Curious about which new businesses, restaurants and facilities are coming soon or currently underway in your backyard and beyond? Our commercial permit roundup helps identify what is being built in your community. The following commercial permits have been filed recently in New Braunfels under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. All information, including cost and timeline, is subject to change.

The Sophie—108 Oak Creek Way, New Braunfels

Type of work: new construction

Estimated cost: $999,999

Timeline: Sept. 1, 2022-April 1, 2024

Scope of work: The Sophie is a 282 unit multifamily community consisting of five wood-framed apartment buildings. Buildings Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 5 are three stories tall, and the club and leasing space is located on the ground floor of the building. Building No. 3 is four stories tall.

Hotworx—615 Oxford Drive, Ste. 104, New Braunfels

Type of work: new construction

Estimated cost: $150,000

Timeline: July 1-Sept. 30

Scope of work: first generation finish-out to an existing shell space

On The Grind—2680 Loop 337, New Braunfels

Type of work: new construction

Estimated cost: $125,000

Timeline: Sept. 1-Dec. 31

Scope of work: The building is designed to be a stand-alone drive-thru coffee kiosk. No food will be served, and no public access will be allowed inside the building.

La-Z-Boy—2094 N. I-35, New Braunfels

Type of work: new construction

Estimated cost: $1.9 million

Timeline: June 1, 2022-June 1, 2023

Scope of work: new furniture store; shell, interior and site work

Wendy’s—143 S. Hwy. 46, New Braunfels

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Estimated cost: $250,000

Timeline: July 8-Dec. 8

Scope of work: remodel for Wendy’s



Torchy’s Tacos—229 FM 306, New Braunfels

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Estimated cost: $750,000

Timeline: Aug. 1-Oct. 31

Scope of work: tenant interior finish-out for a restaurant

South Texas Colorectal Center—545 Creekside Crossing, Ste. 226, New Braunfels

Type of work: new construction

Estimated cost: $560,500

Timeline: May 22-Aug. 22

Scope of work: interior finish-out

New Braunfels Salon—1071 Hwy. 46, Ste. C, New Braunfels

Type of work: renovation/alteration

Estimated cost: $100,000

Timeline: March 1-May 31

Scope of work: new salon with reception area, work stations, restroom and break room

Gateway to Gruene—southwest corner of Common Street and Old FM 306

Type of work: new construction

Estimated cost: $25 million

Timeline: May 1, 2022-Nov. 30, 2023

Scope of work: 227 multifamily units with amenities

Central Texas Cryotherapy—615 Oxford Drive, Ste. 104, New Braunfels

Type of work: new construction

Estimated cost: $83,000

Timeline: April 15-June 20

Scope of work: 1,200-square-foot first generation finish-out of a cryotherapy clinic being relocated from another building in the direct area