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Ugly Dumpling in Allen, TX
213 N Central Expy, Allen, TX, 75013
Ugly Dumpling is a renovation/alteration project at 213 N Central Expy, Allen, in Collin County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $300K across about 6,855 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $300K
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- Reported floor area
- 6,855 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $44/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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16 days after the preceding date shown.
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25 days after the preceding date shown.
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182 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Ugly Dumpling
A 6,855 sq ft interior renovation at 213 N Central Expy in Allen is registered with TDLR under the name Ugly Dumpling. The project involves converting an existing restaurant space into a new dining establishment, with an estimated cost of $300,000. This filing represents a specific alteration project in Collin County rather than a new ground-up construction effort.
The work is owned by T Twin Creeks FCH TX, LLC and designed by Accolade Design Studio LLC. Bonita L Anderson serves as the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. TDLR completed plan review in February 2026, and construction was scheduled to begin in March 2026 with a target completion date of September 2026.
Project Scope and Cost Context
The estimated cost of $300,000 places this project above the median estimated cost of $220,000 for renovation and alteration filings in Collin County. The size of 6,855 sq ft is larger than the median size of 3,421 sq ft for similar projects in the county. However, the cost per square foot is $44, which is below the county median of $77 per square foot for this type of work.
The scheduled build window from March to September 2026 spans 182 days. This duration is longer than the median scheduled build window of 92 days for renovation and alteration projects in Collin County. Accolade Design Studio LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $5,093,000, including locations in Plano, Fort Worth, and Dallas.
According to the public record, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The registration status is listed as Review Complete, indicating that the plan review phase is finished, but the final inspection status remains unverified in the available data.
The surrounding area includes several established businesses such as Hobby Lobby, Starling Clinic, and IHOP. Census estimates for the 75013 ZIP code indicate a population of about 48,557 and a median household income of $151,618. The area is characterized by mostly owner-occupied housing with a median home value of $561,000.
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Ugly Dumpling is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 213 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75013 in Allen, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $300K covering 6,855 sq ft. T TWIN CREEKS FCH TX, LLC is the property owner and Accolade Design Studio LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 3, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ugly Dumpling open for business?
The TDLR record has not yet recorded a final inspection. Construction status does not confirm business opening. No public record confirms the restaurant is operating.
Who is the owner of Ugly Dumpling?
The owner of record for the project at 213 N Central Expy is T Twin Creeks FCH TX, LLC. The design firm is Accolade Design Studio LLC, and Bonita L Anderson is the registered accessibility specialist.
How much does the renovation cost?
The estimated cost for the interior renovation is $300,000. This amount is above the median cost of $220,000 for similar renovation projects in Collin County, though the cost per square foot is below the county median.
What is the square footage of the project?
The project covers 6,855 sq ft. This is larger than the median size of 3,421 sq ft for renovation and alteration filings in Collin County. The estimated cost per square foot is $44.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in February 2026. Plan review was completed in February 2026, and construction was scheduled to start in March 2026 with a target completion date of September 2026.
What is Ugly Dumpling?
Ugly Dumpling is a renovation/alteration project at 213 N Central Expy in Allen, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior renovation from old restaurant to new restaurant
Is Ugly Dumpling open in Allen?
Ugly Dumpling was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 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 Ugly Dumpling located?
Ugly Dumpling is located at 213 N Central Expy, Allen, TX, 75013, in Collin County.
Who is the owner or developer of Ugly Dumpling?
T TWIN CREEKS FCH TX, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Ugly Dumpling, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Ugly Dumpling?
Accolade Design Studio LLC is the design firm of record for Ugly Dumpling, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Ugly Dumpling cost and how big is it?
Ugly Dumpling has an estimated construction value of $300K and approximately 6,855 square feet (about $44/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior renovation from old restaurant to 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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213 N Central Expy, Allen, TX, 75013
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