Indoor playground chain makes big push into Houston

Kids Empire, a chain of indoor children’s playgrounds, has opened its first Houston location with a plan for many more on the way. 

California-based company opened its first Houston location at 9749 Westheimer Road on Dec. 13. Currently, there are plans for more locations in Willowbrook, Cypress and Sugar Land. 

The Westchase location is 18,000 square feet and will have 15 to 20 employees, mostly high school or college students. All the Houston locations will be 10,000 to 20,000 square feet…