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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
MCD BAKER LN in Austin, TX
SEC OF E. BRAKER LN. & WEDGEWOOD DR., Austin, TX, 78753
MCD BAKER LN is a new construction project at SEC OF E. BRAKER LN. & WEDGEWOOD DR., Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jul 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M across about 4,229 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 4,229 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $355/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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29 days after the preceding date shown.
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188 days after the preceding date shown.
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181 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About MCD BAKER LN
MCD Baker LN - Austin, TX is a new McDonald's restaurant located at the intersection of East Braker Lane and Wedgewood Drive. The 4,229-square-foot structure represents a new construction project valued at $1,500,000. This development is privately funded on private land for private use, with McDonald's USA, LLC listed as the owner of record. The site is located in Travis County, serving the ZIP code 78753 area.
Construction for MCD Baker LN - Austin, TX is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with the project scheduled to finish in July 2027. This timeline reflects a total build window of 181 days. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation completed the plan review process in June 2026, marking the project's status as Review Complete. Jeffrey A Gutknecht is the registered accessibility specialist associated with this filing.
Design and Construction Context
JAW Architects, INC. is the design firm of record for this project. The firm has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $7,600,000 across Texas, including locations in Justin, Plano, and College Station. McDonald's USA, LLC has six other registered projects totaling $9,000,000, indicating a consistent pattern of similar-scale developments. The estimated cost of $355 per square foot is above the Travis County median of $125 per square foot for new construction filings.
The scheduled build window of 181 days is shorter than the county median of 304 days. The total estimated cost of $1,500,000 is above the Travis County median of $1,000,000 for comparable new construction projects. These figures are derived from 6,770 TDLR-registered new construction filings in the county. The project fits within a broader trend of McDonald's expansions in the region, with other sites in Fort Worth, Plano, and College Station showing similar cost structures and review statuses.
Local coverage from hoodline.com described the development as a McDonald's coming to North Austin near Vazquez, citing the TDLR project filing. The area profile for ZIP 78753 indicates a population of about 58,449 and a median household income of $62,334 according to U.S. Census estimates. Travis County unemployment was 3.9 percent in July 2026, per FRED data. The project is part of a series of McDonald's locations with identical estimated costs of $1,500,000, suggesting standardized construction parameters across the brand's recent filings.
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MCD BAKER LN is a New Construction project located at SEC OF E. BRAKER LN. & WEDGEWOOD DR., Austin, TX 78753 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 4,229 sq ft. MCDONALD'S USA, LLC is the property owner and JAW ARCHITECTS, INC. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the McDonald's on Baker Lane scheduled to open?
The TDLR record states construction is scheduled to finish in July 2027. This date refers to the completion of the construction phase, not necessarily the public opening of the restaurant.
Who is building the new McDonald's in Austin?
JAW Architects, INC. is the design firm of record. McDonald's USA, LLC is the owner. The registered accessibility specialist is Jeffrey A Gutknecht.
What is the total cost of this project?
The estimated cost is $1,500,000. This figure is above the Travis County median of $1,000,000 for new construction filings in the same category.
Is this a new restaurant or a remodel?
The scope of work is listed as MCD NEW CONSTRUCTION. It is a new 4,229-square-foot building, not a renovation of an existing structure.
Where is the construction site located?
The site is at the section of East Braker Lane and Wedgewood Drive in Austin, TX 78753. It is in Travis County.
What is MCD BAKER LN?
MCD BAKER LN is a new construction project at SEC OF E. BRAKER LN. & WEDGEWOOD DR. in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: MCD NEW CONSTRUCTION
Is MCD BAKER LN open in Austin?
MCD BAKER LN is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Jul 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is MCD BAKER LN located?
MCD BAKER LN is located at SEC OF E. BRAKER LN. & WEDGEWOOD DR., Austin, TX, 78753, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of MCD BAKER LN?
MCDONALD'S USA, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for MCD BAKER LN, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for MCD BAKER LN?
JAW ARCHITECTS, INC. is the design firm of record for MCD BAKER LN, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does MCD BAKER LN cost and how big is it?
MCD BAKER LN has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 4,229 square feet (about $355/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
MCD NEW CONSTRUCTION
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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SEC OF E. BRAKER LN. & WEDGEWOOD DR., Austin, TX, 78753
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