UPDATE Oct. 19, 4:26 p.m.: Construction crews will break ground Monday, according to Nick Robello, who confirmed they are still estimating a 2024 opening.

 

Carl’s Jr. is getting ready to make its Maricopa comeback.   

First announced in late 2021, the fast-food chain plans to open a location on a vacant lot between Maricopa Animal Hospital and Rili B’s Taco Shop on North John Wayne Parkway.   

New fences surround the lot, sporting signs for A.T. Meridan Construction LLC, which has a green light from the city to start moving dirt. 

“Carls Jr. does have the required permits to begin building,” said city spokesperson Quinn Konold. 

Earlier this year, a spokesperson for SimonCRE, the commercial developer based in Scottsdale, told InMaricopa construction would begin this year. 

SimonCRE Content Marketing Manager Nick Robello also said he estimated a 2024 opening

The developer today could not immediately be reached for an update. 

The restaurant will re-join the lineup of national fast-food chains on John Wayne Parkway which includes Taco Bell, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King and Sonic.   

Carl’s Jr. previously operated a restaurant in Maricopa at the location of the current Wendy’s, on North John Wayne Parkway. That location shuttered in December 2018. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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