Oakberry Plans Huge Expansion in Texas Starting with Houston

Oakberry signed a multi-unit franchise deal with the Rand Group in Texas with first locations opening in Austin, Dallas, and Houston in 2026.

Candese Charles Regional Reporter
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Oakberry, a global acai bowl and smoothies brand, is planning a major expansion into the Texas market with the first locations set to pop up in Houston, Austin, and Dallas in 2026.

Texans should brace themselves for the rollout of an anticipated nearly hundred stores in areas near universities, fitness, and wellness hubs.

The Rand Group is partnering with Oakery to bring the Brazilian-born brand to the Lone Star State. What Now Houston reached out to Rand Group CFO, Rick Marshall, and VP, Heather Harris, for details about the expansion, but did not hear back by the time of this publication. We also reached out to Oakberry COO, Lenardo Gasparin, who also did not respond to our request for comment did relinquish some details about the Oakberry/Rand Group collaboration in a recent press release.

“As we continue our journey of expansion across the U.S., we’re committed to working with top-tier partners—and our partnership with Rand Group is a strong representation of that commitment,” Gasparin said in the press release.

“Together, we’re ensuring OAKBERRY locations are opening in the right places, at the right time, to best serve our consumers and communities in Texas.”

Known for its authentic acai sourced directly from the Amazon, Oakberry offers a variety of healthy eats to translate to healthy living. Rich antioxidants, vegan, and free from fats, cholesterol, and colorants, Oakberry’s acai is at the bedrock of many of its widely acclaimed healthy treats, including bowls and smoothies, which you can create your own or choose from Oakberry-designed treats like The Crunchy, The Original, or The Fruity.

Take a look at the full menu here to get ready for the Oakberry explosion taking place in Austin, Dallas, and Houston starting at the beginning of 2026.

Oakberry Plans Huge Expansion in Texas Starting with Houston
Photo: Official

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Candese Charles first fell in love with journalism in the second grade, when she started the Charles Gazette. Since then, her career as a journalist has taken her to TV screens in New Orleans, the Bay Area, and Las Vegas. She believes that a good story has the power to change the world or at least change the way you think about food. Food is a love language for her, as both her father and brother are chefs. Originally from Los Angeles, after a trek across the country for her career as a TV news reporter, she's happy to call North Las Vegas home. When she's not writing about the hottest and newest restaurants, she's spending time with her family, catching concerts and music festivals, or brunching with her besties. She's excited to bring you a delicious bite of the next big restaurant.
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