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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy in Dallas, TX

2197 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX, 75220

Target date passed (Oct 2026)Review Complete

McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy is a new construction project at 2197 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $750K across about 3,904 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$750K
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Reported floor area
3,904 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$192/sqft
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Scheduled duration
1y 2mo
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May 19, 2025530 days across supplied datesOct 31, 2026

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    105 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    169 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    256 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy

A new McDonald's restaurant is under construction at 2197 W Northwest Hwy in Dallas, Texas. The filing identifies the project as McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy. This new construction project covers 3,904 sq ft with an estimated cost of $750,000. The owner of record is McDonald's USA, and the design firm is Castles Design Group. Kathy Ann Riley serves as the registered accessibility specialist for the project.

Construction Timeline and Status

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in May 2025. Construction is scheduled to start in September 2025 and is scheduled to finish in October 2026. TDLR completed the plan review in February 2026, and the current status is listed as Review Complete. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use.

Project Scope and Design

The scope of work involves building a new McDonald's restaurant building. The estimated cost per square foot is $192. This figure is above the Dallas County median of $125 per sq ft for new construction projects. The total estimated cost of $750,000 is below the county median of $950,000. The scheduled build window is 425 days, which is longer than the county median of 243 days.

Castles Design Group has designed this location and several other projects. Their portfolio includes the El Paso Zoo, AutoNation CDJR Katy, and Cavender Subaru of Midland. McDonald's USA has registered six other projects in Texas, including locations in McAllen, Palmview, Cleveland, Del Rio, and Donna. These projects also have estimated costs of $750,000 each.

The site is located in Dallas County within ZIP code 75220. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates, the area has a population of about 39,809 and a median household income of $57,787. There are 15,589 housing units in the ZIP code, with a median owner-occupied home value of $449,500. The housing stock is mostly renter-occupied. The property sits inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone AE).

Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

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McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy is a New Construction project located at 2197 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220 in Dallas, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $750K covering 3,904 sq ft. McDonald's is the property owner and Castles Design Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 19, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the address of the new McDonald's in Dallas?

The project is located at 2197 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220.

Who is designing the new McDonald's restaurant?

Castles Design Group is the design firm of record for this project.

When does construction start and end?

Construction is scheduled to start in September 2025 and is scheduled to finish in October 2026.

Is the McDonald's in Dallas open for business?

The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers.

What is the estimated cost of the project?

The estimated cost is $750,000 for the 3,904 sq ft new construction project.

What is McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy?

McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy is a new construction project at 2197 W Northwest Hwy in Dallas, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: A New McDonald's Restaurant Building

Is McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy open in Dallas?

McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 2026 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 McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy located?

McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy is located at 2197 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX, 75220, in Dallas County.

Who is the owner or developer of McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy?

McDonald's is the property owner/developer of record for McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy?

Castles Design Group is the design firm of record for McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy cost and how big is it?

McDonald's (42-0358) 2197 W Northwest Hwy has an estimated construction value of $750K and approximately 3,904 square feet (about $192/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

A New McDonald's Restaurant Building

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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2197 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX, 75220

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