By Richard Smith
By Virginia Mungovan
Special to Independent Newsmedia
The City of Surprise launched a retail survey in March that garnered more than 3,000 responses.
This data will help to identify the city’s retail strengths, as well as opportunities to bring additional amenities closer to home.
Select survey insights are available below, with full results available at www.surpriseaz.gov/retailsurvey:
Top 10 Desired Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger
Portillo’s
Sweet Tomatoes
Pita Jungle
El Pollo Loco
Cracker Barrel
Cheesecake Factory
Café Zupas
Whataburger
Rubio’s
Top 10 Desired Retailers
Costco
Hobby Lobby
Whole Foods
Home Goods
JoAnn’s Fabric
TJ Maxx
Old Navy
Total Wine
IKEA
Bath and Body Works
Top 10 Local Favorites – Restaurants
Babbo Italian Eatery
Rio Mirage
Vogue Bistro
Saigon Kitchen
Nick’s Diner II
Oregano’s
Big Buddha
State 48 Brewery
Jim’s Burgers and Eggs
Irish Wolfhound
Top 10 Local Favorites – Retailers
Kimbur’s Pet Wash
Kohl’s
Musical Surprise
Target
Son Glow Boutique
Walmart
Stein Mart
Bling Tour
Home Depot
Ross
The city thanks everyone who participated in the survey, the first taken in Surprise since 2015. The Surprise Economic Development team will use the results to guide their retail recruitment efforts.
• Editor’s note: Virginia Mungovan is ta public information officer for the city of Surprise
