Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
WHATABURGER in Houston, TX
7800 AIRPORT BLVD HOUF-28, Houston, TX, 77061
WHATABURGER is a renovation/alteration project at 7800 AIRPORT BLVD HOUF-28, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion May 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M across about 1,980 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.2M
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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
- 1,980 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $600/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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35 days after the preceding date shown.
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151 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About WHATABURGER
Whataburger is undertaking a $1,188,000 renovation to convert an existing concession shell space into a new quick-service restaurant within the newly constructed West Concourse Expansion at Wlliam P. Hobby Airport (Hou). The project, located at 7800 AIRPORT BLVD HOUF-28 in Houston, Harris County, covers 1,980 square feet of interior space. This filing represents a significant investment in airport infrastructure, with a cost per square foot of $600, which is well above the median for similar renovations in the area.
Project Scope and Design
The scope of work includes new flooring, paint, lighting, ceiling, millwork, and equipment installation. The work is classified as non-structural renovation and alteration. Estudio, LLC is the registered design firm of record for this project. The owner and developer of record is Houston Airports, which has a history of managing multiple accessibility projects at this location. The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use.
Registration and Timeline
This project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in November 2026. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Janel Carona Bloom. Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2026, with a completion date targeted for May 2027. The scheduled build window of 151 days is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar projects. The TDLR status is listed as Project Registered, and plan review is pending.
Comparing this project to 39,390 TDLR-registered renovation/alteration filings in Harris County, the estimated cost of $1,188,000 places it in the top quarter for its type. The median estimated cost for these projects is $250,000, with the middle half ranging from $127,000 to $600,000. The median size for such projects is 4,000 square feet, and the median cost per square foot is $80. This project’s $600 per square foot reflects the specialized nature of airport concession builds.
Houston Airports has seven other TDLR-registered projects totaling $5,489,250, including several at Wlliam P. Hobby Airport (Hou) with varying statuses from inspection complete to project closed. Estudio, LLC has also worked on five other TDLR-registered projects totaling $5,280,875, including work for The Center for Plastic Surgery, PLLC. The surrounding ZIP code 77061 has a population of about 24,238 and a median household income of $44,520, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.
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WHATABURGER is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 7800 AIRPORT BLVD HOUF-28, Houston, TX 77061 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M covering 1,980 sq ft. HOUSTON AIRPORTS is the property owner and ESTUDIO, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 10, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Whataburger at Wlliam P. Hobby Airport (Hou) open?
The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers. The project completion is targeted for May 2027, so the business status is not yet confirmed by the filing.
Who is the owner of this project?
Houston Airports is the owner and developer of record for this renovation project at Wlliam P. Hobby Airport (Hou).
What is the scope of work for this renovation?
The scope includes new flooring, paint, lighting, ceiling, millwork, and equipment. It is a non-structural renovation of an existing concession shell space into a new quick-service restaurant.
When does construction start?
Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2026, following the registration with TDLR in November 2026.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $1,188,000 for 1,980 square feet of space, resulting in a cost per square foot of $600.
What is WHATABURGER?
WHATABURGER is a renovation/alteration project at 7800 AIRPORT BLVD HOUF-28 in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING CONCESSION SHELL SPACE INTO A NEW QSR IN THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED WEST CONCOURSE EXPANSION AT WILLIAM P. HOBBY AIRPORT (HOU). SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES NEW FLOORING, PAINT, LIGHTING, CEILING, MILLWORK, EQUIPMENT, NON-…
Is WHATABURGER open in Houston?
WHATABURGER is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of May 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is WHATABURGER located?
WHATABURGER is located at 7800 AIRPORT BLVD HOUF-28, Houston, TX, 77061, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of WHATABURGER?
HOUSTON AIRPORTS is the property owner/developer of record for WHATABURGER, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for WHATABURGER?
ESTUDIO, LLC is the design firm of record for WHATABURGER, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does WHATABURGER cost and how big is it?
WHATABURGER has an estimated construction value of $1.2M and approximately 1,980 square feet (about $600/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING CONCESSION SHELL SPACE INTO A NEW QSR IN THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED WEST CONCOURSE EXPANSION AT WILLIAM P. HOBBY AIRPORT (HOU). SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES NEW FLOORING, PAINT, LIGHTING, CEILING, MILLWORK, EQUIPMENT, NON-STRUCTURAL
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
7800 AIRPORT BLVD HOUF-28, Houston, TX, 77061
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