Tenant Improvement Tropical Smoothie Cafe (TX-241) in Willis, TX

A 1,800-square-foot tenant improvement for Tropical Smoothie Cafe was completed at 702 W. Montgomery Street in Willis. The project involved renovation and alteration work within an existing building shell, with an estimated construction cost of $250,000. Black Flag W1097 LLC served as the owner of record, while PSRBB Architects was the design firm responsible for the plans.

The TDLR registration for this project was filed in July 2023, with plan review completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in November 2023, and the filing indicated a completion date of November 2024. The final inspection was passed in January 2026, marking the successful conclusion of the physical construction phase.

Project Scope and Cost Context

At $139 per square foot, the project cost is above the Montgomery County median of $85 for similar renovation and alteration filings. The estimated total cost of $250,000 aligns closely with the county median for this type of work. The scheduled build window of 366 days was longer than the county median of 92 days, reflecting the timeline for this specific scope of interior fit-out within a commercial shell.

PSRBB Architects has been involved in other TDLR-registered projects, including developments in El Paso and Corpus Christi. This Willis project is part of a broader portfolio of commercial and retail improvements managed by the firm. The location is in ZIP code 77378, where the U.S. Census Bureau estimates a population of about 17,576 and a median household income of $68,595.

TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The record is now marked as Project Closed, indicating that all required inspections and regulatory steps have been satisfied. This status confirms that the renovation work at 702 W. Montgomery Street has met the necessary standards for completion.