Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749)
6701 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX, 77021
McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749) is a new construction project at 6701 Cullen Blvd., Houston, in Harris 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 4,146 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $750K
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- Reported floor area
- 4,146 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $181/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 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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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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243 days after the preceding date shown.
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135 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749)
A new McDonald's restaurant is under development at 6701 Cullen Blvd. in Houston, Texas. The project is registered with TDLR as a new construction effort for a 4,146 sq ft facility. It is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with construction work beginning in June 2026. The estimated cost for the build is $750,000.
The site is located in the Greater Ost / South Union area of Harris County. The filing identifies the owner as McDonald's USA and the design firm of record as Castles Design Group. The scope of work includes a new Dual lane Drive-thru layout positioned behind the restaurant, along with new Site Work.
TDLR completed plan review in October 2025. The project status is listed as Review Complete. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Kathy Ann Riley. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
McDonald's USA has six other TDLR-registered projects in the state, each with an estimated cost of $750,000. These locations include Rosharon, New Braunfels, Odessa, Houston, and Pearland. Castles Design Group is also the design firm for five other registered projects, totaling $16,250,000. These include AutoNation CDJR Katy and Cavender Subaru of Midland.
The estimated cost of $750,000 is close to the Harris County median for new construction filings in the last 24 months. The median estimated cost for that period is $750,000. The median size for these filings is 8,962 sq ft. The median cost per square foot is $88. This project's cost per square foot is $181, which is above the county median. The scheduled build window is 135 days, which is shorter than the county median of 219 days.
U.S. Census estimates for ZIP 77021 indicate a population of about 24,884. The median household income is $45,034. There are 12,819 housing units in the area. The median owner-occupied home value is $203,900. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly renter-occupied. Nearby businesses include Paint A Part, Ralston Discount Liquors, and Beacon of Light Christian Center.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749) is a New Construction project located at 6701 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX 77021 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $750K covering 4,146 sq ft. McDonald's USA is the property owner and Castles Design Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the McDonald's at 6701 Cullen Blvd finish construction?
The project is scheduled to finish in October 2026. Construction work is set to start in June 2026. TDLR completed plan review in October 2025.
Who is building the new McDonald's in Houston?
McDonald's USA is the owner of record. Castles Design Group is the design firm of record. Kathy Ann Riley is the registered accessibility specialist.
How much does the new McDonald's restaurant cost to build?
The estimated cost is $750,000. The building is 4,146 sq ft. This results in a cost per square foot of $181.
Is the new McDonald's open for business?
The TDLR record shows construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026. The facts provided do not confirm that the business is open or operating.
Where is the new McDonald's located in Houston?
The address is 6701 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX 77021. It is in the Greater Ost / South Union area of Harris County.
What is McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749)?
McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749) is a new construction project at 6701 Cullen Blvd. in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New McDonald's restaurant with new Dual lane Drive-thru layout located behind the restaurant and new Site Work as part of the Scope of Work.
Is McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749) open in Houston?
McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749) 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 Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749) located?
McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749) is located at 6701 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX, 77021, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749)?
McDonald's USA is the property owner/developer of record for McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749), per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749)?
Castles Design Group is the design firm of record for McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749), according to its TDLR filing.
How much does McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749) cost and how big is it?
McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749) has an estimated construction value of $750K and approximately 4,146 square feet (about $181/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New McDonald's restaurant with new Dual lane Drive-thru layout located behind the restaurant and new Site Work as part of the Scope of Work.
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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6701 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX, 77021
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