Tezel Rd & Old Tezel Rd

Starbucks is renovating its existing cafe at 8111 Tezel Rd in San Antonio. The project involves the alteration of a 2,280 sq ft space with an estimated cost of $250,000. This renovation is scheduled to finish in September 2026, following a construction start in June 2026.

The scope of work includes minor wall framing, casework, finishes, electrical, minor mechanical, and plumbing updates. Arvo Tezel 1 LLC is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. Design Forum Architects, Inc. serves as the design firm, and Landy Perkins is the registered accessibility specialist. The filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) was registered in November 2025.

Timeline and Regulatory Status

TDLR completed plan review in January 2026. The project is in the review complete status, with the scheduled build window extending through September 2026. This 105-day construction window is close to the median scheduled build window of 103 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in Bexar County. The estimated cost of $250,000 is close to the county median for this project type, while the cost per square foot of $110 is above the county median of $85.

Design Forum Architects, Inc. has six other TDLR-registered projects with a combined value of $1,500,000. These include Starbucks locations in Bee Cave, McAllen, McKinney, North Richland Hills, and Brady, all with estimated costs of $250,000. City of San Antonio permit records show 11 permits on file at this street address between May 2025 and August 2026, including plumbing and sign permits.

Local Context

The project is situated in ZIP code 78250, where U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 57,849. The median household income in this area is $80,289, with a median owner-occupied home value of $221,900. Bexar County unemployment was 4.7 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This renovation represents a significant update to the existing cafe infrastructure, focusing on interior finishes and mechanical systems.