Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
King Buffet
485 North Business Interstate 35, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
King Buffet is a new construction project at 485 North Business Interstate 35, New Braunfels, in Comal County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $950K across about 10,666 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $950K
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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
- 10,666 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $89/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 9 months
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54 days after the preceding date shown.
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275 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About King Buffet
King Buffet is planned as a new 10,666-square-foot restaurant at 485 North Business Interstate 35 in New Braunfels. The project involves the new construction of a dining facility on a site previously occupied by a car dealership. This development is privately funded and located on private land within Comal County.
The estimated cost for the project is $950,000, which translates to $89 per square foot. This figure is below the county median of $125 per square foot for similar new construction filings. The total investment is above the Comal County median estimated cost of $776,000 for this type of work. The scheduled build window is 275 days, which is close to the county median of 232 days.
NB Top Realty is the owner and developer of record for this site. Amelia Y C Lee is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project was registered with TDLR in January 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2026, with completion targeted for December 2026. The TDLR status for the project is Project Registered, and plan review is pending.
Local Context and Media Attention
Local media has noted the transition of the former dealership site into a dining destination. A Facebook post by thenewbraunfelslife described the arrival of an Asian buffet at the former Hyundai location. MySanAntonio.com reported that an affordable all-you-can-eat buffet is set to transform the old car dealership. These reports align with the filed scope of work to remodel the existing structure into a new restaurant.
The surrounding area includes other registered projects such as Allure, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, and Creekside Town Center. The ZIP code 78130 has a population of about 95,787 people, with a median household income of $84,426. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $296,300. Comal County unemployment was 4.6 percent in June 2026, a figure higher than a year earlier.
Project Registered
Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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King Buffet is a New Construction project located at 485 North Business Interstate 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130 in New Braunfels, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $950K covering 10,666 sq ft. NB Top Realty is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on January 20, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is King Buffet open for business?
No, the project is under construction. The TDLR record shows construction starting in March 2026 and completion targeted for December 2026. Plan review is pending, and the business is not yet operating.
Where is the King Buffet construction site located?
The site is at 485 North Business Interstate 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130. It is in Comal County and located outside the FEMA floodplain zone X.
How much does the King Buffet project cost?
The estimated cost is $950,000. This amount is above the Comal County median for new construction, but the cost per square foot is below the county median.
Who is the developer of King Buffet?
NB Top Realty is the owner and developer of record. Amelia Y C Lee is the registered accessibility specialist for the project filing.
What is the size of the new restaurant?
The project covers 10,666 square feet. This is larger than the Comal County median new construction size of 7,660 square feet.
What is King Buffet?
King Buffet is a new construction project at 485 North Business Interstate 35 in New Braunfels, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: remodel existing car dealer ship to be a new restaurant
Is King Buffet open in New Braunfels?
King Buffet is still under construction in New Braunfels, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is King Buffet located?
King Buffet is located at 485 North Business Interstate 35, New Braunfels, TX, 78130, in Comal County.
Who is the owner or developer of King Buffet?
NB Top Realty is the property owner/developer of record for King Buffet, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does King Buffet cost and how big is it?
King Buffet has an estimated construction value of $950K and approximately 10,666 square feet (about $89/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
remodel existing car dealer ship to be a new restaurant
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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485 North Business Interstate 35, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
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