Waffle House #20579

A new Waffle House restaurant is under development at 370 W. Interstate 30 in Royse City. The project, registered with TDLR as Waffle House #20579, involves the new construction of a 1,840 sq ft dining facility. Waffle House, Inc. is the owner of record, and the design is attributed to Mark D. Pavey, AIA - Architect. The scope of work is explicitly listed as a New Restaurant, indicating a full build rather than a renovation.

The filing indicates an estimated construction cost of $300,000, which translates to $163 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the Rockwall County median of $135 for similar new construction filings. The total estimated cost is below the county median of $945,000 for its type, placing it in the bottom quarter of recent filings. The scheduled build window is 182 days, which is close to the county median of 240 days.

TDLR completed the plan review in April 2025. Construction is scheduled to start in May 2026 and is scheduled to finish in October 2026. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Brian Gary Stanton. This status ensures the site is not subject to specific floodplain development restrictions.

This development is part of a broader portfolio for Waffle House, Inc., which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,800,000. These include locations in Waco, Splendora, Anna, Fort Worth, and Little Elm. The design firm, Mark D. Pavey, AIA - Architect, has also been recorded on six other Waffle House projects in the state, including a location in Kingwood. This consistency suggests a standardized build process for the brand across Texas.

The project is privately funded on private land for private use. The surrounding area in ZIP code 75189 has a population of about 44,348, with a median household income of $118,105. Nearby businesses include Palio's Pizza Cafe, Whataburger, and Dairy Queen. The Rockwall County unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in July 2026.