Kaffeinated Expansion in San Antonio, TX

Interior renovation work at The Rim Shopping Center in San Antonio involves a 2,506-square-foot cafe space. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under the name Kaffeinated Expansion, is scheduled for completion in June 2026. The filing identifies the tenant as Kaffeinated Crepe & Coffee, located at 17619 La Cantera Pkwy Ste 209 in the Forest Crest area of Bexar County. The scope is limited to cosmetic updates, including new paint, tiles, and furniture, with no structural changes to the existing building.

Project Details and Cost

The estimated cost for this renovation is $104,980, which computes to $42 per square foot. This figure is below the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration projects in Bexar County, which stands at $250,000. The scheduled build window of 60 days is shorter than the county median of 103 days for similar filings. The owner of record is BVA KIM RIM SPE LLC ET AL, and the design firm of record is Vitruviuss LLC. Donald Oroian is the registered accessibility specialist for this project.

This renovation is part of a broader portfolio of work by the owner, who has three other TDLR-registered projects in San Antonio totaling $519,870. These include Urban Bird Hot Chicken and two projects listed as The Rim. The design firm, Vitruviuss LLC, has six other registered projects across Texas, including locations in Houston and Liberty, with a combined value of $11,418,815. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

Construction Status and Local Context

TDLR completed plan review in May 2026, and construction was scheduled to begin in May 2026 with a completion date of June 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The status is listed as Review Complete. City of San Antonio permit records show two permits at this street address issued between October 2025 and May 2026, including a plumbing general permit and an on-premise sign permit.

The surrounding area includes several retail tenants such as Santikos Palladium, Bass Pro Shops, and DICK'S Sporting Goods. According to U.S. Census American Community Survey estimates for ZIP code 78257, the population is about 10,390 with a median household income of $74,540. The median owner-occupied home value in the area is $542,300, and housing is mostly renter-occupied. Bexar County unemployment was 4.7 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.