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Tumble 22 obtains Texas liquor license for Austin Arboretum location

Tumble 22 obtains Texas liquor license for Austin Arboretum location

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State permit issued Sept. 29; the Great Hills Trail restaurant was scheduled to open Nov. 7, with no opening confirmed.

October 16th, 2026: Company reaffirms Nov. 7 Arboretum opening

Overview

Updated Oct 31

Texas regulators issued a mixed-beverage license to Tumble 22 at 9761 Great Hills Trail on Sept. 29, clearing the way for beer and cocktails at the chain's planned Arboretum restaurant. The company scheduled the opening for Nov. 7, with a free O.G. sandwich once a month for a year for the first 75 guests. No confirmation that the restaurant opened on that date had been published as of Nov. 8.

Tumble 22 planned Friends & Family events on Oct. 30-31, with net proceeds going to Lone Star Circle of Care's Big Pink Bus and Heroes Resource Center. The chain also plans a South Lamar restaurant in 2027.

Why it matters

A liquor license lets Tumble 22 sell beer and cocktails at its newest Austin restaurant, the Arboretum site.

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Key Indicators

9
Tumble 22 locations open in Texas
Nine restaurants were open statewide as of Oct. 15, 2026, according to Chron.
Nov 7, 2026
Scheduled opening date
Tumble 22 planned to open the Great Hills Trail location on this date. No public confirmation of the opening appeared as of Nov. 8.

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People Involved

Avid Noble
Avid Noble
President of Tumble 22
Overseeing the chain's expansion
KB
Ken Brendemihl
Chief executive officer of Tumble 22
Leading Tumble 22's Texas expansion

Organizations Involved

Tumble 22
Tumble 22
Restaurant chain
Operating nine Texas locations as of Oct. 15, 2026; Arboretum opening was scheduled for Nov. 7 and has not been confirmed.

Hot chicken chain known for all-natural, Texas-raised chicken that is hand-breaded and tumbled 22 times before frying.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
State regulator
Issued license on Sept. 29, 2026

State agency that issues and regulates alcoholic beverage licenses and permits in Texas.

Timeline

2016 October 2026

7 events Latest: October 16th, 2026 · 4 weeks ago
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  1. Company reaffirms Nov. 7 Arboretum opening

    Latest Announcement

    A new release confirms the Nov. 7 opening at the Arboretum, the South Lamar plan for 2027, and Friends & Family fundraisers on Oct. 30-31. The site is across from Trader Joe's.

  2. South Lamar site tied to former bookstore space

    Announcement

    Tumble 22 will take over part of an old bookstore on South Lamar Boulevard for its planned 2027 location.

  3. Tumble 22 files South Lamar remodel permit

    Filing

    Tumble 22 filed a state permit for a 3,500-square-foot South Lamar Boulevard restaurant. A spokesperson said work had not started because the company was waiting on permits, and the restaurant was expected to open in 2027.

  4. Company announces Nov. 7 opening date

    Announcement

    Tumble 22 says the Arboretum location will open Nov. 7, with a South Lamar site planned for 2027.

  5. Texas ABC issues license for Great Hills Trail

    Regulatory

    State records show a mixed beverage license issued to Tumble 22 at 9761 Great Hills Trl, Austin.

  6. Ken Brendemihl named Tumble 22 CEO

    Leadership

    Tumble 22 brings in Ken Brendemihl as chief executive officer as it expands across Texas with two new Austin locations.

  7. Tumble 22 begins as Austin food trailer

    Founding

    The chain starts as a single mobile chicken joint in Austin.

Scenarios

1

Restaurant opens Nov. 7 as announced

Deadline passed (Nov 7, 2026)

Discussed by: Company release via Austin Food Magazine and Community Impact

Tumble 22 scheduled the Great Hills Trail location to open Nov. 7, 2026. The first 75 guests were promised a free O.G. sandwich monthly for a year. No public confirmation of the opening appeared as of Nov. 8.

2

Opening delayed past Nov. 7

Deadline passed (Nov 7, 2026)

Discussed by: None explicitly; a common outcome for restaurant permits

Construction or final inspections slip, pushing the opening to a later date. The TABC license remains valid but the planned launch does not occur on the announced day.

Historical Context

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September 2016 to September 2026

Tumble 22 expansion (2016-2026)

Tumble 22 grew from a single Austin food trailer to nine Texas locations in a decade, adding restaurants in Pflugerville, Houston, San Marcos, Round Rock, and Cedar Park.

Then

The chain built a regional following for its hot chicken and full bar.

Now

Each new location required state and local permits, including TABC licenses.

Why this matters now

This license marks the latest regulatory step in Tumble 22's ongoing expansion, with the company eyeing further growth into 2027.

Sources

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data.texas.gov Austin Food Magazine Community Impact Tumble 22 Austin Business Journal Chron National Law Review RestaurantNews.com Community Impact