New Businesses Coming to Eagle Mountain Utah in 2026

For most of Eagle Mountain's history, residents accepted a simple tradeoff: affordable homes, great community, and a long drive to everything else. Groceries, restaurants, and retail meant getting in the car and heading to Saratoga Springs, Lehi, or American Fork. That tradeoff is ending — fast.

Eagle Mountain is one of the fastest-growing cities in the entire country, and businesses are finally catching up. The city's population reached an estimated 76,695 residents as of January 2026, growing at roughly 6.4% annually. With that kind of growth — and a resident base that skews young, educated, and family-oriented — national and regional brands are paying serious attention. The result is a commercial development wave that is bringing more new businesses to Eagle Mountain right now than at any point in the city's history.

Here's a complete guide to what's confirmed, under construction, and officially in the pipeline for Eagle Mountain in 2025 and 2026.

The Grocery Stores That Started It All: Ridley's, Macey's, and Now Walmart

Before getting to what's coming next, it's worth understanding how Eagle Mountain got here.

Ridley's Family Market was Eagle Mountain's first grocery store, anchoring the Porter's Crossing Town Center on Pony Express Parkway. The family-owned chain gave residents their first option for grocery shopping without leaving the city. Ridley's still operates today, featuring a deli, bakery, pharmacy, Starbucks, and DQ Grill & Chill.

Macey's followed, opening at Town Center Marketplace as Eagle Mountain's second full-service grocery. The 42,500 sq ft store includes a full deli, bakery, pharmacy, Beans & Brews coffee shop, and an in-store Dairy Queen. Together, two operating groceries signaled to national co-tenants that the market had matured enough to support serious retail investment.

Then came the biggest signal of all: Walmart. The Eagle Mountain Walmart Supercenter opened August 27, 2025, drawing hundreds to its ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 175,000-square-foot next-generation store — only the second of its kind in the United States — sits near the Ranches community and brought 375 jobs to the city. It offers full grocery, apparel, electronics, a 16-pump fuel station, curbside pickup, and home delivery. Mayor Tom Westmoreland called it "a significant milestone in our city's growth and progress."

These three groceries — Ridley's, Macey's, and Walmart — are what made everything below possible.

Four New Restaurants Confirmed for City Center

In November 2025, Eagle Mountain City officially announced that four popular restaurants confirmed locations in the City Center area along Pony Express Parkway, all expected to open within six months.

Panda Express — one of the most-requested restaurants in Eagle Mountain Facebook groups for years — is finally confirmed.

Costa Vida — the Utah-born fresh Mexican grill with a devoted following across the Wasatch Front — is setting up in Eagle Mountain. If you've been driving to Saratoga Springs or Lehi for your Costa Vida fix, those trips are numbered.

Papa Murphy's — the take-and-bake pizza chain — will give Eagle Mountain families a convenient dinner option without leaving the city.

Melty — a growing fast-casual concept — rounds out the four confirmed restaurants.

Economic Development Director Abby Ivory said it clearly: "I like that this offers more choices for our residents. Closer proximity so there's less travel to Saratoga Springs."

Mountainland Supply Company Opens in Eagle Mountain

One addition that speaks directly to Eagle Mountain's tradespeople, builders, and homeowners: Mountainland Supply Company opened its Eagle Mountain branch in June 2026, with a grand opening ribbon-cutting hosted by the Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce.

Founded in 1947, Mountainland Supply is a Utah-based, employee-owned distributor of plumbing, HVAC, irrigation, and building supply products — with over 1,150 employee-owners serving contractors, plumbers, landscapers, and homeowners across the region. Having a local branch means contractors working in one of Utah County's most active new-construction markets no longer need to drive to Lehi or American Fork to source supplies.

Full story: Mountainland Supply Company Opens in Eagle Mountain

Fitness Options — Local and National

Vitalogy: Fitness.Nutrition.Wellness — located next to Ridley's in the Ranches — offers personal training, group classes, nutrition coaching, and chronic pain management with no contracts and 24/7 access. Members consistently describe the community feel as what sets it apart: "The vibe is totally different from any other gym I've been to — elderly, moms, beginners, pregnant ladies, bodybuilders — it just feels like a community."

The Ranches Fitness is a locally owned gym at the Ranches Golf Club — newer facility, modern equipment, consistently strong reviews for being clean and uncrowded.

Anytime Fitness has also opened off Eagle Mountain Blvd just north of the Brandon Park subdivision — the first national gym chain in the city, confirmed by Eagle Mountain City's Rumor Stop page.

The Biggest Developments on the Horizon: Smith's Marketplace and Lowe's

The most significant commercial announcements in Eagle Mountain's history may be the proposed Eagle's Landing development — a major commercial center anchored by both Smith's Marketplace and Lowe's Home Improvement, located north of Mid-Valley Road and east of Pony Express Parkway.

In June 2025, Eagle Mountain City confirmed it was in active discussions with a national grocer for a grocery-anchored development in that area, and the Daily Herald reported the anchor tenant is a Smith's Marketplace — a 120,000–130,000 sq ft full-format grocery combining groceries with general merchandise, pharmacy, a fuel center, and more.

Then in February 2026, Eagle Mountain City announced that the Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the City Council for a development agreement that would also bring Lowe's Home Improvement to Eagle's Landing. For Eagle Mountain homeowners who've been driving to American Fork or Lehi for home improvement supplies, Lowe's would be a game-changer.

The Cedar Valley Sentinel noted that comparable Smith's-anchored developments in Utah have attracted national co-tenants like Ross Dress for Less, Petco, Ulta Beauty, Hobby Lobby, and fast-casual restaurants. If Eagle's Landing follows that pattern, this single project could bring a dozen or more additional businesses simultaneously.

