Planet Fitness Takeover in Midlothian, TX

A Planet Fitness renovation at 1000 E. Main St Suite 205 in Midlothian, Ellis County, is a $1,250,000 project converting an existing gym space into a new franchise location. The 25,860-square-foot facility involves significant structural changes, including exterior glazing, demolition, and the installation of new walls and finishes throughout the interior. Agree Realty is the owner of record for this private-use development on private land.

Project Scope and Timeline

The filing lists the project name as "Planet Fitness Takeover-Midlothian." Registered accessibility specialist Bonita L Anderson is associated with the TABS registration, which was filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in July 2026. The plan review process was completed in August 2026, coinciding with the scheduled construction start date. The project is scheduled to finish in November 2026, marking a standard build window for this type of commercial alteration.

Design and Financials

Pb2 architecture + engineering serves as the design firm of record for this conversion. The estimated cost of $1,250,000 results in a cost per square foot of $48. This figure is notably below the Ellis County median of $85 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration projects. However, the total project cost places it in the top quarter of comparable filings in the county, which typically range from $125,000 to $600,000.

Agree Realty has a history of developing similar commercial properties in Texas, with four other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,067,118. These include locations in Dallas and Brenham, with statuses ranging from closed to review complete. Similarly, pb2 architecture + engineering has worked on six other TDLR-registered projects totaling over $34 million, including large-scale retail developments in San Antonio, Dallas, and Cuero.

The site is located in ZIP code 76065, where the U.S. Census estimates a median household income of $123,664 and approximately 44,614 residents. The area features 15,081 housing units, predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $378,600. The project is situated outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone X), indicating no special flood hazards are mapped for this specific location. Ellis County unemployment stood at 4.1 percent in September 2026, reflecting a tight local labor market.