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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Panera Bread, Cafe 4897
12340 Lumen Ave., Stafford, TX, 77477
Panera Bread, Cafe 4897 is a new construction project at 12340 Lumen Ave., Stafford, in Fort Bend County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Mar 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.9M across about 3,200 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.9M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 3,200 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $580/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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55 days after the preceding date shown.
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46 days after the preceding date shown.
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141 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Panera Bread, Cafe 4897
A new 3,200 square foot Panera Bread cafe is under development at 12340 Lumen Ave. in Stafford, Texas. The project, registered with TDLR in July 2026, involves the ground-up construction of a fast food restaurant on private land in Fort Bend County. The filing estimates the total project cost at $1,855,000, which calculates to $580 per square foot for the build.
Denly Grid LLC is the owner of record for this development. Heights Venture Architects serves as the design firm, a practice that has handled multiple other commercial projects in the Houston area, including locations in Richmond and Portland. Hans P Hertner is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the TDLR documentation, ensuring the facility meets required standards during the planning phase.
TDLR completed the plan review process in September 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026, with the project scheduled to finish in March 2027. This timeline represents a 141-day build window, which is shorter than the 199-day median for new construction projects in the county. The estimated cost is above the county median of $700,000 for similar filings, placing it in the top quarter of recent registrations in Fort Bend County.
The location sits within ZIP code 77477, a community with an estimated population of 32,722 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $73,290, and the median owner-occupied home value is $241,200. The housing stock in this specific ZIP code is primarily renter-occupied, with approximately 13,888 total housing units recorded in the census data.
Fort Bend County recorded 694 new construction registrations in the last 24 months. This Panera Bread project is one of 4,168 total new construction filings in the county. The local labor market in July 2026 showed an unemployment rate of 5 percent, a figure that was higher than the rate recorded a year earlier. This context helps frame the economic environment in which this private, privately funded development is taking shape.
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Panera Bread, Cafe 4897 is a New Construction project located at 12340 Lumen Ave., Stafford, TX 77477 in Stafford, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.9M covering 3,200 sq ft. Denly Grid LLC is the property owner and Heights Venture Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 10, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the new Panera Bread in Stafford located?
The restaurant is located at 12340 Lumen Ave., Stafford, TX 77477. It is a new ground-up construction project in Fort Bend County.
When will the Stafford Panera Bread be finished?
Construction is scheduled to start in October 2026 and is scheduled to finish in March 2027. TDLR completed plan review in September 2026.
Who is building the Panera Bread in Stafford?
Denly Grid LLC is the owner of record. Heights Venture Architects is the design firm, and Hans P Hertner is the registered accessibility specialist.
How much does the Panera Bread project cost?
The estimated cost is $1,855,000 for the 3,200 square foot building. This works out to $580 per square foot.
Is the Panera Bread in Stafford open yet?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in March 2027. The filing does not list the business as open or operating.
What is Panera Bread, Cafe 4897?
Panera Bread, Cafe 4897 is a new construction project at 12340 Lumen Ave. in Stafford, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction of a 3,200 SF, Ground up fast food restaurant
Is Panera Bread, Cafe 4897 open in Stafford?
Panera Bread, Cafe 4897 is still under construction in Stafford, TX, with an estimated completion of Mar 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Panera Bread, Cafe 4897 located?
Panera Bread, Cafe 4897 is located at 12340 Lumen Ave., Stafford, TX, 77477, in Fort Bend County.
Who is the owner or developer of Panera Bread, Cafe 4897?
Denly Grid LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Panera Bread, Cafe 4897, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Panera Bread, Cafe 4897?
Heights Venture Architects is the design firm of record for Panera Bread, Cafe 4897, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Panera Bread, Cafe 4897 cost and how big is it?
Panera Bread, Cafe 4897 has an estimated construction value of $1.9M and approximately 3,200 square feet (about $580/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction of a 3,200 SF, Ground up fast food restaurant
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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12340 Lumen Ave., Stafford, TX, 77477
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