Tumble 22 Plans New Location in Austin
The restaurant chain will renovate a former bookstore space on South Lamar Boulevard.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Tumble 22 has filed a permit to open a new restaurant location in Austin at 3001 S. Lamar Blvd. The upcoming site will occupy a 3,500-square-foot space formerly held by Half Price Books.
Why it matters
This expansion represents the continued growth of Tumble 22 as it transitions from its origins as a food trailer into a broader Texas restaurant chain.
The renovation of the South Lamar site is estimated to cost $500,000. Tumble 22 currently manages nine locations across Texas and plans to reach 11 total units with this expansion.
The players
Tumble 22
A Texas-based restaurant chain that specializes in hot chicken and grew from a single food trailer into a statewide business.
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
The state agency responsible for overseeing regulatory licensing and construction project filings for businesses across Texas.
Half Price Books
A national bookstore chain that previously occupied the space at 3001 S. Lamar Blvd.
The details
The restaurant chain filed a renovation permit with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to prepare the property vacated in March. The company is currently awaiting final permits before construction begins on the new location.
Timeline
2016: Tumble 22 began operations as a food trailer.
March 2026: Half Price Books vacated the property on South Lamar.
October 6, 2026: Tumble 22 filed a construction permit for the site.
October 15, 2026: The projected start date for renovation work.
April 2027: The target completion date for construction.
Market Landscape
The conversion of the former Half Price Books building follows a broader trend of hospitality groups repurposing large-format retail spaces along Austin's primary traffic corridors. This strategy allows established restaurant chains to secure high-visibility locations as they compete for market share in the rapidly developing city.
Local diners can expect a new dining option on South Lamar Boulevard once construction is completed in the spring of 2027. This location will add to the restaurant's footprint in Austin, increasing accessibility for nearby residents.
The takeaway
Tumble 22 continues its evolution from a small food trailer into a significant statewide hospitality brand. Residents should monitor the progress of the renovation as the chain prepares to occupy this prominent South Lamar site.
Further reading
For more updates on local business growth, check out the Austin Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chron.
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