Shake Shack, a modern burger chain known for its Angus beef burgers and crinkle-cut fries, has been announced as the newest tenant coming to Queen Creek’s $120 million mixed-use project, located on the northeast corner of Ellsworth and Ocotillo roads.
Leading real estate developer Creation, in partnership with Horizon Real Estate Ltd., broke ground on The Switchyard, poised to become Queen Creek’s first walkable, design-driven district, uniting sought-after restaurants, retail, offices, and future residential, according to InBusinessPhoenix. Joining the restaurant mix are Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, a vibrant breakfast and brunch restaurant founded in Denver and known for its creative, high-quality dishes and welcoming atmosphere, and Shake Shack. They complement the previously announced Postino. Lease negotiations are underway for nearly all remaining spaces, with additional tenant announcements anticipated soon.
The Switchyard encompasses 10 acres with 54,000 square feet of restaurant, retail, and office space, plus a 215-residence luxury apartment community. The residential portion of the project is currently in the design phase, and construction is expected to begin within the year. Dallas-based architectural firm GFF Design, recognized for its extensive portfolio of award-winning retail and mixed-use developments, is the project’s architect. LGE Design Build, renowned as one of the Southwest’s leading design-build construction companies, will lead the construction. The Switchyard will open in phases, with the first phase expected to be completed in mid-2026.
“The Switchyard represents Queen Creek’s first true walkable, mixed-use development, marking a milestone in the town’s continued growth and evolution,” said David Sellers, co-founder of Creation. “With construction now underway, we’re eager to see this place come to life, seamlessly blending retail, dining, office spaces, apartments, and a vibrant outdoor environment. This will be a distinctive, community-centric destination unlike anything else in Queen Creek.”
