranch University
Coffee and customizable Fuel energy drinks at 9401 S University Blvd; Highlands Ranch's second Black Rock.
BODYBAR Pilates
Reformer Pilates studio now open at 9265 S Broadway, Suite 100.
Egg Harbor Cafe
Breakfast and brunch; the chain's first Colorado location.
Joy Batch Cookies & Coffee
A cookie-led bake shop and coffee bar at 9315 Dorchester St, Unit 109, formerly Quinnie's Cookies.
SweatHouz
A private infrared sauna + cold plunge contrast-therapy studio, now open at 9364 S Colorado Blvd, Suite C-2A.
Lone Tree
BODYBAR Pilates (Lone Tree)
Reformer Pilates studio now open at 9231 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 600-700, by Lincoln Station.
Dough Counter Pizza
Dough Counter Pizza's second location, serving Sicilian and NY-style pizza, is now open in Lone Tree.
Faherty
The apparel brand is open at Park Meadows, 8505 Park Meadows Center Dr, #2555.
Jack's Modern Steakhouse
Steakhouse near Park Meadows.
RESTOR Medical Spa
Injectables, laser treatments, skin rejuvenation and medical weight loss at 10012 Commons St, Lincoln Commons.
SereniTea Spa & Tea Lounge
Spa and Chinese tea lounge at 9447 Park Meadows Dr: massage, head spa, reflexology and facials.
The Capital Grille
Upscale steakhouse near Park Meadows in the former Red Lobster space.
The Groove Café
Neighborhood café at the Lyric at RidgeGate.
Castle Pines
7 Brew Coffee
Drive-thru-only coffee stand at 570 Castle Pines Parkway, at Debbie Lane.
Castello Italiano
Upscale Italian restaurant from the family behind Farro, now open at 361 Village Square Ln in Castle Pines.
Sedalia
Encanto Mexican Kitchen
Reopened in the same Sedalia space at 5457 Manhart Ave under new management, with a new menu.
Magic Manor
Championship magicians' Theatre of Dreams, reopened in Sedalia.
Riot BBQ
Award-winning Denver pitmasters now running the Wide Open Saloon kitchen.
Littleton
Prime & Proper Butcher Shop
Family-owned butcher shop at 131 W. County Line Road, just north of the county line from Highlands Ranch.
Coming soon
Announced, under construction or taking founding memberships. The target dates are the businesses' own, and they slip all the time, so read fall as a mood, not a promise.
Castle Rock
AdventHealth ER and Urgent Care Crystal Valley
Freestanding emergency room and urgent care at Crystal Valley Parkway and Plum Creek Boulevard.
CastleDough
Sourdough and bagel bakery opening its own downtown Castle Rock storefront in a few months.
Chicken Salad Chick
Southern chicken-salad chain under construction in The Meadows; patio and drive-thru planned.
Frenchies Modern Nail Care
A new Frenchies Modern Nail Care studio is coming to Castle Rock, with owners still searching for a site.
Graze Craze
Charcuterie-board and grazing-table franchise coming soon to 422 Elbert St., Suite B, Castle Rock.
HOKA
HOKA has a Castle Rock business license for Suite 425 at Outlets at Castle Rock; no opening date yet.
King Soopers
A 100,206-square-foot King Soopers with a pharmacy, coming near Dawson Trails and Gambel Ridge Blvds.
Pilates Addiction
Reformer Pilates studio at 333 Perry Street downtown; the studio now expects to open around the New Year.
Thai Wow
Made-to-order Thai restaurant coming to 794 S Perry Street, in the Plum Creek Safeway center.
Parker
Cask & Trotter
New restaurant from Wolf Peach's Jeffrey Coyle at The Juniper on Mainstreet, expected to open in December.
Cerebral Brewing
Denver brewery's fourth taproom, coming to downtown Mainstreet (10-year lease signed).
G-Que BBQ
Colorado's championship-BBQ chain opens its first Parker restaurant Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 18424 Cottonwood Dr.
King Soopers (Store 175)
A new King Soopers, Store 175, at 6755 Prospector Lane in Parker, hiring ahead of its Dec. 2 opening.
Kold Prairie Mead
A mead bar from the Elizabeth-based meadery, confirmed for the East Main development on Mainstreet.
Peaky Peak Coffee & Charcuterie
Vietnamese-coffee-and-charcuterie concept coming to East Main; a third location after Lone Tree and Denver.
SuBourbon
Whiskey bar and restaurant coming to the old Chamber building on Mainstreet, delayed by construction.
