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Starbucks eyes new location along busy corridor in Northlake
By Micah Pearce at Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)
· July 6, 2026
· 3 min read
A busy corridor in southern Denton County continues to add popular brands. The latest is a national coffee shop chain.
Starbucks plans to build a new location in Northlake at the corner of FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road, just west of the fast-growing Harvest Town Center.
According to a filing w...
Key takeaway Starbucks plans to build a new location in Northlake at the corner of FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road, just west of the fast-growing Harvest Town Center.
Why this matters in Flower Mound News
The arrival of a new Starbucks in Northlake is the latest sign of the rapid commercial growth along the FM 407 corridor. As national chains like CVS Pharmacy and Starbucks move into the area, the strain on local infrastructure becomes increasingly apparent. The roadway, in particular, is in need of expansion to accommodate the influx of new businesses and residents. While Denton County has broken ground on micro-breakout projects to improve FM 407, the timeline for more substantial work, such as adding lanes from Gateway Drive to Cleveland-Gibbs Road, remains uncertain. This uncertainty raises concerns about the potential for increased traffic congestion and decreased quality of life for residents in the area. As the FM 407 corridor continues to evolve, it will be important to monitor the balance between commercial growth and infrastructure development to ensure that the area remains a desirable place to live and work.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A busy corridor in southern Denton County continues to add popular brands. The latest is a national coffee shop chain.
Starbucks plans to build a new location in Northlake at the corner of FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road, just west of the fast-growing Harvest Town Center.
According to a filing w...
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