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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Flying Biscuit Cafe in Abilene, TX
2447 N Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX, 79601
Flying Biscuit Cafe is a new construction project at 2447 N Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, in Taylor County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Mar 2027. The project has an estimated value of $350K across about 3,845 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $350K
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- Reported floor area
- 3,845 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $91/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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42 days after the preceding date shown.
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90 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Flying Biscuit Cafe
Flying Biscuit Cafe is a new 3,845 sq ft restaurant under construction at 2447 N Judge Ely Blvd. in Abilene, Texas. The project is a tenant fit-out for a new dining establishment, with an estimated cost of $350,000. This places the build in the bottom quarter of cost estimates for similar new construction filings in Taylor County, where the median estimated cost is $894,750.
Project Scope and Design
The owner of record is ARL Retail LLC, which also holds the registration for the Allen Ridge project in Abilene. Tedrow Design Group serves as the design firm of record. This firm has six other TDLR-registered projects, including Handel's Ice Cream in McAllen and Village at Stone Oak in San Antonio. The estimated cost of $91 per square foot is below the county median of $175 per square foot for new construction.
Justin K Walton is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The work is privately funded on private land for private use. The scheduled build window is 90 days, which is shorter than the county median of 245 days for similar projects. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026, and plan review is pending. Completion is targeted for March 2027.
Local Context
The project is located in ZIP code 79601, which has a population of about 26,917 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $54,515, and the median owner-occupied home value is $182,900. The housing market is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units. The Taylor County unemployment rate was 3.7 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
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Flying Biscuit Cafe is a New Construction project located at 2447 N Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX 79601 in Abilene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $350K covering 3,845 sq ft. ARL RETAIL LLC is the property owner and Tedrow Design Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 20, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flying Biscuit Cafe open?
The TDLR record shows the project is registered with plan review pending. Completion is targeted for March 2027. There is no record of the business being open or operating.
Who is the developer of Flying Biscuit Cafe?
ARL Retail LLC is the owner/developer of record. Tedrow Design Group is the design firm of record for the project.
How big is the new restaurant?
The project is 3,845 square feet. The estimated cost is $350,000, which works out to $91 per square foot.
When will construction finish?
The filing states construction start in December 2026 and completion targeted for March 2027. The scheduled build window is 90 days.
What is Flying Biscuit Cafe?
Flying Biscuit Cafe is a new construction project at 2447 N Judge Ely Blvd. in Abilene, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Tenant fit-out for new restaurant. 3845 SF
Is Flying Biscuit Cafe open in Abilene?
Flying Biscuit Cafe is still under construction in Abilene, TX, with an estimated completion of Mar 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Flying Biscuit Cafe located?
Flying Biscuit Cafe is located at 2447 N Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX, 79601, in Taylor County.
Who is the owner or developer of Flying Biscuit Cafe?
ARL RETAIL LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Flying Biscuit Cafe, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Flying Biscuit Cafe?
Tedrow Design Group is the design firm of record for Flying Biscuit Cafe, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Flying Biscuit Cafe cost and how big is it?
Flying Biscuit Cafe has an estimated construction value of $350K and approximately 3,845 square feet (about $91/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Tenant fit-out for new restaurant. 3845 SF
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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2447 N Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX, 79601
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