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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Porter Dual Brand
23681 Church Street, Porter, TX, 77365
Porter Dual Brand is a renovation/alteration project at 23681 Church Street, Porter, in Montgomery County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $150K across about 4,938 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $150K
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- Reported floor area
- 4,938 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $30/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 months
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13 days after the preceding date shown.
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31 days after the preceding date shown.
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12 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Porter Dual Brand
The Applebee's & IHOP project at 23681 Church Street in Porter is a renovation and expansion of an existing 4,102-square-foot IHOP restaurant. The filing identifies the project as Porter Dual Brand. The scope involves converting the space into a dual-brand IHOP/Applebee's restaurant, including 836 square feet of building additions to accommodate an expanded dining area. The total project size is listed as 4,938 square feet.
Nazarian Global Enterprises is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. Zar Homa Design, LLC serves as the design firm of record. Amelia Y C Lee is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The estimated cost for the work is $150,000, which calculates to $30 per square foot.
According to the TDLR registration, plan review was completed in September 2026. Construction was scheduled to begin in August 2026 and finish in September 2026. The TDLR status is marked as Review Complete. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
The estimated cost is below the county median for renovation and alteration filings, which stands at $248,088. The scheduled build window of 31 days is shorter than the county median of 92 days. The cost per square foot is also below the county median of $85.
Zar Homa Design, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $950,000. These include dual-brand locations in Fulshear and single-brand locations in Houston and Katy. Local community posts have noted that permits were filed to renovate the existing restaurant space at the TA Travel Center on I-20 into a dual-branded facility. The Census estimates for ZIP code 77365 indicate a population of about 43,025 and a median household income of $96,093.
Project Details
The project is classified as a Renovation/Alteration. It is not a new construction but an expansion of an existing structure. The addition of 836 square feet is specifically for the dining area. The registration was filed in August 2026. The project is privately funded and intended for private use.
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Porter Dual Brand is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 23681 Church Street, Porter, TX 77365 in Porter, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $150K covering 4,938 sq ft. Nazarian Global Enterprises is the property owner and Zar Homa Design, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 4, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Applebee's & IHOP in Porter open?
The TDLR record shows plan review is complete, but has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the construction status is not confirmed as finished, and the business opening status is not verified in this record.
Who is building the new dual-brand restaurant?
Nazarian Global Enterprises is the owner of record. Zar Homa Design, LLC is the design firm of record. Amelia Y C Lee is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
How much does the renovation cost?
The estimated cost for the renovation and expansion is $150,000. This equates to $30 per square foot for the total 4,938-square-foot project area.
What is the scope of the work?
The project consists of renovating and expanding an existing IHOP into a dual-brand IHOP/Applebee's. It includes 836 square feet of building additions to expand the dining area.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in August 2026. Plan review was completed in September 2026. Construction was scheduled to finish in September 2026.
What is Porter Dual Brand?
Porter Dual Brand is a renovation/alteration project at 23681 Church Street in Porter, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING 4,102-SQUARE-FOOT IHOP RESTAURANT INTO A DUAL-BRAND IHOP/APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT. THE SCOPE INCLUDES 836 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING ADDITIONS TO ACCOMMODATE EXPANDED DINING…
Is Porter Dual Brand open in Porter?
Porter Dual Brand was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Porter Dual Brand located?
Porter Dual Brand is located at 23681 Church Street, Porter, TX, 77365, in Montgomery County.
Who is the owner or developer of Porter Dual Brand?
Nazarian Global Enterprises is the property owner/developer of record for Porter Dual Brand, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Porter Dual Brand?
Zar Homa Design, LLC is the design firm of record for Porter Dual Brand, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Porter Dual Brand cost and how big is it?
Porter Dual Brand has an estimated construction value of $150K and approximately 4,938 square feet (about $30/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING 4,102-SQUARE-FOOT IHOP RESTAURANT INTO A DUAL-BRAND IHOP/APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT. THE SCOPE INCLUDES 836 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING ADDITIONS TO ACCOMMODATE EXPANDED DINING AREA.
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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23681 Church Street, Porter, TX, 77365
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