New multi-unit building located on University Blvd. Image Credits: Emma Bloomfield
Rexburg residents may soon see several al retailers and restaurants in town.
Mayor Jerry Merrill announced a list of upcoming businesses, including WinCo Foods, Home Depot, Olive Garden, Café Zupas, Jersey Mike’s, Zeppe’s Italian Ice, Wingstop, Doorzza and Shoe Dept. Encore.
These additions are expected to expand local dining and retail options for community members.
New Shoe Dept. Encore business located in Rexburg. Image Credits: Emma Bloomfield
Shoe Dept. Encore is currently hiring and is located between Ross Dress For Less and Hobby Lobby, on Valley River Drive
Rexburg City Councilman Robert Chambers, in his January address to the city, confirmed that WinCo Foods plans to build on the northeast side of Second East across from Walmart.
Alan Parkinson, the Planning and Zoning Administrator for the City of Rexburg, confirmed in an email to Scroll that Jersey Mike’s, Wingstop, Doorzza (which currently operates out of Fresco’s kitchen) and Zeppe’s Italian Ice will be located in the new multi-unit buildings located on University Boulevard.
A map showing where the new multi-unit building is located. Image Credits: Emma Bloomfield
Parkinson also stated that the new multi-unit building will include six spaces, though only four businesses have been confirmed so far.
Parkinson also confirmed that Café Zupas, which is planned to open this summer, will be located between McDonald’s and Chipotle on University Boulevard, and Olive Garden will be going on the east side of the multi-unit buildings.
Construction for the new Café Zupas restaurant in Rexburg. Image Credits: Emma Bloomfield
Merrill stated in his address that Home Depot will be located on the north end of town by the freeway exit across from the Teton River, Idaho Temple.
reported in his State of the City address that Rexburg’s population has surpassed 40,000 residents.
This number reflects steady growth in recent years.
“Our community is defined by you [community members],” Merrill said. “You are the ones making an impact, growing our University, our local businesses and our neighborhoods.”
Emma Bloomfield is a communication student at BYU-Idaho with an emphasis in journalism and news. She is eager to cover community-focused stories, arts and culture, and events that highlight local voices. She can be reached at blo21003@byui.edu
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