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. McKinney is about 12 miles east of Frisco. 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 per class from six to 12.
Founder and CEO Ruth Thompson stated that the expanded facility enables the organization to train up to 32 individuals during each 12-week semester. The move marks a significant step in preparing adults with disabilities for careers in the hospitality industry.
To support the project, the McKinney Community Development Corp. provided $970,000 for infrastructure improvements. The development was overseen by KDC, with Corgan serving as the architect and Brasfield & Gorrie as the contractor. Construction on the facility began in May of the previous year.
The opening of this headquarters adds to the growing number of corporate and nonprofit investments in North Texas. The facility aims to provide structured training and employment pathways for its participants.
