Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Ni Hao Express in Lubbock, TX
5707 4th st, Lubbock, TX, 79416
Ni Hao Express is a renovation/alteration project at 5707 4th st, Lubbock, in Lubbock 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 $100K across about 2,318 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $100K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,318 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $43/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 10 months
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17 days after the preceding date shown.
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306 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Ni Hao Express
Ni Hao Express is a 2,318 sq ft tenant renovation located at 5707 4th St in Lubbock's North by Northwest neighborhood. The project involves updating an existing restaurant space to meet the specific operational needs of the new tenants. The estimated cost for this alteration is $100,000, which equates to $43 per square foot.
The work is registered under the ownership of C&M Alternative Investments INC. Stephen D Macphie serves as the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. It was registered with TDLR in February 2026, and the scheduled construction start date aligns with that registration month.
According to the filing, the project is targeted for December 2026. The current status is Project Registered, with plan review pending. This timeline indicates a scheduled build window of 306 days from start to completion.
Local Context and Comparisons
This renovation cost is below the county median for similar renovation and alteration filings in Lubbock County. The median estimated cost for such projects is $300,000, while the median size is 3,736 sq ft. The $43 per square foot cost for Ni Hao Express is also below the county median of $100 per square foot. The scheduled build window is longer than the county median of 123 days for similar work.
Local coverage has noted the upcoming arrival of this restaurant. A post by Rock 101 Lubbock described Ni Hao Express as coming soon to the area, expecting an opening in December 2026. Lubbock in the Loop also listed the business in their upcoming openings section. These third-party reports align with the construction timeline provided in the TDLR record.
Project Registered
Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Ni Hao Express is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5707 4th st, Lubbock, TX 79416 in Lubbock, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $100K covering 2,318 sq ft. C&M Alternative Investments INC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on February 11, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ni Hao Express open for business?
The TDLR record indicates the project is targeted for December 2026. Local media reports have stated an expected opening in that month, but the construction status is the primary record.
Who is the owner of Ni Hao Express?
The owner of record listed in the TDLR filing is C&M Alternative Investments INC. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Stephen D Macphie.
How much does the renovation cost?
The estimated cost for the 2,318 sq ft tenant remodel is $100,000. This figure is below the median cost for renovation projects in Lubbock County.
When is the construction expected to finish?
The completion date on the filing is December 2026. The project was registered in February 2026, creating a scheduled build window of 306 days.
What type of work is being done?
This is a renovation and alteration of an existing restaurant space. The scope involves updating the interior to fit the needs of the new tenants.
What is Ni Hao Express?
Ni Hao Express is a renovation/alteration project at 5707 4th st in Lubbock, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: This is a tenant remodel of an existing restaurant space that needs to be updated to fit the needs for the new tenants.
Is Ni Hao Express open in Lubbock?
Ni Hao Express is still under construction in Lubbock, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Ni Hao Express located?
Ni Hao Express is located at 5707 4th st, Lubbock, TX, 79416, in Lubbock County.
Who is the owner or developer of Ni Hao Express?
C&M Alternative Investments INC is the property owner/developer of record for Ni Hao Express, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Ni Hao Express cost and how big is it?
Ni Hao Express has an estimated construction value of $100K and approximately 2,318 square feet (about $43/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
This is a tenant remodel of an existing restaurant space that needs to be updated to fit the needs for the new tenants.
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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5707 4th st, Lubbock, TX, 79416
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