Starbucks plans new Carolina Beach Road location near Ashley High School
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Editor’s note: This story was originally published by WilmingtonBiz and has been reformatted for visibility and readability.
Another Starbucks could be coming to Carolina Beach Road near Ashley High School.
Plans submitted to New Hanover County call for a new coffee shop at 6400 Carolina Beach Road in the Masonboro Commons retail center.
Here’s what the plans show and where the proposed location would fit into Starbucks’ existing Wilmington-area footprint.
Key takeaways
- The bigger picture: Starbucks is eyeing another Wilmington-area location, this time along Carolina Beach Road near Ashley High School.
- The details: Plans call for a 1,568-square-foot coffee shop with a drive-thru window and a lane with room for up to 14 vehicles.
- Why it matters: The proposed shop would add to the 11 standalone Starbucks locations already operating in the Wilmington area as of the original report.
- The more you know: The project is planned for a vacant outparcel at Masonboro Commons and was scheduled to go before the New Hanover County Technical Review Committee.
What’s planned for the new Starbucks?
The proposed Starbucks would be built on a vacant outparcel at Masonboro Commons, located at 6400 Carolina Beach Road.
According to site plans, the project would include:
- A 1,568-square-foot coffee shop
- A drive-thru window
- A drive-thru lane with room for up to 14 vehicles
The plans were submitted to New Hanover County and were scheduled for consideration by the county’s Technical Review Committee.
Where would the new Starbucks be located?
The proposed location is close to Ashley High School along Carolina Beach Road.
At the time of the original report, there were 11 standalone Starbucks locations in the Wilmington area, according to the company’s website. There were also several Starbucks-licensed coffee counters inside local Harris Teeter and Target stores, along with one inside Barnes & Noble at Mayfaire Town Center.
The closest standalone Starbucks to the proposed Masonboro Commons location was roughly two miles north in the Village at Myrtle Grove shopping center, near the intersection of Carolina Beach and Piner roads.
Who owns Masonboro Commons?
According to property records, the 5.9-acre Masonboro Commons site, including the parcel planned for Starbucks, is owned by TheJaytees Properties LLC.
The entity is registered to Jeff Turpin of Wrightsville Beach and purchased the property in 2017 for $4.85 million.
Other businesses in the shopping center include Food Lion, Planet Fitness, Joe’s Oasis, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Seaside Bagels and Planet Smoothie.
FAQs
Where is the new Starbucks proposed in Wilmington?
Plans call for the Starbucks at 6400 Carolina Beach Road in the Masonboro Commons retail center, near Ashley High School.
Will the proposed Starbucks have a drive-thru?
Yes. Site plans include a drive-thru window and a drive-thru lane with room for up to 14 vehicles.
How large would the new Starbucks be?
The proposed coffee shop would be 1,568 square feet.
How many standalone Starbucks locations are in the Wilmington area?
At the time of the original WilmingtonBiz report, Starbucks’ website listed 11 standalone locations in the Wilmington area, along with several licensed counters inside other retailers.
What other businesses are at Masonboro Commons?
Businesses at Masonboro Commons include Food Lion, Planet Fitness, Joe’s Oasis, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Seaside Bagels and Planet Smoothie.
