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project is primed for progress — though construction has yet to break ground.
The home of the Baconator is eyeing a second serving in Maricopa, this time along
After years of hinting at a permanent location — first at Sonoran Creek Marketplace, then at Honeycutt and Whisker Roads — the odds of a Filiberto’s restaurant opening in Maricopa seem to be dwindling. Still, fans got a taste this June when a Fili- B’s branded food truck appeared near the historic water tower.
Joining the growing roster of restaurants in the Stonegate area, Panda Express is planning its second Maricopa location. The 2,700-square-foot drive-thru will showcase a pagoda-inspired exterior, blending cultural elements with a modern twist — a fresh look for a familiar favorite.
Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. Wendy’s submitted pre-application paperwork last year for the site once slated to become the city’s second Burger King, setting the stage for another fast-food favorite to join the lineup .
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It looks like another fast-food giant took over the king’s location at 41980 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. While plans for the city’s second Burger King were first announced in 2021, franchise owner Tom Barnett last year said groundbreaking was delayed due to construction costs and labor issues. Now, a Wendy’s is slated for the address.
The iconic Chandler-based Mexican restaurant first revealed plans early this year for a 3,500-square-foot location at Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway and Stonegate Road. Now, the vision is taking shape, with architectural, landscape and site plans currently under city review.
The Ahwatukee-based pizza parlor has taken two steps toward opening in Maricopa, submitting multiple rounds of pre-application paperwork for a site at Honeycutt and Whisker Roads, just south of Homestead. With rezoning approved, the
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