EOS Fitness

EOS Fitness Forney is a privately funded tenant renovation located at the northwest corner of Gateway Blvd and US 80 in Forney, Texas. The project involves the alteration of a 45,167-square-foot facility, which includes the addition of a 2,955-square-foot mezzanine, to create a new health and fitness club. The total project area is 48,122 square feet, with an estimated construction cost of $6,447,900.

Project Scope and Registration

This renovation is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the project name EOS Fitness Forney. The filing indicates that the work is classified as a Renovation/Alteration. Meadow Ridge Farm, LP is listed as the owner of record, while James E. Stroh, Architect, Inc serves as the design firm. George A Patterson is the registered accessibility specialist for this project.

The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026, and plan review is pending. Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2026, with completion targeted for August 2027. This timeline represents a scheduled build window of 334 days. For context, the median scheduled build window for renovation and alteration filings in Kaufman County is 98 days, making this project’s duration longer than the county median. The estimated cost of $6,447,900 places this project in the top quarter of costs for similar filings in the county, where the median estimated cost is $250,000.

Design Firm and Local Context

James E. Stroh, Architect, Inc has previously designed five other EOS Fitness locations in Texas, including projects in Grand Prairie, Arlington, Fort Worth, Celina, and Houston. Those prior projects have a combined value of $23,514,975 and are noted as having completed review or inspection. The Forney project adds to this portfolio, continuing the brand's expansion into the region. The estimated cost per square foot for the Forney project is $134, which is above the county median of $98 for renovation and alteration projects.

The site is located in ZIP code 75126, an area with a population of about 77,116 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $104,001, and the median owner-occupied home value is $337,200. Housing in this area is predominantly owner-occupied. The project is privately funded and intended for private use, reflecting a specific investment in local fitness infrastructure. The TDLR status remains Project Registered, indicating that the administrative and construction processes are proceeding according to the filing.