NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – NewQuest is under construction on the highly anticipated Sprouts Farmers Market in Creekside Town Center in a groundbreaking market expansion to bring the first organic-focused supermarket to Comal County.
The developer is anticipating a Q1 2026 opening for Sprouts, a 23,434-sf store that will be conveniently parked within walking distance of Creekside Town Center’s multifamily component and premier shopping, dining and entertainment brands. The Phoenix-based chain is the first grocer in NewQuest’s 400-acre development, which now exceeds one million sf of built space with room for another 100,000 sf in the Texas Hill County town of New Braunfels.
“Sprouts is a great addition to both the community and Creekside. Not only does this add a component to the project we have been missing, but it also kicks off another phase of development that is sure to bring even more life to the area,” says Austin Alvis, president and chief development officer of Houston-based NewQuest.
Sprouts has nearly 55 locations in Texas, the closest of which is 35 miles southeast of New Braunfels. GLR Inc. is the general contractor for the new store, a ground-up undertaking in Creekside’s Phase II development.
NewQuest’s Creekside Town Center, prominently positioned along Interstate 35 and FM 306, has grown exponentially in sync with surrounding master-planned communities that have sprouted up in recent years. At last count, there are roughly 51,000 single-family homes close by and another 18,800 on drawing boards or under construction. The 10-mile trade area boasts nearly 165,000 residents, with the average household income hovering $119,000 per year.
Additional synergy comes from the neighbor directly across the street – the top-visited Buc-ee’s in Texas and fourth most popular one in the nation. Meanwhile inside Creekside is the soon-to-be developed Topgolf and EoS Fitness, which will be located close to one of NewQuest’s top drawing cards, EVO Entertainment. NewQuest’s built space is 99% occupied.
“NewQuest had the foresight to invest in this Texas Hill Country location in 2006. It’s been astonishing to watch New Braunfels develop into such a strong market,” Kevin Sims, senior vice president and leasing director of the firm. He and Nick Ramsey, senior vice president, lease Creekside Town Center.
CENTRAL TEXAS LEASE
254 Tan has leased 1,594 sf of retail space in Cottonwood Creek Market, located at the intersection of Interstate 35 S and West Loop 340/TX 6, Waco, from NewQuest. Nina Irwin of NewQuest represented the landlord. Gregg Glime and Caleb Loudamy of Cromwell Commercial Group represented the tenant.
SOUTH TEXAS LEASES
Swig has ground-leased a 0.51-acre (22,590 sf) retail pad site in Fort Bend Town Center Phase II, located at the intersection of TX 6 and Fort Bend Parkway, Missouri City, from NewQuest. Andrew Alvis and Bob Conwell of NewQuest represented the landlord. Jeff Hayes and Travis Waltmon, formerly with NewQuest and now Palo Duro Commercial, represented the tenant.
Clara Rose Boutique has leased 1,690 sf of retail space in Shoppes at San Felipe, located at the intersection of San Felipe and South Voss roads, Houston, from NewQuest. Nina Irwin of NewQuest represented the landlord. Randal and Michelle Moudry of Moudry Real Estate Advisors LLC represented the tenant.
Vital Care has leased 795 sf of retail space in Cypress Village Station, located at the intersection of TX 290 and Skinner Road, Cypress, from NewQuest. Nina Irwin of NewQuest represented the landlord. Bruce Wallace and Cole Ranier of Jolink Wallace Interest represented the tenant.
