Howdy Homemade Ice Cream - Coit

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream is undergoing a restaurant remodel at 1930 N Coit Rd., Suite 140, in Richardson, Texas. The project, filed as Howdy Homemade Ice Cream - Coit, involves the renovation of 1,436 square feet of commercial space. This specific alteration is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and is targeted for December 2026.

The renovation is privately funded on private land. Pavillion East Hldg Ltd holds the record as the owner and developer. Avila Castillo Architecture serves as the design firm of record for this project. The estimated cost for the work is $200,000, which calculates to $139 per square foot. The scheduled build window spans from September 2026 to December 2026, a duration of 83 days.

Project Context and Comparisons

This project’s estimated cost is below the county median for renovation and alteration filings in Dallas County. The median estimated cost for such projects is $248,360. While the total cost is lower, the cost per square foot of $139 is above the county median of $72. The scheduled build window of 83 days is close to the county median of 92 days for similar work types.

Avila Castillo Architecture has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $6,108,089. These include Buenos Dias Cafe in Grand Prairie, Homewood Suites in North Richland Hills, and University Center Chapel in Richardson. The site is located in ZIP code 75080, which has a population of about 52,746 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $89,773, and the median owner-occupied home value is $420,000.

The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in July 2026, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED). This rate is higher than the figure from a year earlier. The project remains in the registration phase with plan review pending.