New businesses flooding Maricopa

Summer weather aside, Maricopa is a coming-soon hot spot. New businesses, from dental offices to dine-in restaurants, are opening up every week in Maricopa.

Say Sushi and Taco del Mar are just a few of the restaurants you can expect to open their doors soon in the coming weeks. Residents can get a taste of Taco del Mar in advance of their early May opening at the April 29 Maricopa Salsa Festival Presented by inmaricopa.com where they will be a showcasing their salsas as an event contestant.

Domino’s Pizza, located in the Shops at Maricopa Village, is already welcoming customers as is Rosati’s, which opened just south of Bashas’. Joining the seemingly endless supply of Maricopa pizza purveyors is Coney Island Pizza, scheduled to open this summer, and Pizza Hut/Wing Street which is planning a grand opening before mid-June.

One of only 10 dine-in Pizza Huts in the Phoenix area, Pizza Hut/Wing Street boasts seating for up to 75 customers. “It’s not just your average red roof Pizza Hut,” owner Walter Kyte said. “This Pizza Hut’s emphasis is on wings!” The Maricopa location will also feature a lunch buffet.

New businesses are creating new employment opportunities as well. “Pizza Hut/Wing Street plans on hiring between 60-80 employees,” according to Kyte. QuikTrip, to be located next to the Shops at Maricopa Fiesta, boasts that it is one of the Fortune 100 best companies to work for offering great salaries, benefits and flexible schedules.

New businesses often breath new life into the city. One of those creating an atmosphere of community, festivities and fun is Marilen’s Imports. “I am always keeping my ears open for groups or individuals that would like to participate in festivities at our store,” says owner Jodi Jaffe. In addition to selling furniture, home accents, pottery and linens, Jaffe also offers interior design assistance for those customers looking for professional advice.

Marilen’s Imports, offering something for everyone.

Restaurants and home furnishing stores are not the only new businesses rolling out the red carpet for Maricopa residents. Cobblestone Dental Center has opened its doors next to Walgreen’s and promises to give their Maricopa customers top-shelf customer service. Cobblestone is offering various new patient specials, including free teeth whitening and discounts on cleaning and X-rays, which are available on their web site.

Cobblestone Dental Center’s team includes (left to right) Lisa Kudray, Sonja Dekker and Ehfad M. Shah, DMD.

Chase Bank will accept its first deposit tomorrow at its Cobblestone Fiesta Shopping Center branch. “We’re excited to be opening soon!” exclaimed Assistant Manager Kelly Luft.

Joining Domino’s in the Shops at Maricopa Village is another dentist’s office, Dentistry at Maricopa, LLC, and a showroom for Selections Shutters, Blinds and Custom Drapery, which offers a wide variety of window coverings. Presidential Pools recently opened in the Fry’s Marketplace Center and is offering three different upgrades for free with the purchase of any pool package in April.

Following is a list of recently opened and a few “coming soon” local businesses:

NOW OPEN

Cobblestone Dental Center
44600 W. Smith-Enke Rd., Suite 103
Between Walgreen’s and RadioShack
(520) 494-7333
[email protected]

Dentistry at Maricopa, LLC
Shops at Maricopa Village
20046 N John Wayne Pkwy, Suite #105
(520) 316-6100
Hours: Most days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; call for appointments

Domino’s Pizza
Shops at Maricopa Village
20046 N John Wayne Parkway Phone
(520) 568-3030
Hours: 11 a.m. to 12 midnight seven days a week

Marilen’s Imports
Just south of the railroad tracks
19395 N. John Wayne Parkway
(520) 494-7300
Hours: Closed Mondays; open most days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Presidential Pools
Fry’s Marketplace Center
21101 N. John Wayne Parkway
(520) 836-5990
Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rosati’s
Bashas’ Fiesta Center
(520) 316-0333

Selections Shutters, Blinds and Custom Drapery
Shops at Maricopa Village
20046 N. John Wayne Parkway
(520) 568-6677

COMING SOON

Ace Hardware
Cobblestone Fiesta Shopping Center

Arby’s
Near Checker Auto Parts

Chase Bank
Cobblestone Fiesta Shopping Center
21650 N. John Wayne Pkwy
Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Opening April 18

Coney Island Pizza
Stage Stop Marketplace
44301 W Maricopa Casa-Grande Hwy
(480) 239-8823
Opening June 2006

Dollar Store
Cobblestone Fiesta Shopping Center
Opening July 2006

Farmer’s Market
Stage Stop Marketplace
41301 W. Maricopa Casa-Grande Highway

Gifts, Games and Gadgets
44301 W. Maricopa Casa-Grande Highway

KFC
Cobblestone Fiesta Shopping Center

Long John Silver’s
Cobblestone Fiesta Shopping Center

Maricopa Urgent Care Center
Cobblestone Fiesta Shopping Center

Penasco Mexican Food
Shops at Maricopa Village
20046 N. John Wayne Parkway

Pizza Hut/Wing Street
Fry’s Marketplace Center
21101 N. John Wayne Parkway, #106

Poco Loco Inc.
Unique Handcrafted Gifts and Home Accessories
Shops at Maricopa Fiesta
Opening July 2006

QuikTrip
Shops at Maricopa Fiesta
20530 N. John Wayne Parkway
Opening Fall 2006

Say Sushi
Fry’s Marketplace Center
21101 N. John Wayne Parkway, #103

Taco Bell
Bashas’ Fiesta Center
(602) 686-0851

Taco del Mar
Fry’s Marketplace Center
21101 N. John Wayne Parkway
Opening May 2006

Visit inmaricopa.com for regular updates on these and other new local businesses.