NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – H-E-B officially opened a new store in New Braunfels to replace the previous H-E-B location.
The newest location for the Texas grocer is 122,000 square feet and is located right next to the former store at 651 S. Walnut.
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It’s 40,000 square feet larger than the previous store, according to a press release.
The store will employ more than 500 partners, adding roughly 150 new positions from the previous H-E-B.
“We are thrilled to bring a new H-E-B store to New Braunfels, which introduces our customers to some exciting features and departments that are firsts for our company,” said H-E-B Public Affairs Manager Julie Bedingfield.
The new location features the company’s first two-story True Texas BBQ in addition to a Home by H-E-B department.
True Texas BBQ was named the best barbecue chain in Texas by Texas Monthly and a top barbecue chain in the nation by Thrillist.
A press release from H-E-B states that the retailer plans to open more Home by H-E-B departments inside additional H-E-B locations throughout the year.
H-E-B’s new location in New Braunfels will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week.