Austin has seen the opening of three new eateries, a notable development given the current state of the restaurant industry in Texas. The Texas Restaurant Association has released a report detailing challenges faced by restaurants across the state. Higher costs and decreased traffic are among the issues reported by Texas restaurants.

Food costs have increased for a significant majority of establishments, while many have also seen rises in labor costs and declines in customer traffic. Further information on the Texas restaurant industry and its challenges can be found in the Texas Restaurant Association's latest report, as reported by KXAN-NBC.