Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1325 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76104
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Apr 2027. The project has an estimated value of $300K across about 1,370 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $300K
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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
- 1,370 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $219/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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43 days after the preceding date shown.
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182 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is undergoing a tenant interior improvement at 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue in Fort Worth. The project involves renovating a 1,370-square-foot restaurant space within an existing hospital building. The estimated cost for this renovation is $300,000, which equates to $219 per square foot. This work is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as an accessibility project.
The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. Texas Health Resources is the owner of record for this development. MCG Architecture serves as the design firm, while Blair Baker is the registered accessibility specialist. The filing describes the scope as tenant interior improvement for a restaurant in an existing building at a hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.
Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026, following the registration date of September 2026. Plan review is pending, and the project is targeted for April 2027. This timeline represents a scheduled build window of 182 days.
Project Context and Comparisons
The estimated cost of $300,000 is above the county median for renovation and alteration filings in Tarrant County, which stands at $250,000. The size of 1,370 square feet is below the median size of 3,900 square feet for similar projects. The cost per square foot of $219 is above the county median of $79 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 182 days is longer than the county median of 92 days.
Texas Health Resources has six other TDLR-registered projects, totaling $161,758,810. These include the Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Fort Worth Hospital and Texas Health Dallas. MCG Architecture has six other registered projects totaling $15,008,000, including locations in San Antonio, Houston, and Tomball. The project is registered with TDLR, and the status is Project Registered.
City of Fort Worth permit records show eight permits on file at this street address, issued between March 2025 and September 2026. These include plumbing, commercial building, electrical, and commercial accessory structure permits. The declared valuations on these permits total $366,000. Five of these permits have a final status. The most recent permit description is B1_WORK_DESC.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104 in Fort Worth, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $300K covering 1,370 sq ft. Texas Health Resources is the property owner and MCG Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 8, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tropical Smoothie Cafe open at this location?
The TDLR record indicates the project is registered and targeted for April 2027. It does not confirm if the business is open or operating.
Who owns the building at 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue?
Texas Health Resources is the owner of record for this project. The renovation is for a tenant interior improvement within an existing hospital building.
When is the renovation expected to be finished?
The project is targeted for April 2027. Construction is scheduled to start in October 2026, with plan review pending.
How much does the renovation cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $300,000 for 1,370 square feet, which calculates to $219 per square foot. This is above the Tarrant County median of $79 per square foot.
Is the site in a flood zone?
It is designated as zone X according to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Project scope consists of tenant interior improvement for a 1,370 square foot restaurant in an existing building at a hospital in Fort Worth, TX.
Is Tropical Smoothie Cafe open in Fort Worth?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is still under construction in Fort Worth, TX, with an estimated completion of Apr 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Tropical Smoothie Cafe located?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is located at 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, in Tarrant County.
Who is the owner or developer of Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Texas Health Resources is the property owner/developer of record for Tropical Smoothie Cafe, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
MCG Architecture is the design firm of record for Tropical Smoothie Cafe, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Tropical Smoothie Cafe cost and how big is it?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has an estimated construction value of $300K and approximately 1,370 square feet (about $219/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Project scope consists of tenant interior improvement for a 1,370 square foot restaurant in an existing building at a hospital in Fort Worth, TX.
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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1325 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76104
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The project scope will consist of a tenant interior improvement for a 1,370 square foot restaurant at the Texas Health Fort Worth Hospital (Harris Methodist) in Fort worth, TX.
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