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GOODYEAR, AZ — RED Development and Globe Corp announced three new tenants that will be joining Goodyear’s GSQ!

According to a news release sent on behalf of the companies, the city’s first Trader Joe’s will open in a 13,500-square-foot location at GSQ.

“This location is a great fit for Trader Joe's, surrounded by growth, development, and a strong sense of community. We're excited to bring our unique products and hire more local, friendly crew to serve as Goodyear's neighborhood grocery store,” said in part Chris Warren, store captain at the future Goodyear Trader Joe’s, in a news release sent to ABC15.

An opening date for the Trader Joe’s has yet to be announced, but updates on this location are said to be posted on the company’s website as they become available.

Others to join the lineup include Black Rock Coffee Bar and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, both slated to open in 2026. Here’s what we know about these two tenants:

“We’ve worked closely with Trader Joe’s for years to make this a reality for Goodyear, and we’re proud to see it come to fruition at GSQ,” said Mike Ebert, managing partner at RED Development, in said news release. “This is the kind of project where every tenant contributes to something greater and is a true destination that reflects the community’s energy and momentum. The addition of Trader Joe’s and these renowned restaurants reflects not only the market's strength, but Goodyear's vibrant energy and the distinct sense of place we’re creating at GSQ.”

WHAT’S GSQ

Goodyear’s GSQ is a mixed-use development near 150th Drive and McDowell Road that aims to become the city’s cultural hub.

Although the development is under construction, with more tenants on the way, there are several things open now, such as F45, Harkins Theatres, Bacchus Wine & Debauchery, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Yard, and more. You can find the complete directory right here.

Plus, a new AC Hotels by Marriott with 135 rooms is planned for Goodyear's GSQ mixed-use development just south of the city hall and library along McDowell Road. You can read more about the new four-story hotel right here.

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City representatives said the Trader Joe's will be built in Goodyear Civic Square.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Good news for people in the West Valley who love to buy groceries at Trader Joe's, you'll have a store closer to home after a new store in Goodyear opens.

On Wednesday, Goodyear announced plans to build a Trader Joe's in the city.

“Goodyear couldn’t be more thrilled that Trader Joe’s has chosen to come to our great city,” said Mayor Joe Pizzillo.

Hundreds were in attendance when the announcement was made in Goodyear Civic Square, where the store will be located.

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Goodyear began conducting surveys in 2017, and Trader Joe's was the community’s most requested grocer, the city said.

“This really is a dream come true for so many of our residents who’ve been asking for this unique grocer for many, many years," said Pizzillo. "It’ll be located in the heart of our growing downtown and will be the perfect addition."

Pizzillo said the new store shows Goodyear's growth in the right direction.

"Trader Joe’s is a testament to where we are going as a city and that the most sought-after businesses are choosing to locate in Goodyear,” said Pizzillo.

The store captain for the future store, Chris Warren, said he is thrilled to be bringing a Trader Joe's to the Goodyear community.

“This location is a great fit for Trader Joe's, surrounded by growth, development, and a strong sense of community," said Warren. "We're excited to bring our unique products and hire more local, friendly crew to serve as Goodyear's neighborhood grocery store.”

The new 13,500 square foot store will be located on the northwest corner of McDowell Road and Bullard Avenue, in the heart of Goodyear Civic Square.

A date for completion was not announced.

The city has been developing the 150-acre Goodyear Civic Square to serve as a mixed-use cultural hub.

It serves as a place for events such as festivals, concerts and parades, according to the city.

Retail stores are also part of the development. Trader Joe's is part of the latest phase of retail stores added to the development.

Representatives said Black Rock Coffee Bar and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill are also coming to Goodyear Civic Square.

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The opening of the first-ever Buc-ee's in Arizona is underway, and the new travel center will break ground in just a few short days.

First founded in Texas in 1982, Buc-ee's is known for its beaver mascot, "the world's cleanest bathrooms," cheap gas and homemade barbecue. Buc-ee's operates 51 stores in total.

The Valley location will occupy 74,000 square feet, including 120 fueling positions and bring more than 200 full-time jobs to the area. The starting pay will be well above minimum wage, full benefits, a 6% matching 401K and three weeks of paid vacation.

Customers will be able to find thousands of snack, meal and drink options, including homemade fudge, Beaver Nuggets, jerky and fresh pastries, when the location opens.

“We could not have picked a better location for our first store in the Grand Canyon State," Stan Beard, Buc-ee’s Director of Real Estate and Development, said in a news release. "Perfectly placed for our road-trippers headed out to California or coming in for the destination-rich Phoenix area, Goodyear will be the place to stop.”

What is Buc-ee's?

Buc-ee's is a travel center founded in Texas in 1982. It's known for its clean bathrooms, Beaver mascot, merchandise, cheap gas, barbecue, fudge and "wall of beef jerky."

The locations are also massive, with the one in Arizona expected to be 23% larger than a football field.

Is there a Buc-ee's in Arizona?

The first-ever Buc-ee's travel center in Arizona will be located at 1001 N. Bullard Ave., Goodyear.

Arizona Buc-ee's groundbreaking

The Buc-ee's Arizona groundbreaking will be held on Wednesday, May 14. at 10 a.m.

Mayor Joe Pizzillo and City Council members Wally Campbell, Brannon Hampton, Laura Kaino, Vicki Gillis, Benita Beckles, and Trey Terry will attend the ceremony.

When is the Buc-ee's in Arizona opening?

A representative for Buc-ee's shared with The Arizona Republic that the Goodyear location will be open in June 2026.

