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Growth continues at Queen Creek Marketplace

First Watch, a favorite breakfast, lunch and brunch spot, opened its 4,500-square-foot location on Monday.
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First Watch, a favorite breakfast, lunch and brunch spot, opened its 4,500-square-foot location on Monday.

Vestar, the largest privately held shopping center, owner and manager in the western United States, announced that Carter’s and First Watch will be joining Queen Creek Marketplace. The two tenants will occupy a combined 8,600 square feet of retail space, bringing the shopping center’s occupancy rate to an impressive 98%.

Located at 21398 S. Ellsworth Loop Road, Queen Creek Marketplace, home to Target, Trader Joe's and more, features 900,000 square feet of diverse retail, dining, and entertainment options tailored to meet the needs of the local community.

With construction already underway, these new locations are expected to open in the next six months. First Watch, a favorite breakfast, lunch and brunch spot, opened its 4,500-square-foot location on Monday.

Meanwhile, Carter’s, known for its baby, toddler and children’s apparel, will occupy a 4,100-square-foot space with plans to open Nov. 21. 

"Queen Creek Marketplace continues to be a top destination for Arizona families, and we are committed to bringing a diverse range of retailers to this rapidly growing community. These new additions underscore our dedication to enhancing the East Valley’s retail, dining and entertainment landscape,” said Angie Kory, vice president of leasing at Vestar.

Queen Creek Marketplace neighbors Vinyard Towne Center and Queen Creek Crossing, part of the five ground-up development projects that Vestar currently has underway. Verrado Marketplace, Laveen Towne Center and the Shops at Lake Pleasant are also in various stages of development.

To learn more about Vestar, visit vestar.com. For more information about Queen Creek Marketplace, visit queencreekmarketplace.com.