KDC and Hugs Café Inc. have opened the doors on a new headquarters and training academy in McKinney, Texas. The 13,500-square-foot, two-story facility serves as the new home for Hugs Café, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides training and employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Located at 221 Andrews St. in downtown McKinney, the new 13,500-square-foot headquarters brings Hugs Café, the Hugs Training Academy and administrative offices together under one roof for the first time. The space features a commercial training kitchen, four classrooms, collaborative learning areas, flexible workspaces, an outdoor patio and a rooftop deck—all created to support hospitality training and workforce development.

Construction began in May 2025, with KDC serving as developer, Corgan as architect, Brasfield & Gorrie as general contractor and Valliance Bank providing strategic financial support.

Making the Home for Hugs possible was truly a community effort. Support came from KDC, H-E-B, Sammons Enterprises Inc., Compatriot Capital, CA Hartnell, Brasfield & Gorrie, Lynn Family Foundation, McKinney Community Development Corporation, McKinney Arts Commission, The Mabee Foundation, Tomes Auto Group, Sue and Gary Reichling, FS Foundation, the Hugs Board and many individual donors.

Founded in 2015 by Ruth Thompson, Hugs Café has grown into a nationally recognized nonprofit with two café locations, two Hugs Training Academies and a growing network of affiliate partners. The new Home for Hugs is more than a building—it's a place where skills are built, confidence grows and new opportunities begin every day.

KDC is proud to support Hugs Café through its KDC Cares Program, which provides both development services and financial support to nonprofits making a meaningful difference. This new headquarters will help further Hugs Café’s mission of creating a more inclusive and empowered workforce in the community.

Read press release here.