InBuckeye Magazine July 2025

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1 AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS Agricultural Holdings, a West Valley family- owned company, sold its Arlington property in June and reinvested the proceeds into a new acquisition at 25516 W. Southern Ave. The company plans future development

7 FRY’S MARKETPLACE Phoenix-based Barclay Group is building Buckeye’s third Fry’s Marketplace, a 123,000‑square‑foot supermarket. Shelving and registers are installed, and a fuel canopy with pumps is nearly complete. City sources report a late summer opening is anticipated. The store will anchor an 18-acre retail plaza that also includes Taco Bell, Black Rock Coffee Bar, Barro’s Pizza, Thai Chili 2go, Swig, Tropical Smoothie Café, Jersey Mike’s and Great Clips. 8 THE HERITAGE The Heritage replaced Cafe 25:35 in June, launching a new outreach-focused restaurant and bar in downtown Buckeye. The concept includes a partnership with a Litchfield Park-based nonprofit and features a menu spanning burgers, European- inspired dishes, Mexican craft cocktails, vegan and gluten-free options. Buckeye City Councilman and building owner Tony Youngker said the site was selected carefully and that the restaurant will offer elevated customer service. 9 HICKMAN’S FAMILY FARMS Buckeye-based Hickman’s Family Farms — the Southwest U.S.’s largest egg producer — announced in June it will pause most of its operations for nearly two years following devastating bird flu losses. The company confirmed approximately 95% of its Arizona flock — some 6 million chickens — were lost in May, and it expects the recovery to take up to two years. Vaccine delays and federal approval issues have compounded the impact. 10 MONROE’S KITCHEN Monroe’s Kitchen celebrated its grand opening in April, introducing an Italian‑inspired breakfast, brunch and dinner menu in downtown Buckeye. Owners Maria and Ulysses Anaya credited the restaurant’s opening to their shared vision and perseverance, especially after Maria’s recovery from cancer.

11 NAPA AUTO PARTS NAPA Auto Parts is targeting Buckeye for expansion, with development applications filed in May for two locations. Each would include retail storefronts with auto repair bays to serve surrounding commercial areas. 12 RAISING CANE’S National chicken-tender chain Raising Cane’s is planning a new location as part of the Verrado Way commercial expansion across from Banner Health. According to company representatives, the restaurant will feature typical hours from 9 a.m. to 1 or 2 a.m. and is slated to open in summer 2026. 13 RODTREE RodTree celebrated its grand opening in April, offering a mix of one-on-one counseling, group therapy, massage, light therapy, footbaths, hydration IVs and other non-invasive wellness treatments at its downtown Buckeye location. 14 SOMEBURROS Fast‑casual Mexican chain Someburros officially opened its first Buckeye location in June on Verrado Way near Interstate 10, across from Costco. The family‑run restaurant features Sonoran‑style burritos, tacos, enchiladas, all‑day breakfast and frozen margaritas, with drive‑thru and dine‑in service — from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. nightly (until 10 p.m. on weekends). 15 SUNDANCE TOWNE CENTER Baltimore-based Continental Realty Corporation acquired the 203,525‑square‑foot Sundance Towne Center in June, paying $54.3 million. The nearly 50‑tenant retail hub — anchored by Walmart Supercenter and Lowe’s Home Improvement — was reported to be 94% leased. The firm plans property enhancements and leasing strategies to energize the tenant mix and enhance the visitor experience. 16 SWIG Lehi, Utah-based Swig, the popular drive- thru “dirty soda” chain, was announced for Heritage West Retail Plaza adjacent to the incoming Fry’s Marketplace. It joins Taco

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2 AIRGAS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS ASP is planning a new, high-purity, ammonia production and chemical distribution facility on a 61/3‑acre undeveloped site in Buckeye. The facility is intended to support semiconductor industry growth in the region. Initial plans were filed in June. 3 BUCKEYE DENTAL IMPLANTS & ORAL SURGERY Buckeye Dental Implants & Oral Surgery held its ribbon-cutting in June at Buckeye Medical Plaza, introducing specialized oral surgery and dental implant services — including CT scans and X-rays — in a newly opened office. The event drew attendance from Mayor Eric Orsborn and Buckeye Chamber officials. 4 CAFE 25:35 The longtime downtown Buckeye breakfast and lunch spot closed its doors in May after approximately 13 years of operation. 5 CIRCLE K Mesa‑based Kimley‑Horn submitted a pre‑application narrative and site plan for a new 24‑hour Circle K, featuring a 5,200-square-foot retail building and a 4,600-square-foot canopy with seven fuel pumps. Adjacent to it, plans include a 5,000-square-foot Clean Freak car wash. Circle K currently operates three locations in Buckeye, with a fourth in planning at MC 85 and Monroe Road. 6 CITY OF BUCKEYE The City of Buckeye renewed its agreement with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council in June. About half of Buckeye’s recent economic development leads have come through this partnership, reinforcing the city’s strategy to attract business and investment.

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Bell, Black Rock Coffee Bar, Barro’s Pizza, Thai Chili 2go, Tropical Smoothie Café, Jersey Mike’s and Great Clips, per city and chamber announcements. 17 THE TERMITE GUY Landon Lowe overcame a near-death experience from heat exhaustion and launched a pest-control business, The Termite Guy. The ordeal led him to transition from laborer to entrepreneur while continuing to build on his trade expertise.

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