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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Hawaiian Bros in San Antonio, TX
5746 UTSA Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78249
Hawaiian Bros is a new construction project at 5746 UTSA Blvd, San Antonio, in Bexar County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Nov 2026. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M across about 2,899 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.2M
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- Reported floor area
- 2,899 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $423/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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9 days after the preceding date shown.
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112 days after the preceding date shown.
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130 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Hawaiian Bros
A new Hawaiian Bros quick serve restaurant is under construction at 5746 UTSA Blvd in San Antonio. The project involves the new build of a 2,899 sq ft facility with an estimated cost of $1,225,000. TDLR completed plan review in March 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in November 2026, with work starting July 2026.
The owner of record is Shops at the Merc LLC, and the design firm is Excel Engineering, Inc. Jeffrey A Gutknecht is the registered accessibility specialist for this project.
Project Scope and Cost
The filing specifies a new build for a quick serve restaurant. At $1,225,000, the estimated cost is above the Bexar County median of $600,000 for similar new construction filings. The cost per square foot is $423, which is above the county median of $115 per sq ft. The scheduled build window is 130 days, shorter than the county median of 208 days.
Shops at the Merc LLC has one other TDLR-registered project in San Antonio, Pure Green- The MERC, valued at $200,000. Excel Engineering, Inc has six other registered projects totaling $5,214,000, including locations in Houston, Pasadena, Travis, Weatherford, and Willis. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Local Context
The site is in ZIP code 78249, which has a population of about 61,772 and a median household income of $80,851 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. Nearby businesses include Costco Wholesale, Red McCombs Hyundai Northwest, and Starbucks Coffee Company. The Bexar County unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
City of San Antonio permit records show three permits on file at this street address, issued between August 2026 and August 2026. These include two Plumbing Sewer Permits and one Electrical General Permit. The most recent permit references complex plans for Hawaiian Bros at 5746 UTSA Blvd.
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Hawaiian Bros is a New Construction project located at 5746 UTSA Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78249 in San Antonio, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M covering 2,899 sq ft. Shops at the Merc LLC is the property owner and Excel Engineering, Inc is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 17, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hawaiian Bros restaurant at 5746 UTSA Blvd open?
The TDLR record shows construction is scheduled to finish in November 2026. The facts provided do not confirm a business opening date, only the construction timeline.
Who is building the new Hawaiian Bros location?
Shops at the Merc LLC is the owner of record, and Excel Engineering, Inc is the design firm. Jeffrey A Gutknecht is the registered accessibility specialist.
How much is the new restaurant project costing?
The estimated cost is $1,225,000 for a 2,899 sq ft build. This is above the Bexar County median cost for similar new construction filings.
When does construction start and end?
Work started in July 2026. TDLR completed plan review in March 2026, and the project is scheduled to finish in November 2026.
What is Hawaiian Bros?
Hawaiian Bros is a new construction project at 5746 UTSA Blvd in San Antonio, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New build for a new Hawaiian Bros quick serve restaurant, 2899 sf
Is Hawaiian Bros open in San Antonio?
Hawaiian Bros is still under construction in San Antonio, TX, with an estimated completion of Nov 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Hawaiian Bros located?
Hawaiian Bros is located at 5746 UTSA Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78249, in Bexar County.
Who is the owner or developer of Hawaiian Bros?
Shops at the Merc LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Hawaiian Bros, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Hawaiian Bros?
Excel Engineering, Inc is the design firm of record for Hawaiian Bros, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Hawaiian Bros cost and how big is it?
Hawaiian Bros has an estimated construction value of $1.2M and approximately 2,899 square feet (about $423/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New build for a new Hawaiian Bros quick serve restaurant, 2899 sf
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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5746 UTSA Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78249
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