A new Taco Bell restaurant is planned for Forney along FM 548. The filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation lists the project as a ground-up build. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2026 with completion targeted for May 2026.
Construction
The project calls for a 2,394-square-foot Taco Bell on private land. The estimated cost is $1.25 million. Documents describe it as new construction rather than a renovation or conversion. The dates in the filing may shift as work progresses, but the restaurant is planned as a standard single-unit drive-thru.
Location
The exact parcel has not been identified, though it will front FM 548. This corridor has become one of Forney’s busiest retail spines, with fast-food, grocery, and shopping centers expanding steadily. TxDOT is widening FM 548 into a multi-lane roadway, which has accelerated pad-site development at major intersections such as Gateway Boulevard and Reeder Lane.
Taco Bell Background
Taco Bell was founded in Downey, California, in 1962. The chain is now headquartered in Irvine and operates more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide, including thousands in Texas. Known for its tacos, burritos, and Mexican-inspired fast food, Taco Bell continues to expand in high-growth suburban areas like Forney, where residential and retail growth have reshaped the landscape over the past two decades.
Last Updated on October 10, 2025 by F.E.M