Hawaiian Bros - STR: 132 in Pasadena, TX

A new Hawaiian Bros quick serve restaurant is under construction at 4061 Spencer Highway in Pasadena, Texas. This new construction project involves remodeling an existing site to create a 2,643 square foot facility for the well-known fast-casual chain. The project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as an accessibility project, with the registration occurring in March 2026. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Jeffrey A Gutknecht, ensuring that the design meets state accessibility standards during the build phase.

Project Scope and Costs

The estimated cost for this development is $260,000, which translates to approximately $98 per square foot. This cost per square foot is close to the county median of $88 for similar new construction filings in Harris County. The total project cost is below the county median for its type, placing it in the bottom quarter of comparable projects. The owner and developer of record is Sunco Realty LLC, formerly known as Taco Realty, LLC. The design firm responsible for the engineering aspects is Excel Engineering, Inc.

Timeline and Status

TDLR completed the plan review in March 2026, establishing the regulatory framework for the work. Construction is scheduled to finish in November 2026, with the work starting in June 2026. This scheduled build window of 153 days is shorter than the county median of 224 days for similar projects. The current TDLR status is listed as Review Complete, indicating that the plans have been approved and the project is ready to proceed with physical construction.

The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. It is situated in Harris County, an area with a diverse commercial landscape. Nearby businesses include Fitness Connection, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, Value Furniture-Pasadena, and the Executive Inn Pasadena. The surrounding ZIP code 77504 has a population of about 25,758, with a median household income of $52,784 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The area features mostly renter-occupied housing and a median owner-occupied home value of $207,600. This development adds to the local commercial inventory, joining other projects such as those by DXP Enterprises and cars on demand in the immediate vicinity.