NADC Burger Closed Its Uptown Dallas Location
The McKinney Avenue restaurant ceased operations after thirteen months in business.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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NADC Burger has closed its Uptown Dallas restaurant on McKinney Avenue. The establishment served as a destination for its signature double-double Wagyu beef smashburger.
Why it matters
The closure stems from an unresolved issue regarding the restaurant's lease or landlord. The company is currently evaluating potential future locations within the D-FW area.
The restaurant occupied the space for 13 months following a renovation project that took 21 days. The brand currently maintains one location in Fort Worth and three in the Austin area.
The players
Neen Williams
He is a professional skateboarder and co-founder of the NADC Burger brand.
Phillip Frankland Lee
He is a chef and restaurateur who co-founded NADC Burger.
The details
The restaurant, which opened in a renovated two-story bar, specialized in a double-double smashburger featuring Wagyu beef, American cheese, onions, pickles, jalapeños, and house sauce. Founders Neen Williams and Phillip Frankland Lee established the brand in 2021.
Timeline
NADC was created in 2021.
The restaurant building underwent renovation in mid-2025.
The NADC Burger location in Dallas closed on Sept. 29, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move marks a contraction for a brand previously participating in the rapid expansion of smashburger concepts in urban restaurant corridors. The company must now navigate competitive commercial real estate environments to maintain its footprint against other casual dining rivals.
Customers who frequented the Uptown location will no longer have access to the brand's specific double-double Wagyu smashburger at that address. Those looking for the chain must now visit the remaining Fort Worth storefront or travel to the Austin area.
The takeaway
The closure highlights how even trendy, high-concept dining establishments are vulnerable to real estate and lease complexities. Maintaining a consistent presence in urban markets often requires navigating difficult negotiations with property owners.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Dallas Morning News.
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