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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos to Make Chandler Debut This Spring With More in the Works

The company is continuing to make good on its ambitious expansion plans for the Grand Canyon State announced last year.

Two Hands Korean Corn Dogs to Take Up Residence in Tatum Point This Spring

Two Hands is no stranger to the Valley, with locations currently operating in Goodyear, Chandler, San Tan, Phoenix, and Mesa.

Starbucks Files Plan Review for Chandler Outpost

The review, which was filed last Friday, Jan 6, calls for a single-story building with space for a drive-thru.

Pure Green to Make Arizona Debut in Tempe This Spring

The budding franchise with global ambitions raised a whopping $1 million dollars through a crowdfunding campaign in 2020.

Over Easy to Take Up Residence in Peoria’s Shops at Lake Pleasant Development

The new shopping center, which is due to open this fall, also includes an In-N-Out, Raising Cane’s, and Handel’s Ice Cream.

Salad and Go to Launch New Outpost in Surprise This Spring

The new location will be in a center at Bell Rd and Loop 303, anchored by Winco Foods and Abrazo Hospital.

The Vig’s Upcoming Peoria Outpost Opening Pushed to Spring

As is the order of the day, this Valley staple’s sixth location in the Park West shopping center won’t open until at least March due to supply chain issues.

In-N-Out Burger Files Proposal With the City of Mesa

The new outpost, if approved, would be located in the Gallery Park development along Power Rd.

Starbucks Announced as Tenant for Goodyear’s Canyon Trails Towne Center

The sprawling shopping center, which was sold for $41 million earlier this year, is set to get a complete lifestyle overhaul including a new hotel.

Salad & Go Lists Two New Phoenix Area Outposts as ‘Coming Soon’

The newest locations for this rapidly growing, local brand, are set for Glendale and San Tan Valley.

Big Earl’s Greasy Eats Hopes to Expand its Valley Footprint in 2023

Having opened a wildly successful candy shop, Earl’s Old Time Candy, earlier this month, owners Brooke and Collin Dallas are setting their sights on more family fun for the community.

Homegrown Roaster and Cafe, Press Coffee, Details 2023 Expansion Plans

The company began a new chapter earlier this year when it opened inside a Sprouts Farmers Market, and sees more of those partnerships as well as some standalone units on the horizon.

Fazoli’s First New Phoenix Location to be at Sky Harbor Int’l Airport

It’s a welcomed announcement following news from earlier this year that the beloved Italian-American chain would be returning to the valley for the first time since all of its area restaurants closed in 2008.

Guthrie’s Chicken Fingers to Lay Phoenix Expansion Groundwork, Summer 2023

Area developer Stephen Galbraith says that following a few openings in Las Vegas, Reno, and Boise through next year, he and business partner Matt Dahlhauser will begin targeting locations in the Valley.

Ike’s Love and Sandwiches to Kick Off New Year With Three Valley Locations

The San Francisco-based sandwich shop will begin 2023 with an outpost in Desert Ridge, followed by Mesa and Gilbert shortly thereafter.

Tiger Woods’ PopStroke to Expand Phoenix Region Footprint Next Year

The mini-golf, entertainment, and dining hub, which currently operates one location in Glendale, plans to open two more – one in Scottsdale and a second in Glendale – sometime next year.

Worker-First Coffee Company, Bean Chain, Opening in Mesa Spring 2023

Founders David and Shannon Baxter believe lifting up workers is the key to fixing many of society’s current problems, and they’re drawing on the principles of blockchain to help realize that mission.

YC’s Mongolian Grill is Moving Into a Historic Downtown Phoenix Home

Owner Geoff Stanisic says the process will take more than a year so that he can properly balance the preservation of the home’s character with all the high-tech equipment necessary to run a restaurant.

Local Brunch Concept, Over Easy, Details Three New Valley Locations

Founded by celebrity Chef Aaron May and featured on numerous tv shows and best-of lists, Over Easy is poised to take the country by storm when its franchise campaign truly gets underway.

Bubba’s 33 Announces Two New Valley Locations in 2024

The Louisville-based chain will be bringing its classic American comfort food and homey vibes to Goodyear and Tempe.