It’s true, many department stores and franchise restaurant chains have gone by the wayside. But where one door closes, the millennial market has come to not only open a new one but also slap a fresh coat of paint on it.

Millennials are changing the way Houston shops, exercises and eats, both introducing new concepts and bringing back old favorites with a new twist. Let’s look at this new wave a little closer. These are some of the more intriguing millennial-powered businesses in Houston.

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