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Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out in Conroe, TX
945 City Central Avenue, Conroe, TX, 77304
Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out is a renovation/alteration project at 945 City Central Avenue, Conroe, in Montgomery County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2026). The project has an estimated value of $400K across about 1,100 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $400K
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- Reported floor area
- 1,100 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $364/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
23 days after the preceding date shown.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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122 days after the preceding date shown.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
25 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out
The renovation and alteration of the SHSU Health Professions Building in Conroe is complete. The project, registered with TDLR in March 2026, involved a 1,100 sq ft interior build-out for a retail food and beverage space within an existing public university building. The work was finished in August 2026, passing its final TDLR accessibility inspection that same month.
Located at 945 City Central Avenue in Montgomery County, the project was filed under the name Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out. The scope of work included support space within Level 1 of the facility. The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System served as the owner of record, while SmithGroup was the design firm of record. William T Winning was the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
Project Scope and Cost
The estimated cost for this renovation was $400,000, which equates to $364 per square foot. This figure is above the median estimated cost of $248,601 for renovation and alteration filings in Montgomery County. The median size for such projects in the county is 3,240 sq ft, meaning this 1,100 sq ft build-out is smaller than the typical project. The median cost per square foot in the county is $85, so the $364 per square foot for this project is significantly higher.
Construction was scheduled to begin in April 2026, following the completion of plan review in April 2026. The scheduled build window was 122 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar projects. The project involved public funds, public land, or a Federally funded roadway project, as noted in the filing. The final inspection was passed in August 2026, confirming the TDLR status as Inspection Complete.
Regional Context
SmithGroup, the design firm for this project, has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $25,839,969. These include the UT Tyler College of Business in Tyler and the Pohl Recreation Center in Denton. The area around ZIP code 77304 has a population of about 42,277, with a median household income of $78,574. The median owner-occupied home value in the area is $324,800, and housing is mostly owner-occupied. The Montgomery County unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 945 City Central Avenue, Conroe, TX 77304 in Conroe, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $400K covering 1,100 sq ft. Board of Regents of the Texas State University System is the property owner and SmithGroup is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ararmark Food & Beverage space open?
The TDLR record indicates construction is complete and the final accessibility inspection was passed in August 2026. However, the record does not confirm if the business is open to the public.
Who designed the SHSU Health Professions Building renovation?
SmithGroup was the design firm of record for the project. William T Winning served as the registered accessibility specialist. The owner of record was the Board of Regents of the Texas State University System.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost was $400,000. This amounts to $364 per square foot for the 1,100 sq ft build-out. The cost is above the county median for similar renovation projects.
When was the final inspection passed?
The final TDLR accessibility inspection was passed in August 2026. The project was registered with TDLR in March 2026 and plan review was completed in April 2026.
What type of work was performed?
The work was a renovation and alteration. It involved a 1,100 sq ft interior private tenant build-out for a retail food and beverage space with support space on Level 1.
What is Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out?
Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out is a renovation/alteration project at 945 City Central Avenue in Conroe, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 1100sf interior private tenant build-out for a retail food & beverage space with support space within an existing public university building on Level 1
Is Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out open in Conroe?
Construction on Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out located?
Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out is located at 945 City Central Avenue, Conroe, TX, 77304, in Montgomery County.
Who is the owner or developer of Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out?
Board of Regents of the Texas State University System is the property owner/developer of record for Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out?
SmithGroup is the design firm of record for Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out cost and how big is it?
Ararmark Food & Beverage Concept Build-Out has an estimated construction value of $400K and approximately 1,100 square feet (about $364/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
1100sf interior private tenant build-out for a retail food & beverage space with support space within an existing public university building on Level 1
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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945 City Central Avenue, Conroe, TX, 77304
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