Piada Italian Street Food could be coming to Leander. Piada Italian Street Food could be planning its first Leander location at the Northline development, expanding the Ohio-based fast-casual Italian chain's footprint in Texas. Published Date: June 26, 2026, 12:52 PM EDT According to public filings, Piada Italian Street Food plans to bring its fast-casual Italian concept to Williamson County. The chain could open a new location at 516 E. San Gabriel Pkwy., Suite 110, within the Northline development in Leander, with construction's completion date targeted for early September 2026. What Now Austin reached out to Piada Italian Street Food, but could not get a response at the time of this publication. Video Muted Piada Italian Street Food blends ancient Italian tradition with modern fast-casual dining, inspired by the centuries-old piadina flatbread of Rimini, Italy, and brought to the U.S. by founder Chris Doody after discovering street food carts there around 2008-2009. Doody opened the first Columbus, Ohio location in 2010 with a focus on fresh, customizable Italian wraps and bowls. The menu centers on made-to-order piadas, pasta bowls, and chopped salads, all prepared in an open kitchen format. The filing marks what could be Piada's first foray into the Leander market, as the brand continues its steady expansion across the Lone Star State. There are currently nearly 70 Piada Italian Street Food locations across seven states, with the brand's eateries primarily concentrated in Ohio and Texas, where 19 locations were already open as of early 2026. What Now has previously covered the brand's growth in other Texas markets, including two new locations planned for the Greater San Antonio area. Leander's rapid residential and commercial growth in recent years makes it an increasingly attractive target for fast-casual chains looking to plant roots in the Austin metro's northern suburbs. Love our content? Add WhatNow as a preferred source on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Be the first to know. From new restaurant openings to exciting retail launches and real estate insights, be the first to know what's happening in Austin Daniela Velez is a bilingual journalist and communications strategist based in Colombia. She has covered stories across the humanitarian, political, and entertainment sectors, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective shaped by her background in Communications and Political Philosophy from Universidad de La Sabana and additional training in Modern Journalism from NYU

Piada Italian Street Food debuts Summer Fresca and dirty soda customizations for seasonal beverage push. Jun 8 2026 The Summer Fresca beverages and dirty soda customizations will be available at all Piada locations nationwide from June 2 through mid-September. Piada Italian Street Food, the nation's leading fast-casual Italian restaurant concept, announced it is bringing fresh summer flavors to its beverage lineup with the launch of its new Summer Fresca beverages and customizable Italian crème-style "dirty soda" additions beginning Tuesday, June 2 through mid-September. Inspired by the growing "field-to-beverage" trend and the bright flavors of summer farmers markets, Piada's new Summer Fresca blends watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries and a hint of lemon into a refreshing seasonal drink available for $4.25. Guests can enjoy the Summer Fresca as is or make it "dirty" with Piada's Coconut Cold Foam, the brand's premium non-dairy coconut cream topping, for an indulgent twist on the summer beverage. "Summer is all about fresh, vibrant flavors that feel both nostalgic and refreshing," said Dawn McClung, Manager of Culinary Innovation at Piada Italian Street Food. "We wanted to take familiar summer fruits and put our own spin on them. The cantaloupe adds a subtle sweetness and unexpected twist that makes the drink uniquely Piada." Piada is also introducing a new way for guests to customize any fountain beverage in-store with its Italian crème-style "dirty soda" addition. For an additional 75 cents, guests can add Coconut Cold Foam to any soda for a richer, dessert-inspired experience. Unlike traditional dirty sodas, Piada's version features a thicker whipped coconut cream with a subtle tropical flavor designed to elevate classic soda combinations, including customizable favorites like Dirty Dr Pepper. "We're leaning into the dirty soda trend, but making it our own," McClung said. "Our Coconut Cold Foam transforms a refreshing beverage into something more indulgent while still feeling light and craveable." To celebrate the launch, Piada will host a Summer Fresca Launch Party Pop-Up at Lynd Fruit Farm's Market on Morse (9399 Morse Road SW, Pataskala, OH) 43062on Friday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can sample the new Summer Fresca, receive exclusive Piada swag while supplies last, and enter to win prizes including Free Piada for a Year, a $100 Lynd Fruit Farm gift card, and a $100 gift basket by scanning a QR code at the event. Attendees will also receive postcards featuring a free Summer Fresca offer and limited-edition sticker packs. The celebration extends beyond the pop-up event. On June 12, every guest who purchases a Summer Fresca at any Piada location nationwide will be automatically entered for a chance to win Free Piada for a Year, with one winner selected from purchases made at the Lynd Fruit Farm event and one winner selected from qualifying loyalty purchases made online or in-store. Piada will also award 50 free entrees through the promotion. The Summer Fresca beverages and dirty soda customizations will be available at all Piada locations nationwide from June 2 through mid-September. Guests can order Summer Fresca both ways in-store and online, and guests who want to make their fountain or tea beverages dirty can order in-store only. Guests who order a Summer Fresca between June 2 and June 8 will earn an exclusive Golden Badge and 100 bonus points through Piada Rewards. A standard Summer Fresca badge will remain available for the duration of the seasonal beverage offering. For official giveaway rules and details, visit: Piada Summer Fresca Giveaway Details.

Piada Italian Street Food now open in Schertz. Piada Italian Street Food serves customizable pasta bowls, chopped salads and more. (Courtesy Piada Italian Street Food) An Italian fast-casual restaurant chain has opened its first San Antonio-area location. Piada Italian Street Food opened March 25 inside the Schertz Station development at 18430 N. I-35, Ste. 100. According to previous reporting from Community Impact, several new restaurants have opened in the last six months within the shopping area, such as Smoothie King, Dave's Hot Chicken, Cava and Chipotle. Piada Italian Street Food specializes in piadas, which are Italian-style wrapped sandwiches, according to its website. The restaurant also offers chopped salads, customizable pasta bowls and more. One more thing A second San Antonio-area Piada Italian Street Food location is being planned for the Huebner Oaks shopping area on the North Side of San Antonio, according to permits the business filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. No official opening dates have been announced as of publication time. * Opened March 25 * 18430 N. IH-35 frontage road, Ste. 100, Schertz * www.mypiada.com/locations/schertz-station Andrew is a business and features reporter for Community Impact in the San Antonio metro. Before joining CI, he was a general assignment reporter for the Cumberland Times-News in Western Maryland. He graduated from Frostburg State University in 2024 with a degree in professional writing and journalism. When he's not writing, you can find him on a hiking trail or running at the park. For business updates and story ideas, email Andrew at: [email protected] Thanks for reading! Daily news about your community is free, and your support is invaluable. Give $10 now towards CI's journalistic mission across Texas.