Chipotle MG - Forney TX (Gateway)

Chipotle MG - Forney TX (Gateway) is a new 3,000-square-foot fast-casual restaurant under construction at 1970 Gateway Blvd Suite 100 in Forney, Texas. This project involves the first-generation tenant finish-out of a new shell building within the Village at Gateway development. The work is classified as new construction for a private commercial use.

Scope and Cost

The estimated cost for this project is $300,000, which computes to $100 per square foot. This figure is below the county median for similar new construction filings in Kaufman County. Apogee is the design firm of record, and Marc S Frame is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the TDLR filing. The project is privately funded on private land.

Village at Gateway Partners LP serves as the owner and developer of record. This entity is also responsible for other phases of the Village at Gateway complex in Forney. The registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs was completed in June 2026, with plan review finished in July 2026.

Timeline and Status

Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026. The project is scheduled to finish in March 2027. This build window of approximately 134 days is shorter than the county median of 242 days for comparable projects. The current TDLR status is Review Complete, indicating that the necessary regulatory approvals for accessibility have been addressed.

This development adds to the commercial infrastructure of Forney, a community with a population of about 77,116 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in the 75126 ZIP code is $104,001. The project represents a specific investment in the Gateway area of Kaufman County, contributing to the local dining options available to residents and visitors.