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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Applebees/Ihop in Big Spring, TX
704 West Interstate 20, Big Spring, TX, 79720
Applebees/Ihop is a renovation/alteration project at 704 West Interstate 20, Big Spring, in Howard County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Mar 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M across about 6,780 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.5M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 6,780 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $221/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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Source: TDLR filing
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Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
56 days after the preceding date shown.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
5 days after the preceding date shown.
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101 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Applebees/Ihop
The renovation of the existing restaurant at 704 West Interstate 20 in Big Spring is a $1,500,000 project covering 6,780 sq ft of interior space. The filing identifies the work as a renovation and alteration to accommodate Applebee’s and IHOP specific finishes, furnishings, decorative elements, a bar, and kitchen equipment. The project name on the filing is Applebees/Ihop - Big Spring, while the registered name is TA (Travel Centers of America Travel Center) #230.
SVC ZB Properties, LLC is the owner of record, and Studio B Squared, llc serves as the design firm. Peter Walper is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The work is privately funded on private land for private use. The TDLR registration was completed in December 2025, following a construction start date of October 2025 listed in the filing.
Cost and Scope Context
The estimated cost of $1,500,000 places this project above the county median for renovation and alteration filings in Howard County. The median estimated cost for similar filings in the county is $450,000. The scheduled build window of 162 days is close to the county median of 182 days. The cost per square foot is $221, which is above the county median of $103 per square foot. These figures are computed from 78 TDLR-registered renovation and alteration filings in Howard County.
Plan review was completed in December 2025. The completion date on the filing is March 2026. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project is situated in a ZIP code with a population of about 30,432 and a median household income of $71,194, according to U.S. Census estimates.
Other registered projects in the area include the Howard County Library, Big Spring State Hospital, and Holiday Inn Express by IHG. The unemployment rate in Howard County was 5.1 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier. The project involves interior renovation of an existing structure, not new construction. The scope includes specific finishes and equipment for the restaurant tenants.
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Applebees/Ihop is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 704 West Interstate 20 in Big Spring, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 6,780 sq ft. SVC ZB Properties, LLC is the property owner and Studio B Squared, llc is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 15, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Applebee's/IHOP in Big Spring open?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. The filing lists a completion date of March 2026, but the public record does not confirm the site's current operational status.
Who is the owner of the Big Spring restaurant renovation?
SVC ZB Properties, LLC is the owner of record for the project at 704 West Interstate 20. The design firm of record is Studio B Squared, llc.
How much is the Big Spring Applebee's renovation costing?
The estimated cost for the 6,780 sq ft interior renovation is $1,500,000. This equates to $221 per square foot, which is above the Howard County median for similar filings.
When did the Big Spring restaurant renovation start?
Construction start is listed as October 2025 in the filing. Plan review was completed in December 2025, and the scheduled completion date is March 2026.
What is the scope of work for this project?
The scope includes interior renovation of an existing restaurant to accommodate Applebee's and IHOP specific finishes, furnishings, decorative elements, a bar, and kitchen equipment.
What is Applebees/Ihop?
Applebees/Ihop is a renovation/alteration project at 704 West Interstate 20 in Big Spring, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior renovation of an existing restaurant to accommodate Applebees / Ihop specific finishes, furnishings, decorative elements, bar, and kitchen equipment.
Is Applebees/Ihop open in Big Spring?
Applebees/Ihop was scheduled to finish construction in Mar 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 Applebees/Ihop located?
Applebees/Ihop is located at 704 West Interstate 20, Big Spring, TX, 79720, in Howard County.
Who is the owner or developer of Applebees/Ihop?
SVC ZB Properties, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Applebees/Ihop, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Applebees/Ihop?
Studio B Squared, llc is the design firm of record for Applebees/Ihop, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Applebees/Ihop cost and how big is it?
Applebees/Ihop has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 6,780 square feet (about $221/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior renovation of an existing restaurant to accommodate Applebees / Ihop specific finishes, furnishings, decorative elements, bar, and kitchen equipment.
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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704 West Interstate 20, Big Spring, TX, 79720
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