McDonald's (42-3031 SAO-2) in Cypress, TX

The renovation of the McDonald's at 28624 Northwest Freeway in Cypress is complete. TDLR closed the project file in March 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The filing, registered in February 2025, details a $250,000 alteration to the existing 2,078 sq ft facility.

Scope of Work and Design

McDonald's USA, LLC, the owner of record, engaged Castles Design Group to oversee the changes. The scope focused on interior updates, specifically a new customer service area, new restroom finishes aligned with brand decor, and updated dining and seating arrangements. Kathy Ann Riley served as the registered accessibility specialist for the project.

The estimated cost of $250,000 places this renovation at the median value for similar filings in Harris County. The project size is smaller than the county median of 4,000 sq ft, resulting in a cost of $120 per sq ft, which is above the county median of $80. The scheduled build window was 30 days, shorter than the 92-day median for comparable work in the area.

Project Timeline and Status

Construction began in September 2025, with a completion date of October 2025 listed on the filing. The project was privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR registered the project in February 2025 and completed plan review in the same month. The file remained open until March 2026, when the agency closed the project file.

McDonald's USA, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,310,000, including locations in Canyon Lake, Arlington, Flower Mound, New Braunfels, and Lake Worth. Castles Design Group has worked on six other projects totaling $9,930,000, including work at the El Paso Zoo and AutoNation CDJR Katy. The local ZIP code 77433 has a population of about 112,211 and a median household income of $137,348 according to Census estimates.