What About McDonald's?

A second McDonald's location was proposed for the City Center area along Pony Express Parkway — reviewed by the Planning Commission in March 2025. Two McDonald's in one city is a signal of commercial viability that brands pay close attention to.

What About Chick-fil-A?

It comes up in every Eagle Mountain Facebook group and Nextdoor thread. Eagle Mountain City's Rumor Stop has been direct: Chick-fil-A is not currently in the process of coming to Eagle Mountain. That said, Smith's-anchored developments frequently include Chick-fil-A as a co-tenant. The Cedar Valley Sentinel specifically listed it as a brand that commonly follows Smith's Marketplace into Utah markets. Not confirmed. But not impossible.

Intermountain Health: A Hospital Is Coming

The most meaningful long-term development for Eagle Mountain isn't a restaurant or a retail center — it's healthcare. Eagle Mountain City's Rumor Stop confirmed that Intermountain Health owns 40 acres of land off Eagle Mountain Blvd and is actively pursuing additional property to construct a community hospital.

No construction timeline has been announced. But for a city of nearly 77,000 people without a local emergency room, this is arguably the most consequential development announcement in Eagle Mountain's history.

Infrastructure Growing to Match

The commercial wave isn't happening in isolation. Eagle Mountain is simultaneously investing in roads and infrastructure that make sustained commercial development viable.

Pony Express Parkway is being widened from Eagle Mountain Blvd to the Public Works Building, with construction targeted for completion by Fall 2026. A UTA Park & Ride is under construction. Traffic signals are being added at key intersections. And UDOT's regional plans include expansion of SR-73 into a freeway with frontage roads and an extension of the Mountain View Corridor.

As I covered in my Eagle Mountain traffic guide, road capacity is still catching up to population — but the investment is real and the direction is clear.

What This Means If You Own a Home in Eagle Mountain

Commercial development and residential property values are directly linked — and Eagle Mountain is living proof of that right now.

When Ridley's opened, it gave residents their first local grocery. When Walmart opened in August 2025, it marked the city crossing a threshold that brands had been watching for years. Panda Express, Costa Vida, Anytime Fitness, Mountainland Supply, and now Lowe's and Smith's Marketplace — all confirmed or in active planning within a remarkably short window.

For sellers in Eagle Mountain: the commercial story is a genuine selling point that didn't exist a few years ago. You're selling access to a city where residents no longer have to drive 20 minutes for groceries, sit-down dining, or a gym — and where a major shopping center anchored by both Smith's and Lowe's is in the pipeline. That's a real, documentable change in quality of life.

For buyers: getting into Eagle Mountain now means buying into the trajectory, not just the current state. The city you're buying into in 2026 will be meaningfully more convenient in 2027 and 2028 as these developments open.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What new businesses are coming to Eagle Mountain Utah in 2026? Confirmed new businesses include Panda Express, Costa Vida, Papa Murphy's, Melty, Anytime Fitness, and Mountainland Supply Company. In active planning: Smith's Marketplace and Lowe's Home Improvement at Eagle's Landing development. Intermountain Health owns land for a future community hospital. A second McDonald's was reviewed by the Planning Commission in 2025.

Is a Smith's Marketplace coming to Eagle Mountain? Yes — Eagle Mountain City confirmed active discussions with Smith's Marketplace as the anchor tenant for the proposed Eagle's Landing development, located north of Mid-Valley Road and east of Pony Express Parkway. The Daily Herald reported Smith's as the confirmed grocer. The Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation for the development agreement in early 2026. No final construction timeline has been announced.

Is a Lowe's coming to Eagle Mountain? Yes — Eagle Mountain City announced in February 2026 that Lowe's Home Improvement expressed interest in the Eagle's Landing development alongside Smith's Marketplace, and the Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the City Council for the development agreement. Final approval and construction timeline pending City Council review.

Is Chick-fil-A coming to Eagle Mountain? Not confirmed. Eagle Mountain City's official Rumor Stop page states Chick-fil-A is not currently in the process of coming to Eagle Mountain. However, Smith's-anchored developments in Utah frequently attract Chick-fil-A as a co-tenant — the Cedar Valley Sentinel specifically noted this pattern. If Eagle's Landing proceeds as planned, Chick-fil-A could follow.

Is there a hospital coming to Eagle Mountain? Intermountain Health owns 40 acres off Eagle Mountain Blvd and is actively pursuing additional property for a community hospital, per Eagle Mountain City's Rumor Stop. No construction timeline has been announced, but the land ownership and intent are confirmed. For a city of nearly 77,000 residents without a local emergency room, this is the most significant long-term development announcement in Eagle Mountain's history.

Does commercial development affect Eagle Mountain home values? Yes — commercial amenity expansion is directly linked to residential property values. The addition of Walmart (August 2025), four new restaurants, national gym chains, and the planned Smith's/Lowe's development at Eagle's Landing all reduce the "drive to everything" tradeoff that has historically kept Eagle Mountain prices below Lehi and Saratoga Springs. Each confirmed development strengthens Eagle Mountain's value proposition for buyers and sellers.

Written by Kat Ashby, Principal Broker and Realtor® at RootQuest Realty LLC in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Kat holds a Utah Division of Real Estate Principal Broker license (Credential #10382396-PB00) — a designation that requires demonstrated experience, additional coursework, and a separate licensing exam beyond the standard agent license. She has been actively selling in Utah County since 2020, with deep experience across Lehi, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, and the broader Wasatch Front, specializing in buyer representation, new construction, and corporate relocation through Altair Global. She is fluent in English and Portuguese, earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University, and lives in the community she sells in.