Whataburger in Lavon, TX

A new Whataburger restaurant is under construction at the intersection of NWC State Hwy 78 and Burnett Dr in Lavon, Texas. The project, filed as Whataburger - Lavon, involves the new construction of a 3,030 sq ft dining facility. With an estimated cost of $2,300,000, the build is scheduled to finish in January 2027, following a construction start date of September 2026.

The development is owned by Vaquero Lavon Partners LP and designed by Rouch Architects LLC. This private project is funded on private land for private use, distinct from public infrastructure initiatives. The registration with TDLR was completed in August 2026, establishing the official timeline for this specific build.

Project Scope and Economics

The estimated construction cost of $2,300,000 results in a cost per square foot of $759. This figure is above the county median of $120 per sq ft for similar new construction filings in Collin County. The scheduled build window of 122 days is shorter than the county median of 212 days, indicating a focused construction schedule. Rouch Architects LLC has been involved in four other TDLR-registered Whataburger projects in the state, totaling $7,060,000 in estimated costs.

Plan review was completed in September 2026, and the TDLR status is listed as Review Complete. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Andy S Castillo. The site is in ZIP code 75166, which has a population of about 6,679 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $129,130, and the median owner-occupied home value is $385,000.

Collin County unemployment was 4.6 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. Third-party job listings on Lensa and Jooble indicate that Whataburger is hiring for Restaurant Team Member and Manager roles in Lavon, suggesting operational preparation alongside construction. These roles include evening and day shifts for unit-level positions.