Churro Station Will Open New Hoover Location in Fall
The specialty dessert shop will move into a new Hoover storefront following the closure of its previous location.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Alabama-based dessert chain Churro Station is set to open a new shop at 4730 Chace Circle, Suite 108, in Hoover. The business expects to welcome customers this fall, marking a relocation for the operator following the closure of its site at The Summit in February 2026.
Why it matters
The move represents a strategic site transition for a niche operator seeking to maintain a local footprint after exiting a regional retail center. By relocating, the owners aim to continue offering their specific menu of churros, lattes, and ice cream to the Birmingham-area market.
The new Hoover facility at 4730 Chace Circle, Suite 108, replaces the previous Churro Station storefront that operated at The Summit before closing in February 2026.
The players
Churro Station
An Alabama-based dessert chain known for being the state's first dedicated churreria.
Aaron and Jazmin Diaz
The founders and operators who established the business after relocating from Mexico in 2019.
The details
The shop specializes in churros featuring a variety of custom fillings and toppings alongside a beverage menu that includes frappes, lattes, and sodas. Owners Aaron and Jazmin Diaz, who moved to Birmingham from Mexico in 2019, established the business as Alabama's first churreria. The new unit will be situated near existing businesses such as Ashley Mac's Kitchen and Five Guys.
Timeline
2019: Owners moved to Birmingham.
February 2026: The Summit location closed.
Fall 2026: Expected opening of the Hoover location.
Market Landscape
The move to Hoover follows the closure of the Churro Station location at The Summit. This transition reflects a strategic recalibration of site selection within the regional retail dessert market.
Operators looking at similar site transitions should monitor the impact of location changes on established customer traffic patterns. Timing the opening for the fall of 2026 allows the business to align its launch with seasonal shifts in dessert demand.
The takeaway
Relocating a retail unit requires careful consideration of proximity to established nearby competitors. Monitor the operational transition of the new site to see how the change in location affects sales volume compared to the previous storefront.
Further reading
For more on shifts in the local retail environment, see Openings & Closings.
More information
Find updates on the upcoming shop launch on the Churro Station official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by HooverSun.
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