Mansfield EDC approves incentive to help fund Hideaway Pizza site infrastructure, caps retaining‑wall aid at $385,000

The Mansfield Economic Development Corporation voted unanimously on Dec. 2 to approve an economic-development agreement intended to help cover infrastructure costs for a new Hideaway Pizza restaurant planned in Mansfield.

Jason, a staff member who presented the proposal, told the board the site requires approximately a 10-foot retaining wall and that the EDC’s contribution toward the wall and related infrastructure is limited to the actual cost “not to exceed 385,000.” He described the contribution as roughly 5% of the project’s total capital investment and said the restaurant’s sales could generate significant taxable food-and-beverage revenue at the location.

The presenter described the restaurant as a multi-level, destination-style project originating in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with about 24 locations across three states; the Mansfield site will include a second floor and be near an existing field house and other restaurants under construction. Jason also said the EDC has programmed funds for infrastructure in its 10-year capital plan and expects to consider this project in the fiscal-year 2027 budget.

Board members moved and seconded the amendment as read on the agenda; the board recorded a 6–0 vote in favor. The motion was recorded as made by Lonnie and seconded by Nicole in the meeting record.

The board’s approval authorizes staff to proceed with the development agreement as presented; funding is subject to final budget approval and to the terms specified in the agreement. The board corrected an item number on the record following the vote.