McDonald's Houston - Tidwell (42-3864)

A new 4,146 sq ft McDonald's restaurant is under development at 8826 Tidwell Road in Houston. The project, filed with TDLR as McDonald's Houston - Tidwell (42-3864), involves new construction on private land in Harris County. The registered accessibility specialist, Kathy Ann Riley, oversees the design to ensure compliance with state standards. The total estimated cost for this build is $750,000.

McDonald's USA is the owner of record for this specific location. The design firm of record is Castles Design Group, which is responsible for the architectural plans. The scope of work includes a new dual-lane drive-thru layout located behind the main dining structure. Site work is also part of the filing, ensuring the entire parcel is developed according to code. The cost per square foot is calculated at $181.

Construction Timeline and Status

The project was registered with TDLR in June 2026. Plan review was completed in August 2026, clearing the way for the next phase. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2027. The filing indicates the project is scheduled to finish in July 2027. This timeline represents a build window of 135 days from start to finish.

Compared to other new construction filings in Harris County, this project's estimated cost is close to the county median. The scheduled build window is shorter than the county median of 219 days. The cost per square foot is above the county median of $88. This efficiency in schedule and cost positioning distinguishes it within the local market. The private funding source ensures the project proceeds without public expenditure.

Castles Design Group has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $16,250,000. These include locations in Katy, Midland, Rosharon, McAllen, and New Braunfels. McDonald's USA has six other registered projects, each valued at $750,000. These are located in Rosharon, New Braunfels, Odessa, Pearland, and Conroe. The consistent pricing across these filings suggests a standardized construction model for the brand.

The area surrounding 8826 Tidwell Road has a population of about 14,705 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP 77078. The median household income in this area is $38,838. There are approximately 5,607 housing units in the vicinity. The median owner-occupied home value is $151,500. These demographic factors provide context for the local market where the restaurant will operate. The construction activity will impact the immediate neighborhood during the build phase.