Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Wonder in Friendswood, TX
18980 Gulf Fwy, Friendswood, TX, 77546
Wonder is a renovation/alteration project at 18980 Gulf Fwy, Friendswood, in Harris 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 $1.1M across about 3,600 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.1M
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- Reported floor area
- 3,600 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $306/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 months
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80 days after the preceding date shown.
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70 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Wonder
A 3,600-square-foot ground-level restaurant is being built inside an existing shell space at 18980 Gulf Fwy in Friendswood, Texas. The project, filed under the name Wonder, involves a full interior build-out that includes a commercial kitchen, dining area, restrooms, and structural and mechanical improvements. The estimated cost for this renovation is $1,100,000, which works out to $306 per square foot.
Project Scope and Design
Mg2 Corporation serves as the design firm of record for this project. The scope of work is strictly interior, transforming the vacant pad space into a functional dining establishment. This is a privately funded project on private land, with BK Bay Area, Ltd listed as the owner.
Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2026, with the work targeted for November 2026. This represents a 70-day build window. For context, the median scheduled build window for renovation and alteration filings in Harris County is 92 days, making this timeline close to the county average. The estimated cost is above the county median of $250,000, placing it in the top quarter of similar projects in the area.
Mg2 Corporation has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $17,825,000, including developments in Waco, Houston, Spring, and Austin. The local area profile for ZIP code 77546 shows a population of about 54,082 and a median household income of $121,914, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The site is part of the Baybrook Mall Pad area, which third-party listings describe as a freestanding building directly in front of the mall complex.
Registration and Status
The project was registered with TDLR in June 2026. Plan review is pending, and the status is listed as Project Registered. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Richard Todd Lozano. The record confirms the project is privately funded and does not indicate any public funding sources. The construction start date of September 2026 aligns with the pending review status, suggesting that active construction has not yet commenced at the time of registration.
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Wonder is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 18980 Gulf Fwy, Friendswood, TX 77546 in Friendswood, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.1M covering 3,600 sq ft. BK Bay Area, Ltd is the property owner and MG2 CORPORATION is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of business is being built?
The filing describes a new 3,600-square-foot ground-level restaurant. The scope includes a commercial kitchen, dining area, and restrooms within an existing shell space.
Is the restaurant open for business?
No. The TDLR record shows the project is registered and targeted for November 2026 completion. Construction is scheduled to start in September 2026, so the business is not yet operating.
Who is the design firm?
Mg2 Corporation is the design firm of record. They have six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $17,825,000 across Texas.
Where is the project located?
The address is 18980 Gulf Fwy, Friendswood, TX 77546. It is located in Harris County, Texas, on a pad site associated with the Baybrook Mall area.
What is the estimated cost?
The estimated cost is $1,100,000. This is above the Harris County median of $250,000 for similar renovation filings.
What is Wonder?
Wonder is a renovation/alteration project at 18980 Gulf Fwy in Friendswood, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT OF AN EXISTING SHELL SPACE TO CREATE A NEW 3,600 GSF GROUND-LEVEL RESTAURANT. SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES A FULL INTERIOR BUILD-OUT, INCLUDING A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, DINING AREA,RESTROOMS, MEP AND STRUCTURAL IMPROVE…
Is Wonder open in Friendswood?
Wonder is still under construction in Friendswood, TX, with an estimated completion of Nov 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Wonder located?
Wonder is located at 18980 Gulf Fwy, Friendswood, TX, 77546, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Wonder?
BK Bay Area, Ltd is the property owner/developer of record for Wonder, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Wonder?
MG2 CORPORATION is the design firm of record for Wonder, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Wonder cost and how big is it?
Wonder has an estimated construction value of $1.1M and approximately 3,600 square feet (about $306/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT OF AN EXISTING SHELL SPACE TO CREATE A NEW 3,600 GSF GROUND-LEVEL RESTAURANT. SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES A FULL INTERIOR BUILD-OUT, INCLUDING A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, DINING AREA,RESTROOMS, MEP AND STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS.
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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18980 Gulf Fwy, Friendswood, TX, 77546
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