Construction has begun on Eegee’s first Valley location, which is taking over the former Arby’s near the southwest corner of Val Vista and Baseline in Gilbert.
The iconic Tucson-based chain announced in October it would open a total of five stores in Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix this year.
Eegee’s hasn’t officially identified the five locations, but also has applied to open a store at Crismon and Hampton in east Mesa.
Although its menu offers grinders, fries, and salads, Eegee’s is best-known for its frozen fruit drinks.
The chain, which unsuccessfully tried to establish a foothold in the Valley in the 1980s, currently has 24 stores in Tucson and one in Casa Grande.
