Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST in Forney, TX
840 N FM 548, Forney, TX, 75126
POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST is a new construction project at 840 N FM 548, Forney, in Kaufman County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jan 2026). The project has an estimated value of $1.3M across about 2,571 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
- 2,571 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $506/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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Project timeline
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5 timeline dates shown.
Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
84 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
180 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
198 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST
The new construction project for Popeye's FM 548 & Ridgecrest at 840 N FM 548 in Forney is complete. The TDLR record confirms that the final inspection passed in June 2025, and the state closed the project file in January 2026. This construction project covers a 2,571 sq ft footprint with an estimated cost of $1,300,000.
Project Scope and Ownership
LB DFW, LLC is the owner of record for this new construction. The filing identifies the work as a new Popeye's restaurant. JAW Architects, INC. served as the design firm, and Clinton P Ryan was the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
The construction timeline was concise. The filing listed a start date of January 2025 and a scheduled completion of June 2025. This 180-day build window is shorter than the 242-day median scheduled window for similar new construction projects in Kaufman County. The estimated cost of $1,300,000 is close to the county median of $1,200,000 for this type of work.
Local Context and Comparisons
The $506 per square foot cost is above the county median of $146 per square foot. The 2,571 sq ft size is below the county median of 8,572 sq ft for new construction filings. LB DFW, LLC has two other TDLR-registered Popeyes projects in Sulphur Springs and Lewisville, both with review complete. JAW Architects, INC. has six other registered projects in Texas, including locations in Austin, Justin, and Plano.
Forney, in Kaufman County, has a population of about 77,116 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income is $104,001. Nearby businesses include ALDI, AMC CLASSIC Forney 12, and Kroger Fuel Center. The Kaufman County unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. This project is one of several new constructions in the area, including Frost Bank and Village at Gateway.
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POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST is a New Construction project located at 840 N FM 548, Forney, TX 75126 in Forney, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.3M covering 2,571 sq ft. LB DFW, LLC is the property owner and JAW ARCHITECTS, INC. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 9, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Popeye's in Forney open for business?
The TDLR record indicates the construction is complete and the final inspection passed in June 2025. The project file closed in January 2026. This confirms the building phase is finished, but the record does not state the specific opening date for customers.
Who owns the Popeye's at FM 548 and Ridgecrest?
LB DFW, LLC is the owner of record for this project. The design firm is JAW Architects, INC. The registered accessibility specialist is Clinton P Ryan. The project is privately funded.
How much did the new Popeye's construction cost?
The estimated cost was $1,300,000. This figure is close to the Kaufman County median of $1,200,000 for similar new construction filings. The cost per square foot was $506.
When was the construction completed?
The final inspection passed in June 2025. The TDLR closed the project file in January 2026. The scheduled completion date on the filing was June 2025.
What is the square footage of the new Popeye's?
The building is 2,571 sq ft. This is below the county median of 8,572 sq ft for new construction projects in Kaufman County.
What is POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST?
POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST is a new construction project at 840 N FM 548 in Forney, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Construction Popeye's
Is POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST open in Forney?
Construction on POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jan 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST located?
POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST is located at 840 N FM 548, Forney, TX, 75126, in Kaufman County.
Who is the owner or developer of POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST?
LB DFW, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST?
JAW ARCHITECTS, INC. is the design firm of record for POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST cost and how big is it?
POPEYE'S FM 548 & RIDGECREST has an estimated construction value of $1.3M and approximately 2,571 square feet (about $506/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Construction Popeye's
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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840 N FM 548, Forney, TX, 75126
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