Quickly growing mealtime company Wonder is launching a Texas takeover. The upstart app, which describes itself as a “new kind of food hall,” is set to expand to San Antonio in early 2027.So what the heck is Wonder? Unlike traditional food halls, the concept precooks everything from a commissary, then finishes it in a central kitchen. The model allows the company to operate multiple “restaurants” out of one space. Guests can order fare from buzzy eateries like Tejas Barbecue and Di Fara Pizza or celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, José Andrés, and Marcus Samuelsson, but it is all being prepared by the same line.The company also operates storefronts, which offer pick-up service and limited dine-in space. In 2024, Wonder also purchased struggling delivery service Grubhub, making it possible to order from other local restaurants from the same app. Faster than you can say “vertical integration,” the start-up also gobbled up food media company Tastemade in 2025, blending commerce and content.Wonder also owns meal kit pioneer Blue Apron, AI-powered restaurant rewards program Claim, and robot-powered restaurant Spyce, known for preparing food in “three minutes or less."The corporation says Texas’ “suburban areas, characterized by densely populated communities and car-dependent infrastructure,” make it one of the nation’s most attractive markets. Wonder’s expansion will include storefront construction, kitchen buildouts, and technology infrastructure.“We're excited to enter Texas and introduce more people to what makes Wonder unique — chef-crafted menus, unmatched variety, and seamless convenience," says Tony Hoggett, CEO of Wonder North America, in a release. "Texas' dynamic food culture, population growth, and suburban footprint align closely with our delivery-first model.”The app has not shared exactly when it will flip the switch on Texas service, but it will first debut in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, followed by San Antonio, Houston, and Austin. ...read more read less