Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2026026903Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Porter Dual Brand

23681 Church Street, Porter, TX, 77365

Target date passed (Sep 2026)Project Registered

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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Aug 4, 202644 days across supplied datesSep 17, 2026

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    13 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    31 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Porter Dual Brand

Applebee's & IHOP is being renovated and expanded at 23681 Church Street in Porter, Texas. The project, filed as Porter Dual Brand, converts an existing 4,102-square-foot IHOP into a dual-brand restaurant. The scope includes 836 square feet of building additions to accommodate an expanded dining area, bringing the total size to 4,938 square feet. The estimated cost is $150,000.

Nazarian Global Enterprises is the owner of record, and Zar Homa Design, LLC is the design firm. Amelia Y C Lee serves as the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

Timeline and Cost Context

The project was registered with TDLR in August 2026, with construction start also scheduled for August 2026. Plan review is pending, and completion is targeted for September 2026. This 31-day scheduled build window is shorter than the 92-day median for renovation and alteration filings in Montgomery County.

The estimated cost of $150,000 places this project below the county median of $248,088 for similar work. The cost per square foot is $30, which is below the county median of $85 per square foot. These figures are derived from 3,484 TDLR-registered renovation and alteration filings in the county, with 624 registered in the last 24 months.

Zar Homa Design, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $950,000, including locations in Fulshear, Houston, and Katy. Local Facebook posts by greatthingsemc and kingwoodtx have described the filing of permits to renovate the existing restaurant space at the TA Travel Center on I-20 into a dual-branded facility. Census estimates for ZIP 77365 show a population of about 43,025 and a median household income of $96,093.

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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 and IHOP in Porter open?

The TDLR record shows the project is registered with plan review pending. Completion is targeted for September 2026. The record does not confirm an opening date or current operational status.

Who is building the dual-brand restaurant in Porter?

Nazarian Global Enterprises is the owner of record. Zar Homa Design, LLC is the design firm, and Amelia Y C Lee is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.

How big is the new Applebee's and IHOP?

The project expands the existing 4,102-square-foot IHOP to a total of 4,938 square feet. This includes 836 square feet of building additions for an expanded dining area.

When will the construction in Porter be finished?

Construction start is scheduled for August 2026. Plan review is pending, and the completion date on the filing is targeted for September 2026.

What is the estimated cost of the renovation?

The estimated cost is $150,000. This figure is below the Montgomery County median of $248,088 for renovation and alteration projects.

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

30.10378, -95.23841

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