PopUp Bagel - MKT

PopUp Bagel - MKT is a commercial interior upfit for a bagel business located at 600 N Shepard Suite 117 & 120 in Houston, Texas. The project covers 1,240 square feet of space within Harris County and is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the name Pop up bagel. The estimated cost for this renovation and alteration work is $350,000, which calculates to $282 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation filings, while the total cost remains above the county median of $250,000 for this project type.

The property is privately owned by MKT Owner LLC and is being developed on private land for private use. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Tim Mullins. The project was registered with TDLR in July 2026, with plan review completed in August 2026.

Construction Timeline and Scope

Construction is scheduled to start in September 2026 and is scheduled to finish in October 2026. This 51-day build window is shorter than the Harris County median of 92 days for renovation and alteration projects. The scope of work is defined as a commercial interior upfit, focused on preparing the 1,240-square-foot space for operation. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete, confirming that the necessary plans have been processed by the state authority.

Third-party mentions provide context on the brand's presence in the area. A Facebook post by houstonchronicle mentioned that Houston is getting its first PopUp Bagels on June 12, describing the grand opening. Another Facebook post by chroncom noted that PopUp Bagels is opening a Houston location in Town and Country Village. A post by carolineontv stated that the brand officially opened their 40th location, citing the viral nature of the spot. A Reddit user on r/HoustonFood discussed the opening of Pop up Bagels in Houston, TX. These external references describe the business's market entry and public reception but do not alter the specific construction details recorded in the TDLR filing.

The surrounding area, ZIP code 77007, has a population of about 45,337 people according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $140,878, and the median owner-occupied home value is $501,300. Housing in the area is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, which is higher than a year earlier. These demographic and economic figures provide a backdrop for the location of this commercial interior upfit project in downtown Houston.