Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
IH-35W S. Frontage Road, Alvarado, TX, 76009
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a new construction project at IH-35W S. Frontage Road, Alvarado, in Johnson County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2026). The project has an estimated value of $1.3M across about 1,995 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.3M
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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
- 1,995 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $627/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 3mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
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85 days after the preceding date shown.
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439 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
221 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
The Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen project at IH-35W S. Frontage Road in Alvarado is a new ground-up fast-food restaurant building measuring 1,995 square feet. The structure is now complete, having passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026.
Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in July 2024, the project was filed as "Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - Alvarado, TX." The owner of record is RUAR Popeyes Properties, and the design firm is Benchmark Group. The estimated cost for this new construction was $1,250,000, which calculates to $627 per square foot.
Construction began in October 2024, following the completion of plan review in July 2024. The filing indicated a scheduled completion date of December 2025, though the final inspection occurred in August 2026. This timeline reflects a build window of 439 days, which is longer than the 222-day median scheduled build window for similar new construction filings in Johnson County.
Project Context and Ownership
RUAR Popeyes Properties holds one other TDLR-registered project, a Popeyes location in Glenn Heights valued at $1,200,000. Benchmark Group has designed six other projects in Texas, including Walmart locations in Dallas and Denison. The Alvarado site is privately funded and located on private land for private use.
In Johnson County, the median estimated cost for new construction filings is $750,000, with a median size of 7,000 square feet. This project's cost is above the county median, and its cost per square foot is above the county median of $131. The site is situated in a ZIP code with an estimated population of about 21,130 and a median household income of $73,696, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a New Construction project located at IH-35W S. Frontage Road, Alvarado, TX 76009 in Alvarado, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.3M covering 1,995 sq ft. RUAR Popeyes Properties is the property owner and Benchmark Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 25, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Popeyes in Alvarado open?
The construction is complete, and the building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026. The TDLR record confirms the building is finished, but it does not specify the business opening date.
Who owns the new Popeyes in Alvarado?
The owner of record for the Alvarado project is RUAR Popeyes Properties. The design firm of record is Benchmark Group.
How big is the new Popeyes building in Alvarado?
The new construction is 1,995 square feet. The estimated cost was $1,250,000, resulting in a cost of $627 per square foot.
When was the Popeyes in Alvarado built?
Construction started in October 2024. The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, completing the construction phase.
Is the Popeyes in Alvarado a new building?
Yes, the scope of work is listed as new construction for a ground-up fast-food restaurant building.
What is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a new construction project at IH-35W S. Frontage Road in Alvarado, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Ground up building for a fast-food restaurant.
Is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen open in Alvarado?
Construction on Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen located?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is located at IH-35W S. Frontage Road, Alvarado, TX, 76009, in Johnson County.
Who is the owner or developer of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
RUAR Popeyes Properties is the property owner/developer of record for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
Benchmark Group is the design firm of record for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen cost and how big is it?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has an estimated construction value of $1.3M and approximately 1,995 square feet (about $627/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Ground up building for a fast-food restaurant.
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.
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IH-35W S. Frontage Road, Alvarado, TX, 76009
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