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GOODYEAR, ARIZONA / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2025 / Buc-ee's, home of the world's cleanest bathrooms, freshest food, and friendliest beaver, will break ground on its newest travel center in Goodyear, AZ on Wednesday, May 14^that 10:00 AM MST. Buc-ee's will celebrate the start of the first Buc-ee's in Goodyear with a ceremony attended by local leaders.

Located at 1001 N. Bullard Avenue, Goodyear, AZ. Buc-ee's Goodyear will occupy 74,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions. Buc-ee's favorites include Texas barbeque, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver Nuggets, jerky and fresh pastries will all be available. Visitors will find thousands of snack, meal, and drink options, as well as the same award-winning restrooms, cheap gas, quality products and excellent service that have won the hearts, trust and business of millions for over 40 years.

Attendees of the Buc-ee's Goodyear groundbreaking ceremony will include Mayor Joe Pizzillo and City Council members Wally Campbell, Brannon Hampton, Laura Kaino, Vicki Gillis, Benita Beckles, and Trey Terry.

Founded in Texas in 1982, Buc-ee's operates 51 stores in total. Since beginning its multi-state expansion in 2019, Buc-ee's has opened travel centers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, and Colorado. In 2024,

Buc-ee's broke ground on its first Virginia, Mississippi, and Ohio locations. In April 2025, Buc-ee's began construction on our first Arkansas location.

Stan Beard, Buc-ee's Director of Real Estate and Development, said, "We could not have picked a better location for our first store in the Grand Canyon State. Perfectly placed for our road-trippers headed out to California or coming in for the destination-rich Phoenix area, Goodyear will be the place to stop."

Buc-ee's Goodyear will bring at least 200+ full-time jobs to the area, with starting pay beginning well above minimum wage, full benefits, a 6% matching 401k, and three weeks of paid vacation.

About Buc-ee's

Buc-ee's is the world's most-loved travel center. Founded in 1982, Buc-ee's is known for pristine bathrooms, friendly service, unique collection of gifts, Buc-ee's apparel and fresh, delicious food. Originally launched and still headquartered in Texas, Buc-ee's has combined traditional quality and modern efficiency to redefine the pit stop for their customers. For more information, visit www.buc-ees.com.

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GOODYEAR, AZ — Dozens of former student pilots who say they racked up tens of thousands of dollars in debt for tuition are suing United Airlines and its flight school in the Arizona desert, saying it didn't have enough teachers or aircraft to properly train and graduate its students.

The federal lawsuit accuses United and the school, United Aviate Academy, of falsely promoting a well-equipped, intensive training program that would put students on a path to becoming commercial pilots after a year. In reality, the students said in an amended complaint filed last week, their flight time was limited due to the staffing shortages and frequent staff turnover. In some cases, students were teaching other students, according to the lawsuit.

Some of the students said they ultimately left the program when it became clear they would not finish training after a year. But many of them alleged in the lawsuit that they were wrongly expelled from the school for "taking too long to advance" through the program.

Around the time of the pandemic, United purchased the pilot school in the Phoenix suburb of Goodyear to address a critical problem facing the industry: not enough pilots. Airlines have complained about the shortage for years, but they made it worse during the COVID-19 outbreak by encouraging pilots to take early retirement when air travel collapsed in 2020.

In a statement, Chicago-based United said it couldn't comment on specific allegations, citing the ongoing lawsuit, but it defended its pilot school.

"We have the highest confidence in the rigorous curriculum and flight training program provided at United Aviate Academy and are proud of the school's hundreds of graduates," the statement said.

The lawsuit claims the school had an enrollment cap of 325 students "to ensure sufficient resources." Instead, according to the complaint, there were more than 380 students enrolled in the program in March 2024.

Within months, the school's accrediting body issued a warning letter to the flight school, in part because of its enrollment numbers, according to the lawsuit.

Around this time, the lawsuit claims that United Aviate Academy began expelling students from the program "in order to comply with the enrollment cap."

By August of that year, the school was placed on probation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, according to the lawsuit. The school voluntarily withdrew its accreditation in January.

United told The Associated Press that it "is exploring an alternative accreditation that better meets the needs of the flight school."

Richard Levy, a retired captain who flew for a major international airline for 41 years and who now works as a flight instructor in Texas, said a one-year program is in line with industry training standards. He said students who want to fly commercial jets will typically train for about a year and then go on to work for a regional airline to log additional flying time — up to 1,500 hours — before flying for a major airline.

What's important, Levy said, is that students are flying frequently and following a structured, uniform program during their training.

But the lawsuit says that at one point there were roughly 20 aircraft for the hundreds of students enrolled in United's flight school. One student said he was able to fly just once or twice over several months and was repeatedly reassigned instructors. He was eventually expelled for "taking too long to advance" through his courses, the lawsuit alleges.

Another expelled student said she had a different instructor during each of her first four flights. During her eighth flight, she said, her instructor was a fellow student of the program.

"It was students teaching students," the lawsuit says. It also alleges that students were sometimes evaluated by instructors who were not pilots themselves.

Levy said he's "never heard of" non-pilots evaluating student pilots.

Most of the students suing said they took out loans with the expectation that they were attending a one-year program that would lead to "gainful employment." Many of them had to relocate to Arizona to attend the program.

One student sold his home, according to the lawsuit. Another left his job of 21 years to "pursue his dream" of becoming a pilot while his husband stayed behind at their home in Texas.

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Phoenix on behalf of 29 former students from states across the country, including Florida, Texas, California, Colorado, Nevada and Connecticut.

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