McDonald's Needville (42-3182)

The McDonald's restaurant at 2727 School Street in Needville, Texas, is a new construction project totaling 3,655 sq ft. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, confirming that construction is complete. This facility features a dual-lane drive-thru layout located behind the main dining area, a specific design element noted in the project scope.

McDonald's USA is the owner of record for this development, which was privately funded on private land. The estimated cost for the project was $750,000, resulting in a cost of $205 per square foot. Castles Design Group served as the registered design firm, and Kathy Ann Riley was the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in January 2025.

Construction Timeline and Scope

Plan review for the project was completed in January 2025. Construction began in September 2025, with a scheduled completion date of January 2026. The actual final inspection occurred in August 2026, marking the end of the construction phase. The scope of work included the new restaurant structure, the dual-lane drive-thru, and associated site work. The scheduled build window of 135 days was shorter than the 201-day median for similar new construction filings in Fort Bend County.

In the surrounding area, other registered projects include a gas station, an O'Reilly Auto Parts renovation, and additions to existing buildings by local entities. The ZIP code 77461 has a population of about 12,397, with a median household income of $89,360 according to U.S. Census estimates. Nearby businesses include the Needville Independent School District and the Fort Bend County Tax Collector.

McDonald's USA has six other TDLR-registered projects in Texas, each with an estimated cost of $750,000. These locations are in Rosharon, New Braunfels, Odessa, Houston, and Pearland. Castles Design Group has worked on six other registered projects, including auto dealerships and other McDonald's locations, with a combined total value of $16,250,000. The project status is Inspection Complete, reflecting the successful conclusion of the construction and accessibility review process.