The Summit Society (speakeasy)
The Summit event space at The Parker Hotel on Mainstreet is becoming a speakeasy, The Summit Society.
Wild Rose Manor
A boutique confirmed for the East Main development on Mainstreet.
Highlands Ranch
Dollar Tree
A new Dollar Tree coming to The Plaza at Highlands Ranch, 1970 E. County Line Rd.
Nicolo's Chicago Style Pizza
A new Nicolo's Chicago Style Pizza is coming to Dorchester Street in Highlands Ranch.
Lone Tree
Thirsty Lion Gastropub
Scratch kitchen, craft cocktails and draft beer, coming to 8335 Park Meadows Center Dr.
Castle Pines
Life Time Castle Pines
Athletic club in The Canyons with pickleball, pools and a Kids Academy, opening Wed., Nov. 18.
Pure Green
Smoothie and juice bar at 858 W Happy Canyon Rd, now expected to open after the first of the year.
Denver
Egg Harbor Cafe
Family-owned breakfast chain's second Colorado cafe, now at Belleview Station in Denver.
Franktown
On A Lark Pizza Co. — rebuild + coffee drive-through & tap room
The Franktown pizza shop closed in September 2025; its site says it's closed for construction, no date yet.
Rocking DO Ranch Farmstand
A family Highland and Wagyu ranch opens a Franktown farmstand: beef, baked goods, tallow skincare and soaps.
Closing soon
Announced closings with a last day still ahead of us. Go while you can.
Parker
Vehicle Vault
Closing for good Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026; some vehicles will leave before the final day.
Recently closed & changed
Gone, or reopened as something else. Where a replacement has been announced, it says so.
Castle Rock
Black-eyed Pea
Southern comfort-food chain restaurant at 850 New Memphis Ct in Castle Rock; permanently closed.
Gluttony & Graze
The comfort-food spot at 221 Perry St in downtown Castle Rock has permanently closed.
Hideaway Bar & Grill
Closed after two fires in two days (May 12-13) at 600 Jerry Street; arson charged, reopening uncertain.
Inconceivable Toys & Games
The Castle Rock toy and game shop has permanently closed; its website is offline.
Jack in the Box
The Jack in the Box at 27 E Wolfensberger Rd has permanently closed, part of the chain's nationwide closures.
Laughing Lion Herbs
The kratom, CBD and kava storefront at 4987 Factory Shops Blvd has closed; the company still sells online.
Sawara Sushi
The SaWaRa family closed their Castle Rock sushi mainstay at 312 Metzler Dr after 13 years.
Sharetea
The bubble tea shop at 4991 Factory Shops Blvd near the Outlets has permanently closed.
Sip Tea
Boba and tea shop at 222 Wilcox Street in downtown Castle Rock; permanently closed January 16, 2026.
Spray
The Castle Rock spray-tan studio closed after three years; its final day of spray tans was September 15, 2026.
Stumpy's Pizza
The 25-year New York-style pizzeria at 138 S. Wilcox has closed; Rivers Church bought the building.
Trifecta Sports Bar & Grill
Sports bar with pool tables at 810 New Memphis Ct in Castle Rock; permanently closed in early August 2026.
Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen
The pizza and pasta counter in the Outlets at Castle Rock food court has closed.
Parker
Bodega Beer Company
The dog-friendly brewery and coffee shop on Hess Road has permanently closed.
Freddy's – Crown Point
The Crown Point Center Freddy's at 18424 Cottonwood Dr has closed; a second Parker Freddy's remains open.
Wild Goose Saloon
Closed February 22, 2026; JP Cocina & Cantina is now open in the space.
Highlands Ranch
Learning Express Toys
The toy store at 9579 S University Blvd has permanently closed.
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
The Rock Bottom at 1505 Park Central Dr has closed, leaving Loveland the only Rock Bottom left in Colorado.
Toastique
The gourmet toast and juice bar near University Blvd has closed, per its Google listing.
Lone Tree
Native Foods
The vegan restaurant at 9996 Commons St closed in the chain's 2023 contraction; Glendale remains.
Purisima Mexican Restaurant
The Lone Tree Mexican restaurant has permanently closed.
Castle Pines
ClueClock Escape
ClueClock Escape & Gameshow at 7437 Village Square Dr has permanently closed after three years.
