Bastrop’s stretch of State Highway 71 is getting another recognizable sign out by Sendero. Paperwork filed with the state shows a new Jersey Mike’s Subs is slated for the mixed-use project, with the sandwich shop expected to open next year as part of a broader wave of national chains headed to the development.
Documents submitted to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation list the future Jersey Mike’s at 853 W SH 71, Suite 104, according to What Now. The outlet reports that state filings point to a suite within Sendero’s planned retail footprint, lining up with previously announced site plans from the project’s developer.
Sendero’s Super-Size Buildout
Sendero is a multi-phase, 75-acre mixed-use project at SH 71 and FM 969 that is set to combine housing, hospitality, and retail, according to the Houston Chronicle. Reporting and developer materials describe hundreds of thousands of square feet of retail space, several hundred apartments, and a 120-room hotel in the works. The scope of the buildout has put Sendero front and center in coverage of Bastrop’s recent growth streak.
Who Else Is Moving In, And When
Sendero is not just landing subs. Local economic-development notes and leasing chatter have already tied several big-name chains to the project, including Chuy’s, Texas Roadhouse, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Jersey Mike’s, as reported by Community Impact. That coverage indicates Phase 1 construction was expected to finish by late 2025, with businesses able to start opening as early as the first quarter of 2026.
Earlier reporting identified local franchise owner Michael Jordan as the one planning to bring Jersey Mike’s to Bastrop, according to Community Impact. His planned shop now appears to have an exact address inside Sendero.
What Will Be On The Menu
Jersey Mike’s bills itself as “A Sub Above” on its corporate site, serving a lineup of hot and cold subs that runs from classic deli-style sandwiches to grilled cheesesteak options, according to Jersey Mike’s. The chain’s national menu is posted online, and the Bastrop location is expected to follow the brand’s standard franchise setup for ordering and takeout. For locals, that likely means another quick lunch spot and family dinner fallback along the 71 corridor.
What Happens Next
What Now reports that it reached out to Michael Jordan for comment but did not connect, and notes that licensing for the store still needs final approvals before any firm opening date is set. City permits, buildout progress, and formal franchise announcements will ultimately lock in the timeline as Sendero shifts from site work into retail interiors.
For Bastrop, this Jersey Mike’s filing is one more indicator that the town’s run of commercial growth along SH 71 is not slowing down. Developers behind Sendero have pitched the project as a source of new jobs and dining options, and the sandwich shop’s address on the state books is one of the clearest signs yet that those plans are starting to land.
