Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella in Houston, TX
3008 Ella Blvd Suite B, Houston, TX, 77018
Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella is a new construction project at 3008 Ella Blvd Suite B, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jan 2023). The project has an estimated value of $150K across about 1,250 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $150K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 1,250 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $120/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 4mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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60 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
473 days after the preceding date shown.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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📰About Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella
Layne's Chicken Fingers – Ella is a new 1,250-square-foot takeout restaurant with a drive-thru located at 3008 Ella Blvd Suite B in Houston's Shady Acres neighborhood. The project was filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for new construction within an existing shell building. TDLR closed the project file in January 2023, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.
The owner of record is AYG Ella LLC, a private entity that funded the project on private land. The total estimated cost for the interior build-out was $150,000, resulting in a cost of $120 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for similar new construction filings, though the total project cost sits in the bottom quarter of the county's median range.
Design and Construction Details
Kashou Architecture Inc. served as the design firm of record for the project. Tim Mullins was the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. Construction was scheduled to begin in October 2021, with a planned completion date of January 2023. The scheduled build window of 473 days was longer than the Harris County median of 219 days for comparable projects.
AYG Ella LLC has one other TDLR-registered project, a Layne's Chicken Fingers location in Nederland with an estimated cost of $350,000. Kashou Architecture Inc. has been involved in six other registered projects in the region, including locations in Rosenberg, Houston, Pearland, and Sugar Land, with a combined estimated value of $9,950,000.
The surrounding area in ZIP code 77018 has a population of about 28,892 residents, with a median household income of $111,524 according to U.S. Census estimates. Nearby businesses include Lowe's Home Improvement, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, and various medical practices. City of Houston permit records show one building permit issued at this street address between August 2026 and August 2026, though this may relate to other tenants or suites at the same address.
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Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella is a New Construction project located at 3008 Ella Blvd Suite B, Houston, TX 77018 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $150K covering 1,250 sq ft. AYG Ella LLC is the property owner and Kashou Architecture Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 16, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Layne's Chicken Fingers Ella location open?
The TDLR record shows the project file was closed in January 2023, indicating the accessibility review process is complete. The company's website lists the location at 3008 Ella Blvd Ste C, but the construction record does not confirm current operating status.
Who is the owner of this project?
The owner of record is AYG Ella LLC. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
What is the size and cost of the build-out?
The interior build-out is 1,250 square feet with an estimated cost of $150,000. This calculates to $120 per square foot.
Who designed the restaurant?
Kashou Architecture Inc. is the design firm of record for this project.
When was the project filed with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in August 2021, with construction starting in October 2021.
What is Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella?
Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella is a new construction project at 3008 Ella Blvd Suite B in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior build-out of take out only restaurant with drive thru in existing shell building.
Is Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella open in Houston?
Construction on Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jan 2023. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella located?
Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella is located at 3008 Ella Blvd Suite B, Houston, TX, 77018, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella?
AYG Ella LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella?
Kashou Architecture Inc. is the design firm of record for Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella cost and how big is it?
Layne's Chicken Fingers - Ella has an estimated construction value of $150K and approximately 1,250 square feet (about $120/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior build-out of take out only restaurant with drive thru in existing shell building.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
Location & views
3008 Ella Blvd Suite B, Houston, TX, 77018
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