Frequently asked questions
In Castle Rock: Badger & Bloom Boba, Bar Hummingbird, Border Burger Sports Bar, Buka Yoga Castle Rock, Champagne Velvet Proper Kitchen & Bar, Dunkin', Fierce45, Griddled Crêpes & Paninis, Izumi Sushi, Jet's Pizza, Par Club, Peak Pizza, Shake Shack, Sparq Physical Therapy, Starbird Chicken, The Hot Spot Studios and Thrive Workplace Castle Rock. In Parker: Black Rock Coffee – Auburn Hills, Black Rock Coffee – Stroh Rd, El Delicioso, Ellie's Fusions, Emagine Parker, Goods & Grace, High Definition Collective, JP Cocina & Cantina, Kiddie Academy of Parker, Legends Coffee, Marvin's Place, Nova Glow Studio, Pivotal Sports Performance, Playa Bowls, Poulette Bakeshop, Rugby Scott, Salady, Shake Shack, Tailgate Tavern & Grill and The Collective at Parker Station. In Highlands Ranch: Black Rock Coffee – Highlands Ranch University, BODYBAR Pilates, Egg Harbor Cafe, Joy Batch Cookies & Coffee and SweatHouz. In Lone Tree: BODYBAR Pilates (Lone Tree), Dough Counter Pizza, Faherty, Jack's Modern Steakhouse, RESTOR Medical Spa, SereniTea Spa & Tea Lounge, The Capital Grille and The Groove Café. In Castle Pines: 7 Brew Coffee and Castello Italiano. In Sedalia: Encanto Mexican Kitchen, Magic Manor and Riot BBQ. In Littleton: Prime & Proper Butcher Shop.
In Castle Rock: AdventHealth ER and Urgent Care Crystal Valley, CastleDough, Chicken Salad Chick, Frenchies Modern Nail Care, Graze Craze, HOKA, King Soopers, Pilates Addiction and Thai Wow. In Parker: Cask & Trotter, Cerebral Brewing, G-Que BBQ, King Soopers (Store 175), Kold Prairie Mead, Peaky Peak Coffee & Charcuterie, SuBourbon, The Summit Society (speakeasy) and Wild Rose Manor.
In Highlands Ranch: Dollar Tree and Nicolo's Chicago Style Pizza. In Lone Tree: Thirsty Lion Gastropub. In Castle Pines: Life Time Castle Pines and Pure Green. In Franktown: On A Lark Pizza Co. — rebuild + coffee drive-through & tap room and Rocking DO Ranch Farmstand.
In Castle Rock: Black-eyed Pea, Gluttony & Graze, Hideaway Bar & Grill, Inconceivable Toys & Games, Jack in the Box, Laughing Lion Herbs, Sawara Sushi, Sharetea, Sip Tea, Spray, Stumpy's Pizza, Trifecta Sports Bar & Grill and Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen. In Parker: Bodega Beer Company, Freddy's – Crown Point and Wild Goose Saloon. In Highlands Ranch: Learning Express Toys, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery and Toastique. In Lone Tree: Native Foods and Purisima Mexican Restaurant. In Castle Pines: ClueClock Escape.
The lists rebuild themselves every time we publish an opening or closing story, so an entry changes the day its article does. The most recent confirmed date in these lists is October 15, 2026. If you know of one we missed, reply to any newsletter and tell us.
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Sources
Every entry links to our own article or directory page, and each of those cites the business's announcement: its website, social post, chamber ribbon cutting or town filing. On September 29, 2026 we re-opened each business's own page to confirm the status shown here. Pages checked for the entries that changed in that pass:
- Shake Shack, Parker location page (open, address, hours)
- JP Cocina & Cantina (hours, happy hour, live music)
- Black Rock Coffee, new locations (Highlands Ranch University and Parker Stroh now open)
- BODYBAR Pilates, Highlands Ranch studio page
- BODYBAR Pilates, Lone Tree studio page
- Faherty store locator (Park Meadows listed as opening soon)
- Graze Craze locations
- Pilates Addiction, Castle Rock
- SweatHouz, Highlands Ranch
- GQue BBQ locations (no Parker listed yet)
- On A Lark Pizza Co. (temporarily closed for construction)
- Salady Parker online ordering
- My Mainstreet (East Main) coming-soon tenants: Kold Prairie Mead, Peaky Peak, Wild Rose Manor
- Outlets at Castle Rock: HOKA coming soon
- Thai Wow
- Dunkin' store page, 1185 Aloha St
- AdventHealth Crystal Valley groundbreaking release
- Toastique Highlands Ranch (permanently closed)
- Sawara Sushi (Castle Rock listed as a non-live location)
- Black-eyed Pea Colorado locations (Castle Rock no longer listed)
- Native Foods (Glendale is the only Colorado location)
- Border Burger Sports Bar
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