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Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Beaumont, TX
249 N Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX, 77706
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 249 N Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $300K across about 1,930 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $300K
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- Reported floor area
- 1,930 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $155/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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6 days after the preceding date shown.
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244 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is undergoing a renovation at The Oaks Shopping Center in Beaumont, Texas. The filing lists the address as 249 N Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77706. The project involves the alteration of an existing building with a total size of 1,930 sq ft. The estimated cost for this work is $299,500.
The owner of record is Lone Star QSR Beaumont LLC. The registered accessibility specialist for this TDLR filing is James A Gee. The work is classified as a Renovation/Alteration. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Construction Timeline and Status
Plan review was completed in January 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in January 2025 with a planned completion date of October 2025. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
The scheduled build window for this project is 244 days. This is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in Harris County. The estimated cost is above the county median of $250,000 for this type of work. The cost per square foot is $155, which is above the county median of $80 per square foot.
The project is located in Harris County. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 77706, the population is about 30,754. The median household income is $77,644. There are 14,963 housing units in the area. The median owner-occupied home value is $238,800. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied.
Other registered projects in the same area include Classic Acura, cabana mariscos, Glen Oaks Apartments, Qdoba Mexican Eats, and The Circuit. These projects involve additions to existing buildings or renovations and alterations. Businesses already near this site include Jason's Deli, Chaba Thai Bistro, Little Caesars Pizza, Honey-B-Ham, Puppy Love Dog Store & Boutique, and Subway.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 249 N Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77706 in Beaumont, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $300K covering 1,930 sq ft. Lone Star QSR Beaumont LLC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on January 24, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Beaumont open?
The TDLR record shows the project has not yet recorded a final inspection. Third-party web mentions indicate the location is listed as open on the company's website and Facebook, but construction status does not confirm current operations.
What is the cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the renovation is $299,500. This figure is above the Harris County median of $250,000 for similar renovation and alteration filings.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in January 2025. Plan review was also completed in January 2025.
Who is the owner of the property?
The owner of record is Lone Star QSR Beaumont LLC. The registered accessibility specialist is James A Gee.
What is the size of the renovation?
The renovation covers 1,930 sq ft of the existing building. The cost per square foot is $155.
What is Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 249 N Dowlen Rd in Beaumont, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Existing Building Renovation
Is Tropical Smoothie Cafe open in Beaumont?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 2025 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Tropical Smoothie Cafe located?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is located at 249 N Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX, 77706, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Lone Star QSR Beaumont LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Tropical Smoothie Cafe, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Tropical Smoothie Cafe cost and how big is it?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has an estimated construction value of $300K and approximately 1,930 square feet (about $155/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Existing Building Renovation
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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249 N Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX, 77706
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