Fresh Market Opened New Store in Shawnee
The grocery store has arrived at the Westbrooke Green shopping center at 7405 Quivira Road.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Fresh Market opened a new grocery store in the Westbrooke Green shopping center on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. This launch marks the first time a grocery store has occupied the site in nearly 20 years.
Why it matters
The opening brings a hybrid shopping format to the area that blends traditional American goods with specialized Hispanic products. It also serves as the anchor for ongoing redevelopment at the shopping center.
The new facility is located at 7405 Quivira Road and maintains daily operating hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. This location joins other company sites already established in Kansas City and Overland Park.
The players
Fresh Market
This grocery company operates a chain of stores including existing locations in Kansas City and Overland Park.
The details
The grocery store features a unique hybrid format that includes an ice cream counter, a salad bar, and an on-site bakery. Employees at the facility prepare items like tortillas and conchas by hand to support the store's diverse product selection.
Timeline
The Dillons grocery store at the center closed in 2006.
The new Fresh Market opened its doors on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Market Landscape
The arrival of Fresh Market at Westbrooke Green follows a broader industry trend of revitalizing aging shopping plazas by introducing new anchor grocery tenants. This move helps the development compete with modern retail hubs by replacing long-vacant anchor footprints.
Shoppers can now access a new source for both traditional American items and specialty Hispanic goods at the Quivira Road location. The store is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., providing extended hours for local residents.
The takeaway
The opening of Fresh Market serves as a primary driver for the ongoing transformation of the Westbrooke Green shopping center. Residents can expect further expansion at the site as developers move forward with plans for additional tenants.
Further reading
Find more local business updates in the Shawnee Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Johnson County Post.
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