Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2027003268New Construction
Funding type

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

Church's Chicken in Katy, TX

2305 Fry Road, Katy, TX, 77026

Opening ~Jul 2027Project Registered

Church's Chicken is a new construction project at 2305 Fry Road, Katy, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jul 2027. The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 1,423 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$500K
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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
1,423 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$351/sqft
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Scheduled duration
6 months
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Oct 12, 2026281 days across supplied datesJul 20, 2027

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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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    100 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

    A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.

    181 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Church's Chicken

A new Church's Chicken restaurant is planned for 2305 Fry Road in Katy, Texas. The project involves the new ground-up construction of a quick serve, drive-thru facility. The filing lists the specific project name as Church's Chicken -Katy TX. The estimated cost for this development is $500,000, covering a total building area of 1,423 square feet.

The owner of record is Store Master Funding Xxix LLC, while Fusion AE is the design firm of record. Clinton P Ryan is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. This project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use. The site is located in Harris County and falls within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE.

Construction Timeline and Status

The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027. The completion date on the filing is targeted for July 2027. The current TDLR status is Project Registered, and plan review is pending. The scheduled build window is 181 days, which is close to the Harris County median of 221 days for similar new construction filings.

In terms of scale, the estimated cost of $500,000 is below the Harris County median of $750,000 for new construction projects registered in the last 24 months. The size of 1,423 square feet is significantly smaller than the county median of 9,000 square feet. However, the computed cost per square foot of $351 is above the county median of $88 per square foot. Store Master Funding Xxix LLC has two other TDLR-registered Church's Chicken projects in Houston, totaling $1,450,000. Fusion AE has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects, including locations for Dave's Hot Chicken, Whataburger, and Einstein Bros Bagels.

The surrounding area, ZIP code 77026, has a population of about 20,536 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $34,835, with 9,580 housing units. Housing in the area is mostly renter-occupied, and the median owner-occupied home value is $104,800. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.

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Church's Chicken is a New Construction project located at 2305 Fry Road, Katy, TX 77026 in Katy, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500K covering 1,423 sq ft. STORE MASTER FUNDING XXIX LLC is the property owner and Fusion AE is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 12, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Church's Chicken in Katy open?

No, the business is not open. The project is in the construction planning phase. The TDLR record shows the project is registered, with construction scheduled to start in January 2027 and completion targeted for July 2027.

Where is the new Church's Chicken in Katy located?

The restaurant is planned for 2305 Fry Road, Katy, TX 77026. The site is in Harris County and is inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, zone AE.

Who is building the Church's Chicken in Katy?

Store Master Funding Xxix LLC is the owner of record. Fusion AE is the design firm of record, and Clinton P Ryan is the registered accessibility specialist.

How big is the new Church's Chicken restaurant?

The building will be 1,423 square feet. The estimated cost for the new ground-up construction is $500,000.

When will construction start and finish?

Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027. The completion date on the filing is targeted for July 2027. Plan review is pending.

What is Church's Chicken?

Church's Chicken is a new construction project at 2305 Fry Road in Katy, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: new ground up construction of a quick serve, drive thru

Is Church's Chicken open in Katy?

Church's Chicken is still under construction in Katy, TX, with an estimated completion of Jul 2027 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Church's Chicken located?

Church's Chicken is located at 2305 Fry Road, Katy, TX, 77026, in Harris County.

Who is the owner or developer of Church's Chicken?

STORE MASTER FUNDING XXIX LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Church's Chicken, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Church's Chicken?

Fusion AE is the design firm of record for Church's Chicken, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Church's Chicken cost and how big is it?

Church's Chicken has an estimated construction value of $500K and approximately 1,423 square feet (about $351/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

new ground up construction of a quick serve, drive thru

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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2305 Fry Road, Katy, TX, 77026

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