Crunch Fitness in Dickinson, TX

The 3410 Gulf Fwy site in Dickinson is the subject of a $1,500,000 renovation to convert a 55,525 sq ft retail grocery space into a Crunch Fitness center. This project, filed with TDLR as Crunch Fitness Dickinson, TX, represents a significant interior alteration including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. The estimated cost of $27 per square foot places the project’s unit cost below the Galveston County median of $74 for similar renovation filings.

Tarantino Properties serves as the owner of record, while Jplus is the registered design firm. Jplus has previously completed similar Crunch Fitness projects in Mesquite and Pearland, indicating a standardized approach to this specific brand’s interior fit-outs. The scope of work focuses on reconfiguring the existing floor plan to support fitness operations, a shift from the previous grocery use case that requires substantial MEP system modifications.

Timeline and Regulatory Status

TDLR completed the plan review process in September 2025, and the filing scheduled construction start for October 2025. The planned completion date was June 2026. However, the public record indicates that TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current physical state of the site is not confirmed in the official accessibility database, and the project remains in a post-construction verification phase.

The scheduled build window of 217 days is longer than the 120-day median for renovation projects in Galveston County. This extended timeline is typical for large-scale interior conversions where existing infrastructure must be dismantled and replaced to meet fitness center load and ventilation requirements. The project is privately funded on private land, consistent with the majority of commercial alterations in the region.

Local Context and Ownership

Tarantino Properties holds six other TDLR-registered projects in Texas, totaling approximately $2,099,000, with a mix of closed and review-complete statuses. The Dickinson location is one of several commercial developments the firm has registered recently. The surrounding area includes established businesses such as Days Inn by Wyndham and local dining options, suggesting a steady flow of traffic along the Gulf Fwy corridor that the new fitness center aims to serve.

For residents and potential members, the absence of a final inspection record means that official occupancy approval has not been logged in the TABS system. While the construction phase was scheduled to conclude in mid-2026, the lack of a final inspection entry prevents confirmation that the space is fully code-compliant for public use. Readers should monitor the TDLR database for updates on the final inspection status before assuming the facility is operational.