Photo: Photo (Left to Right): Delaney McGroarty (Diversified Partners), Kevin Gantner (Diversified Partners), Jack Rodrigues (Diversified Partners), Wally Brown III (Diversified Partners), City of Kingman Mayor Ken Watkins, Vice Mayor Cherish Sammeli, Councilman Shawn Savage, Councilman Smiley Ward, Councilman Jim Dykens and Timothy Walsh Jr., P.E. Kingman City Manager
KINGMAN — City leadership in Kingman gathered on Tuesday for the groundbreaking ceremony of a new freestanding Starbucks on the southwest corner of Andy Devine and Airway, next to the Chevron gas station. They were joined by the Scottsdale-based real estate brokerage and development firm Diversified Partners, which will be developing the property.
“This groundbreaking is more than just a new coffee shop—it represents continued investment in our community, job creation and the confidence businesses have in Kingman’s future,” said Mayor Ken Watkins, who was present for the ceremony.
The location is near the Santa Rosa neighborhood on the other side of the train tracks, where the city is engaged in Phase 1 of the construction of a new Transmission Main water line. The city also voted in March on a Notice of Intent to annex the area along Andy Devine between Gordon and the airport, which may become a commercial corridor. This places the new Starbucks in a prime location.
“This development reflects the increasing demand for high-quality drive-thru retail in Kingman and is a strong indicator of the market’s long-term potential,” said Bennett Bratley, the city’s economic development director.
Diversified Partners found the location on behalf of Starbucks, which sought to expand its operations in Kingman. The project is valued at just over $3 million and consists of a 2,450-square-foot building with a drive-thru, which will sit on a parcel of just over one acre.
“This is another exciting project for us and a great addition to a growing market,” said Walt Brown Jr., founder and CEO of Diversified Partners. “We’re proud to work alongside the city of Kingman to bring in national brands and elevate the commercial offerings for residents and travelers alike.”
The new Starbucks is located at 3441 E. Andy Devine Ave. and is expected to open around the by the end of the year.
