Whole Foods Market Plano (renovation)

The Whole Foods Market Plano renovation at 2201 Preston Road is a 62,000-square-foot project valued at $4,825,000. This specific filing, registered with TDLR in May 2025, describes a comprehensive alteration of the existing retail space. The scope includes the installation of a high-density automated storage and retrieval system within the current footprint. This technical addition distinguishes the work from a standard cosmetic update, requiring significant structural and mechanical integration within the existing building envelope.

Rounds VanDuzer Architects serves as the design firm of record for this Collin County project. The estimated cost of $4,825,000 places the renovation in the top quarter of similar filings in the county, where the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration projects is $220,000. While the total value is significantly higher than the county median, the cost per square foot of $78 aligns closely with the median of $78 for comparable work. The scheduled build window of 186 days is longer than the median of 92 days for similar projects, reflecting the complexity of integrating automated systems into an operational retail space.

The project timeline indicates plan review was completed in May 2025, with construction starting in June 2025. The filing listed a completion date of December 2025. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The registered accessibility specialist for this work is Clinton P Ryan. This registration ensures that the renovation meets specific accessibility standards mandated by state law for commercial spaces.

Whole Foods Market has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,766,000, including locations in Austin, Bee Cave, Richardson, and San Antonio. Most of these prior projects are marked as closed. The Plano renovation is part of a broader pattern of capital investment by the owner, though this specific project is the largest by value in the provided list. The site is located in ZIP code 75093, an area with a median household income of $121,226 and a median owner-occupied home value of $622,600, according to U.S. Census estimates.

Nearby businesses include Trader Joe’s, European Wax Center, Half Price Books, Barnes & Noble, and REI. The presence of multiple grocery and retail competitors in the immediate vicinity suggests a dense commercial corridor. The renovation aims to modernize the existing space to maintain competitiveness in this area. The automated storage system mentioned in the filing is a notable feature that may impact the store's operational efficiency and layout, though specific details about the customer experience are not included in the public filing.