Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd
7115 FM 1960 ROAD, Houston, TX, 77069
Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd is a new construction project at 7115 FM 1960 ROAD, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Nov 2026. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M across about 2,816 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 2,816 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.07K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 7 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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192 days after the preceding date shown.
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217 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd
A new Whataburger restaurant is under development at 7115 FM 1960 Road in Houston, Harris County. The project involves the new construction of a fast-food facility featuring sit-down dining and drive-thru service. The building will cover 2,816 sq ft and is scheduled to finish in November 2026.
The estimated cost for this build is $3,000,000, which calculates to $1,065 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median for new construction filings, which stands at $88 per square foot. The total estimated cost is also in the top quarter compared to the county median of $750,000 for similar projects.
Project Details and Timeline
The owner of record is 7115 FM 1960 LLC, a developer with one other TDLR-registered project in Houston valued at $2,300,000. Castles Design Group is the registered design firm for this build. The company has six other registered projects totaling $16,250,000, including locations in Katy, Midland, and Rosharon. Kathy Ann Riley is the registered accessibility specialist for this specific filing.
TDLR completed plan review in September 2025, and the project status is listed as Review Complete. Construction is set to begin in April 2026. The scheduled build window is 217 days, which is close to the Harris County median of 219 days for new construction projects.
Local Context
The restaurant is situated in the 77069 ZIP code area. Census estimates for this area indicate a population of about 20,935 people and a median household income of $73,599. There are approximately 9,399 housing units in the vicinity, with housing mostly owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value in this ZIP code is $320,200.
Harris County’s unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This new addition to the commercial landscape aligns with the area’s existing infrastructure, including nearby schools and roadway improvements along FM 1960 Road.
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Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd is a New Construction project located at 7115 FM 1960 ROAD, Houston, TX 77069 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M covering 2,816 sq ft. 7115 FM 1960 LLC is the property owner and Castles Design Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 26, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Whataburger at 7115 FM 1960 Road open?
No, the business is not open. The TDLR record shows construction is scheduled to finish in November 2026, with work starting in April 2026.
How much is the Whataburger construction project costing?
The estimated cost is $3,000,000. This amounts to $1,065 per square foot for the 2,816 sq ft building.
Who is the developer for this Whataburger?
The owner of record is 7115 FM 1960 LLC. The design firm is Castles Design Group.
When does construction start at this location?
Construction is scheduled to start in April 2026, following plan review completion in September 2025.
What is Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd?
Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd is a new construction project at 7115 FM 1960 ROAD in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of new fast food restaurant with sit in dinning and drive-thru service. Scope of work includes new site work as well
Is Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd open in Houston?
Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Nov 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd located?
Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd is located at 7115 FM 1960 ROAD, Houston, TX, 77069, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd?
7115 FM 1960 LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd?
Castles Design Group is the design firm of record for Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd cost and how big is it?
Whataburger at FM 1960 Rd. & Willow Center Rd has an estimated construction value of $3.0M and approximately 2,816 square feet (about $1.07K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Construction of new fast food restaurant with sit in dinning and drive-thru service. Scope of work includes new site work as well
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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7115 FM 1960 ROAD, Houston, TX, 77069
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