Commercial development continues to move forward in Thatcher

Construction of the new Culver's restaurant in Thatcher is on schedule, and a soft opening should occur by the end of August 2026. - David Bell Photo/Gila Valley Central

THATCHER — At its Aug. 12 meeting, the Thatcher Town Council received good news about commercial development in the town.

The Culver’s restaurant is on schedule and will have its soft open by the end of the month. And the developers of the Native Wings restaurant adjoining JJ’s Carwash told the town they are in the process of hiring a new general contractor and will resume construction.

Building plans for the new Circle K have been approved, but the developers said they want to secure a general contractor before obtaining a building permit.

“And the Tesla charging station, that you’ve seen over there by Big 5, is going great,” said Planning and Zoning Administrator Alan Bryce. “It should be done in about two weeks.”

The proposed Cotton Crossing commercial development in Thatcher is comprised of two areas – about 95 acres north of Highway 70 and the Comfort Inn, and about 85 acres south of Highway 70 and the Food City and Safeway plazas.
– Contributed Graphic/Town of Thatcher

In July, the Town Council unanimously approved a variance to the town’s sign ordinance, for a new sign on the O’Reilly’s Auto Parts lot that will serve as signage for a new commercial development — Cotton Crossing.

Cotton Crossing is comprised of two areas of development in the vicinity of U.S. Highway 70 and Bauer Avenue. Development would take place on about 85 acres south of Highway 70, south of the Safeway Plaza, Horne Freedom Ford and the Food City Plaza; and about 95 acres north of Highway 70, north of the Comfort Inn and Safeway.

Master Developer of Cotton Crossing is DMMK FP LLC based in Thatcher. There is no timeline on when development will begin or what businesses are interested in the development.

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