Darkside Brick Oven Pizza Expands to San Antonio
Owners Michael and Denice Hawes have signed a lease to open a new Express location in a San Antonio strip center.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Darkside Brick Oven Pizza Co. is expanding its presence with a new restaurant planned for San Antonio. The expansion will feature a concept known as Dark Side Brick Oven Pizza Company Express.
Why it matters
The new location aims to provide easier access for patrons who currently travel over 30 minutes from San Antonio to visit the original restaurant in Boerne.
The original Boerne location currently requires a commute of more than 30 minutes for customers traveling from San Antonio. Owners plan to begin the finish-out process for the new space in the coming weeks.
The players
Michael Hawes
Michael Hawes is a co-owner of the Darkside Brick Oven Pizza Co. brand.
Denice Hawes
Denice Hawes is a co-owner of the Darkside Brick Oven Pizza Co. brand.
The details
Owners Michael and Denice Hawes finalized the lease for a space situated within a new strip center. The upcoming restaurant will operate under the brand name Dark Side Brick Oven Pizza Company Express.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: Owners announced the expansion via an Instagram video.
March 2027: The new San Antonio location is expected to open to the public.
Market Landscape
This move follows a broader industry trend where established suburban restaurant brands scale into larger metropolitan hubs. By entering the San Antonio market, the company positions itself to capture a larger customer base beyond its Boerne footprint.
Local pizza lovers will soon have a more convenient way to access the company's offerings without driving to Boerne. Customers can expect the new Express-branded location to be operational by early 2027.
The takeaway
Expanding to a high-traffic strip center can significantly increase brand visibility for local independent restaurants. Residents in the area should monitor upcoming social media announcements for official grand opening details.
What happens next
The company is scheduled to complete the facility build-out and open for business in March 2027.
Further reading
For more updates on restaurant growth in the area, visit our San Antonio Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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