Hugs Café Inc. has opened a new $10 million headquarters in McKinney, a facility designed to expand job training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. The nonprofit organization moved its operations into the two-story building on July 2, consolidating its café, hospitality training academy, and administrative offices under one roof.
The 13,500-square-foot structure is located at 221 Andrews St. in downtown McKinney, which is about 7 miles northeast of Allen. The building includes a training kitchen, four classrooms, a rooftop deck, and an outdoor patio. This new location allows the organization to double its capacity, increasing the number of trainees served in each class from six to 12.
Founder and CEO Ruth Thompson stated that the expanded facility enables the nonprofit to train up to 32 individuals during each 12-week semester. The project was overseen by developer KDC, with Corgan serving as the architect and Brasfield & Gorrie as the contractor. Construction on the site began in May of the previous year.
To support the development, the McKinney Community Development Corp. provided $970,000 specifically for infrastructure improvements. The opening of this headquarters marks another significant investment in the North Texas region, aiming to prepare adults with disabilities for careers in the hospitality industry.
