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Whataburger begins work on new location in Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Crews have started work on a new Whataburger restaurant in Midwest City. Whataburger is building a new location at 5925 SE 15th St., near the Regal Warren Theatre. The restaurant will fill the last vacant property along SE 15th St. in the Sooner Rose shopping center. “I’m glad they’re…
Read MoreMidwest City Starbucks employees unionize
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Employees at a Starbucks in Midwest City voted to unionize last week. Union organizers asked for higher wages, better working conditions and consistent working hours. Following a 13-3 vote, the store at 7203 SE 29th St. will join the Starbucks Workers United. It is the fourth store in the…
Read MoreChick-fil-A reopens in Town Center
Chick-fil-A at SE 29th St. and Town Center reopened this morning following a $2.2 million remodeling project. The restaurant, 7331 SE 29th St., upgraded the drive-thru, adding canopies on both sides. They updated the kitchen to make it more efficient and improved the dining area, according to a company spokesperson. Construction started Aug. 10 and…
Read MoreElectrical contracting business breaks ground in Del City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A new business is headed to Del City. Electrical Solutions broke ground on a new warehouse and office at 3200 SE 29th St. in Del City. The commercial electrical contracting business is relocating from Oklahoma City. The family-owned business plans to build a 5,000-square-foot warehouse and 2,500 square-foot office.…
Read MoreMidwest Veterinary Hospital celebrates 70 years
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon One of Midwest City’s oldest businesses celebrated 70 years of service to the community. Midwest Veterinary Hospital hosted an anniversary party Sunday afternoon. The event included food, corn hole toss, face painting, pet treats, dog costume contest and more. Mayor Matt Dukes also presented a proclamation honoring the milestone.…
Read MoreAmerican Glass breaks ground in Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon American Glass Inc. last week celebrated a groundbreaking for their new 106,000-square-foot headquarters and production facility in Midwest City. The new building is being constructed at 7450 NE 23rd St., in the Soldier Creek Industrial Park. It is expected to open in summer 2024 and employ more than 100…
Read MoreWhataburger expanding, Chick-fil-A remodeling
Chick-fil-A on SE 29th St. will be closed during construction By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon One popular fast-food restaurant is planning a new location in Midwest City. And another is undergoing a major remodeling project. Whataburger plans to build a new restaurant at 5925 SE 15th St., near the Regal Warren Theatre. The new…
Read MoreThe Big Biscuit opening in Midwest City
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Midwest City will soon have a new spot for breakfast. The Big Biscuit plans to open a restaurant at 7199 SE 29th St. in Midwest City. The restaurant will be located in Town Center Plaza, in the former Panera Bread building. “It’s great to have another breakfast place. It’s…
Read MoreMathis Brothers find ‘Home’ in Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mathis Brothers celebrated the opening of their newest store and concept last week in Midwest City. The furniture retailer opened Mathis Home store at 7271 SE 29th St. in Midwest City. The 100,000-square-foot store is located in the former J.C. Penney building in Town Center Plaza. “Midwest City is…
Read MoreMidwest City faces uncertain forecast for commercial development in 2023
Inflation and interest rates could slow new construction, while businesses look for existing space to expand By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City has seen plenty of economic development in recent years despite challenges during the pandemic. New businesses have continued to spring up in the Sooner Rose and Center Marketplace near SE 15th…
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