AutoZone is in the “zone” in the Greater Houston area as the brand continues to expand its footprint across the region. According to a recently filed permit, the car parts brand is embarking on an opening in the Oak Forest-Garden Oaks area at 5709 W 34th Street.
The permit further details that construction on the new AutoZone is expected to start towards the end of December and is slated to wrap up by the end of May 2027. If all goes well with the estimated $812,458 construction project and permitting, the new AutoZone should open by next spring.
“For more than 43 years, AutoZone has been committed to providing the best parts, prices, and customer service in the automotive aftermarket industry. We have a rich culture and history of going the Extra Mile for our customers and our community,” the AutoZone website reads.
“Today, AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the U.S.”
Founded by J.R. “Pitt” Hyde III in 1979 as “Auto Shack” in Forrest City, Arkansas, AutoZone revolutionized the automotive aftermarket. Hyde applied supermarket-style retail and Walmart-esque everyday low prices to auto parts—a model built on clean, brightly lit stores and excellent service. The company officially rebranded to AutoZone in 1987.
There are now more than 7,710 AutoZone locations worldwide. This extensive footprint includes more than 6,500 stores across the United States, with nearly 800 of those locations in Texas, and Houston has 83. The continued expansion in the Greater Houston market is helping to keep Houstonites in the Zone and on the road.
What Now Houston reached out to AutoZone Senior Design Drafter, Giovanni Montrel, who was listed on the permit. What Now also reached out to the Vice President of Stores, Nate Norris, to find out more about ongoing expansion plans. But we did not hear back from Norris or Montrel by the time of this publication.
The new Greater Houston region AutoZone is anticipated to open in the Oak Forest-Garden Oaks area at 5709 W 34th Street by spring 2027.
