The City of Justin announced in April 2026 that a Walmart Neighborhood Market of about 45,000 square feet, with a pharmacy, is coming to the Justin Crossing development near FM 156 and John Wiley Road. The city has not released a construction start or an opening date. As of Nov. 10, 2026, no construction filing for the store appears in the state's records.
- Status
- Announced
- Expected
- Date TBD (no construction start announced)
- Category
- Shopping
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Justin, TX
79/100 Realust Score · #38 of 84 North Texas cities
- Schools83/100
- Safety81/100
- Commute56/100
- Typical home$365K
Key dates
What's planned
Justin is getting a Walmart Neighborhood Market. The city announced the store on April 9, 2026. It will be about 45,000 square feet and will include a full-service pharmacy.
A Neighborhood Market is Walmart's smaller grocery format. It focuses on groceries, household basics and a pharmacy, without the general merchandise departments of a Supercenter.
The city worked with two development partners, Marathon Development and Warner Group, to land the store. Officials said they expect it to create 75 to 100 jobs and to anchor more shops and restaurants along FM 156.
When it could open, and how sure we are
There is no opening date. When the store was announced, the city said it had no construction start or opening timeline to share.
The most recent public update came in early August 2026. City officials said Walmart had finished its internal approvals and was working through remaining details with the developer. Engineering plans were expected to be submitted next, followed by city review and permits.
We also checked the state's construction registry on Nov. 10, 2026. Commercial projects over $50,000 must be registered there before work starts, and no Walmart project in Justin was listed. Until that filing appears, any opening date you see is a guess.
Steps before the doors open
Where it is
The store is planned inside Justin Crossing, at the southwest corner of FM 156 and John Wiley Road, south of downtown Justin.
Justin Crossing is a 63-acre tract the city annexed. Plans call for 160 homes, a small park, a trail connection north to John Wiley Road and about 25 acres of commercial land.
The city has described this corner as a future crossroads. A planned extension of FM 1171 would meet FM 156 here and give a direct route east to I-35W, with a bridge over the BNSF railroad tracks and FM 156. That road has its own timeline and is not part of the store project.
Why it matters for Justin
Local news called this the end of Justin's wait for a major grocer. For a large supermarket today, the closest options are in Argyle, Roanoke and north Fort Worth.
More stores are on the way nearby. Tom Thumb opened at Harvest Town Center in Argyle in March 2026. A Kroger Marketplace at Sendera Ranch, southwest of Justin, is expected to open in late 2026.
City officials have also said they are talking with grocers about a 1,200-acre development planned on Justin's west side. No grocer has been named for that site.
Nearest full-size grocery stores
Straight-line miles from the site. Driving distances are longer.
What happens next
Watch for three things: the city's economic development agreement for the project, engineering plans going to the city for review, and a state construction filing. The filing will list a planned start and finish date, which is usually the first solid clue to an opening season.
Other businesses are lining up along FM 156 too. As of August 2026, an O'Reilly Auto Parts had been approved, a McDonald's was in the approval process, and a QuikTrip was in design. Those are separate projects.
Project facts
| Store type | Walmart Neighborhood Market (grocery and pharmacy format)1 |
|---|---|
| Size | About 45,000 sq ft1,3 |
| Pharmacy | Full-service pharmacy planned3 |
| Location | Justin Crossing, near FM 156 and John Wiley Rd.1 |
| Development partners | Marathon Development and Warner Group1 |
| Jobs | 75 to 100 expected3 |
| City incentive | An economic development agreement is being negotiated; no terms released1,2 |
| Latest status | Walmart's internal approvals complete; engineering plans expected next (Aug. 2026)4 |
| State construction filing | None found as of Nov. 10, 20266 |
| Justin Crossing | 63 acres: 160 homes, a small park and about 25 acres of commercial land5 |
| County | Denton5 |
Features at a glance
The area around it
| Newest nearby grocery | Tom Thumb at Harvest Town Center, 1046 Market Way, Argyle (opened March 6, 2026)7 |
|---|---|
| Also coming | Kroger Marketplace at Sendera Ranch, north Fort Worth (expected late 2026)8 |
| Other FM 156 projects | O'Reilly Auto Parts (approved), McDonald's (in approvals), QuikTrip (in design), as of Aug. 20264 |
| West-side talks | City is in talks with grocers for a 1,200-acre development; none named1 |
Full timeline
- No state filing yet. No Walmart construction project in Justin appears in the state registry.6
- Internal approvals done. City officials say Walmart finished internal approvals; engineering plans are expected next. No construction timeline.4
- Jobs estimate shared. The store is expected to create 75 to 100 jobs and include a full-service pharmacy.3
- City announces Walmart. Justin announces a Walmart Neighborhood Market of about 45,000 sq ft for Justin Crossing.1,2
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Frequently asked questions
When will the Walmart in Justin open?
No date has been announced. The city has not released a construction start or opening date, and no state construction filing had been made as of Nov. 10, 2026.
Where is the Justin Walmart going?
In the Justin Crossing development, near the southwest corner of FM 156 and John Wiley Road.
Is it a Walmart Supercenter?
No. It is a Walmart Neighborhood Market of about 45,000 square feet, focused on groceries, with a full-service pharmacy.
Has construction started?
Not that we can confirm. In August 2026 the city said engineering plans were still to be submitted, and no state construction filing exists yet.
Will it have a gas station or pickup?
Neither has been announced. The city has confirmed only the store size and a pharmacy.
How many jobs will it bring?
About 75 to 100, according to the city.
Where do Justin residents shop for groceries now?
The nearest large supermarkets are outside town: Tom Thumb in Argyle, and stores in Roanoke and north Fort Worth. A Kroger Marketplace at Sendera Ranch is expected to open in late 2026.
Not confirmed yet
- When construction will start and when the store will open.
- The exact lot and street address inside Justin Crossing.
- Terms of the city's economic development agreement.
- Whether the store will have fuel pumps or grocery pickup.
Sources
- Cross Timbers Gazette: Justin lands Walmart Neighborhood Market (April 9, 2026)
- The Justin Journal: A Major Milestone for Justin: Walmart Neighborhood Market Announced (April 2026)
- The Justin Journal: Week of April 13, 2026
- The Justin Journal: Week of August 3, 2026 (development update)
- City of Justin newsletter: Justin Crossing development update
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: TABS project search (checked Nov. 10, 2026)
- Progressive Grocer: Latest Tom Thumb Store Now Open in North Texas (March 9, 2026)
- CultureMap Dallas: Kroger breaks ground, reveals opening for Princeton store (July 2026)
Researched and written by Realust from public records and news reports, checked November 10, 2026. Plans and dates change; dates are targets, not promises. Projects don't affect any city's Realust Score. See something out of date? Tell us.