Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Waffle House in Waco, TX
722 S. 7th Street, Waco, TX, 76706
Waffle House is a new construction project at 722 S. 7th Street, Waco, in McLennan County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2028. The project has an estimated value of $300K across about 1,840 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
- 1,840 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $163/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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303 days after the preceding date shown.
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181 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Waffle House
Waffle House #20644 is a new restaurant construction project located at 722 S. 7th Street in Waco, Texas. The filing lists the project name simply as Waffle House. This development represents the seventh registered construction filing for the owner, Waffle House, Inc., in the state. The project is situated in McLennan County and is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a TABS accessibility project. The estimated cost for the new build is $300,000, covering a footprint of 1,840 square feet. This results in a cost per square foot of $163.
The project was registered with TDLR in November 2026. Plan review is pending, and completion is targeted for February 2028. The construction start date is listed as September 2027. This scheduled build window of 181 days is shorter than the county median of 245 days for new construction filings. The estimated cost is below the McLennan County median for its type, which sits in the bottom quarter of the $399,917 to $3,000,000 range for the middle half of projects. The cost per square foot is close to the county median of $145.
Mark D. Pavey, AIA, serves as the design firm of record for this development. Brian Gary Stanton is the registered accessibility specialist overseeing the compliance aspects. The funding is privately sourced, and the land is designated for private use. The area profile for ZIP code 76706 indicates a population of about 40,668 with a median household income of $42,277. Housing in the area is mostly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $180,600.
Waffle House, Inc. has other registered projects including locations in Splendora, Anna, Fort Worth, and two other entries with unspecified cities, all valued at $300,000. The design firm, Mark D. Pavey, AIA, has also worked on projects in Liberty Hill, Melissa, New Caney, Waxahachie, and Grand Prairie. The county labor market shows a unemployment rate of 4 percent in September 2026, which is lower than a year earlier. This project remains in the pre-construction phase with no business opening dates recorded in the filing.
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Waffle House is a New Construction project located at 722 S. 7th Street, Waco, TX 76706 in Waco, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $300K covering 1,840 sq ft. Waffle House, Inc. is the property owner and Mark D. Pavey, AIA is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 2, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waffle House #20644 in Waco open?
The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers. The project is targeted for February 2028, so the status is based on construction timelines.
Who is the owner of this Waco Waffle House?
The owner and developer of record is Waffle House, Inc. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
What is the square footage of the new restaurant?
The estimated square footage for the new restaurant is 1,840 sq ft. The total estimated cost is $300,000.
When does construction start?
Construction is scheduled to start in September 2027. The project was registered with TDLR in November 2026.
Who is the architect for this project?
Mark D. Pavey, AIA is the design firm of record. Brian Gary Stanton is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is Waffle House?
Waffle House is a new construction project at 722 S. 7th Street in Waco, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Restaurant
Is Waffle House open in Waco?
Waffle House is still under construction in Waco, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Waffle House located?
Waffle House is located at 722 S. 7th Street, Waco, TX, 76706, in McLennan County.
Who is the owner or developer of Waffle House?
Waffle House, Inc. is the property owner/developer of record for Waffle House, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Waffle House?
Mark D. Pavey, AIA is the design firm of record for Waffle House, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Waffle House cost and how big is it?
Waffle House has an estimated construction value of $300K and approximately 1,840 square feet (about $163/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Restaurant
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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722 S. 7th Street, Waco, TX, 76706
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