Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Pepper Lunch in Austin, TX
5222 Burnet Road, Suite 525, Austin, TX, 78756
Pepper Lunch is a renovation/alteration project at 5222 Burnet Road, Suite 525, Austin, in Travis 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 $850K across about 1,504 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $850K
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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
- 1,504 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $565/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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95 days after the preceding date shown.
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160 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Pepper Lunch
Pepper Lunch Austin, TX is a $850,000 renovation project located at 5222 Burnet Road, Suite 525, Austin, TX 78756. The filing describes the scope as an interior remodel finish out of an existing space into a Pepper Lunch Restaurant. The registered accessibility specialist is Landy Perkins, and the project is owned by MWM Fund III LTD. This work involves altering 1,504 square feet of interior space, resulting in a calculated cost of $565 per square foot.
Project Timeline and Status
The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in November 2026. According to the filing, construction is scheduled to begin in February 2027. The targeted completion date is July 2027. Plan review is pending. This project is privately funded and takes place on private land for private use. The TDLR status remains Project Registered as the work moves toward its scheduled finish, with completion targeted for July 2027.
Cost and Scale Analysis
This renovation exceeds the median estimated cost for its type in Travis County. The county median for renovation and alteration filings is $300,000, with the middle half ranging from $140,575 to $717,777. At $850,000, this Pepper Lunch project sits in the top quarter of costs. The size of 1,504 square feet is smaller than the county median of 3,800 square feet. Consequently, the cost per square foot of $565 is significantly above the county median of $104.
The scheduled build window for this project is 160 days, which is longer than the county median of 98 days. The owner, MWM Fund III LTD, has three other TDLR-registered projects totaling $280,000, including two retail centers in Austin and one North Loop Plaza project that is closed. The surrounding area, based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78756, has a population of about 9,844 and a median household income of $97,149.
City of Austin permit records show 13 permits on file at this street address, issued between May 2024 and September 2026. These include electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building permits. Five permits have reached a final status. The most recent entries involve plumbing service lines and illuminated signage for HMART. Travis County unemployment was 3.6 percent in September 2026.
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Pepper Lunch is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5222 Burnet Road, Suite 525, Austin, TX 78756 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $850K covering 1,504 sq ft. MWM FUND III LTD is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on November 2, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pepper Lunch Austin open?
The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers. The project is targeted for July 2027, so the opening status is not yet determined by the filing.
Who is the owner of this project?
The owner and developer of record is MWM Fund III LTD. This entity has other TDLR-registered projects in Austin, including retail centers and a plaza location.
What is the total cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the interior remodel is $850,000. This covers the finish out of 1,504 square feet of existing space into a restaurant.
When does construction start?
According to the filing, construction is scheduled to start in February 2027. The project was registered with TDLR in November 2026.
Who is the registered accessibility specialist?
Landy Perkins is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The work is a renovation and alteration at 5222 Burnet Road, Suite 525.
What is Pepper Lunch?
Pepper Lunch is a renovation/alteration project at 5222 Burnet Road, Suite 525 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior remodel finish out of an existing space into a Pepper Lunch Restaurant.
Is Pepper Lunch open in Austin?
Pepper Lunch is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Jul 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Pepper Lunch located?
Pepper Lunch is located at 5222 Burnet Road, Suite 525, Austin, TX, 78756, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Pepper Lunch?
MWM FUND III LTD is the property owner/developer of record for Pepper Lunch, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Pepper Lunch cost and how big is it?
Pepper Lunch has an estimated construction value of $850K and approximately 1,504 square feet (about $565/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior remodel finish out of an existing space into a Pepper Lunch 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.
Location & views
5222 Burnet Road, Suite 525, Austin, TX, 78756
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