KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
August 4, 2020
By Jennifer Miko and Katrina Katsarelis
The list of Katy business affected by the pandemic continues to grow and experts warn residents this is likely just the first wave. From mom and pop businesses to retail chains, to entertainment venues, every kind of Katy business feels the impact.
Inside Katy Mills Mall, numerous food service operators have temporarily closed their locations. Additionally, several small and large retailers have posted “going out of business” signs or have already vacated. Economic strains have forced Bass Clothing, Lane Bryant, and Last Call Nieman Marcus to close soon as well.
Katy Mills Mall Retailers Affected by Pandemic Economy
Bass Factory Outlet – store closing
Catherine’s – closed
Dickies Retail Store – temporarily closed
Lane Bryant – store closing this week
Last Call Neiman Marcus – store closing
New York & Company – store closing
Vans – closed
Wilson Leather – store closing by end of the year
Katy Mills Mall Eateries Temporarily Closed
Dippin’ Dots
Nestle Toll House Café by Chip
Marble Slab Creamery
Asian Too
Many Local and National Chain Restaurants Have Closed
Katy restaurants and bars have been hit particularly hard, with several of them quietly closing their doors. Other establishments struggle to hang on until they can reopen at full capacity.
JD and Jessica Merritt opened Battlehops Brewery in Old Katy, a little over a year ago. During the last six months, they’ve had to close three times due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
“It's been a tough year as we celebrated the brewery's first anniversary during a shutdown, but support from Katy is keeping the brewery alive,” says Jessica Merritt. "As a locally-owned small business, we're in this for the long haul and will do what's necessary to stick around."
In part two of this story, Katy Magazine will share the stories of more struggling local businesses, as well as Katy business leaders, to find out what can be expected in the months to come, and what the community can do to help.
Below is a list of closed, and temporarily closed, Katy-area businesses.
Aki Sushi and Asian Fusion – temporarily closed
410 W. Grand Pkwy South
Bernie’s Burger Bus – closed 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Big Paulie’s Pizzeria - closed 6420 FM 1463
Chicago Pizza – temporarily closed
24515 Katy Freeway
Cowboy Chicken – temporarily closed 20702 Katy Freeway
Duck n Bao - closed
510 S. Mason Road
Fuddruckers – temporarily closed
24033 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Grazia – closed
22764 Westheimer Parkway
Land and Sea Sushi - closed
22720 Morton Ranch Road
Las Alamedas – closed
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Legend’s Café - closed
25707 Westheimer Parkway
Luby’s – temporarily closed
24033 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Miyabi – temporarily closed
1315 W. Grand Parkway South
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt – closed
22756 Westheimer Parkway
Pei Wei - closed
1590 S Mason Rd
Peli Peli - temporarily closed
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Queens Café - closed
3154 North Fry Road
Sammy’s Sports Bar & Grill - closed
22762 Westheimer Parkway
Subway - closed
1215 Fry Rd.
TGI Fridays Katy Mills – closed
5304 Bell Patna Drive
Zoners - closed
25810 Westheimer Parkway
Local fitness centers, retail stores and movie theatres have also been impacted by the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic.
Fitness Businesses Closed in Katy
24-hour Fitness - closed
1719 Spring Green Blvd.
Altitude Trampoline Park – temporarily closed
24952 Katy Ranch Road
American Kids Athletics – closed
3211B N. Fry Road
Athlete Connection – temporarily closed
25311 Kingsland Blvd.
Cyclebar - closed
2717 Commercial Center Blvd.
K Dance and Fitness – temporarily closed
21732 Provincial Blvd.
Katy Kips Gymnastics Club - closed
281-578-5477
Krowd Kombat – closed until further notice 5446 1st Sreet
Motion Stretch - closed
23510 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Shapes Fitness for Women - closed
23541 Westheimer Parkway
Closed Retailers in Katy Costumes and Dancewear - closed
515 S. Mason Road
Justice at LaCenterra – store closing
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Mystique Lingerie - closed
23114 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Pier 1 Imports – store closing
1172 Fry Road
Entertainment Centers Closed by Governor's Orders
AMC Katy Mills 20 - temporarily closed
5000 Katy Mills Circle
Alamo Drafthouse - temporarily closed
2707 Commercial Center Blvd.
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Inside Katy Mills Mall, numerous food service operators have temporarily closed their locations. Additionally, several small and large retailers have posted “going out of business” signs or have already vacated. Economic strains have forced Bass Clothing, Lane Bryant, and Last Call Nieman Marcus to close soon as well.