A glowing new studio, a speedy car wash and a place to work downtown.
Now Open
Nova Glow Studio
Nova Glow Studio opened at The Juniper on Mainstreet with reformer Pilates, infrared-heated red-light mat classes, and solo red-light and sauna sessions. Owner Dani Saunders created the studio as a place to recharge. New clients can try two weeks of unlimited classes for $75.
19865 Mainstreet, Suite 110 · (720) 477-4569 · novaglowstudios.com
Quick Quack Car Wash
Quick Quack cut the ribbon Oct. 6 on Ponderosa Drive. The express exterior wash comes with free vacuums and unlimited monthly memberships, and it’s open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.
19009 Ponderosa Dr · (888) 772-2792 · quickquack.com
The Collective at Parker Station
Need a desk, a meeting room or a professional address? The Collective opened above Mainstreet with private offices, virtual memberships, hourly meeting rooms and a podcast space, plus monthly member happy hours downtown.
19751 Mainstreet, Suite 333 · thecollectiveatparkerstation.com
Salady
South Korea’s largest salad chain opened at Parker Gateway Marketplace in August, and Parker is one of just two Salady stores in the country. Build a salad, bibim grain bowl, or soba bowl with toppings like bulgogi, galbi, or roast pork belly, most $10 to $14.50.
9700 S Parker Rd, Suite 700 · (720) 476-6922 · saladyusa.com
Shake Shack
Burger lovers no longer have to drive to Park Meadows for their Shake Shack fix. Parker’s first location opened Aug. 12 on Crown Crest Boulevard, in the building Wendy’s used to occupy. It stays open until midnight most nights and 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
9185 Crown Crest Blvd · (720) 650-5490 · shakeshack.com
Under New Ownership
Tailgate Tavern & Grill
Tailgate Tavern & Grill, a favorite Mainstreet spot for live music and late nights, changed hands in October. The new owner is entrepreneur Chris Potter, who also runs Sports Lounge Off Broadway in Highlands Ranch, Crimson and Gold Tavern, and The Fainting Goat Pub.
19552 Mainstreet · (303) 841-7179
Coming Soon
New businesses opening soon in Parker.
GQue BBQ (opening November)
Colorado’s championship barbecue is coming to Crown Point Center. GQue is turning the former Freddy’s into its 11th location, with slow-smoked brisket and ribs, a full bar with $1 happy-hour beer, and drive-thru pickup. Pitmaster Jason Ganahl opened his first GQue in 2015.
18424 Cottonwood Dr · gquebbq.com
Pivotal Sports Performance (ribbon cutting November 17)
Pivotal is celebrating its new location with a Chamber ribbon cutting. Owner Patrick Nolan, also head strength coach at Ponderosa High School, trains athletes from youth to pro on speed and strength.
10311 S Progress Way, N3 · (720) 707-3576 · pivotalsportsperformance.com
Cask & Trotter (opening late 2026)
Wolf Peach owner Jeffrey Coyle is building a second Parker restaurant at The Juniper on Mainstreet. The 5,000-square-foot space will serve a menu that follows the seasons and changes roughly every two months.
19865 Mainstreet, Unit 150
King Soopers (opening December 2)
A new full-size King Soopers with a pharmacy is set to open near The Pinery. According to the store’s hiring flyer, it’s now hiring for cashier, bakery, deli, produce, and meat positions.
6755 Prospector Lane · kingsoopers.com
Fond Farewell
Thanks for the memories.
Vehicle Vault
Vehicle Vault will close for good Sunday, Dec. 27, and some vehicles will leave before the final day, so plan your last visit soon.
The Grecian Grazer
After about a year on Mainstreet, The Grecian Grazer has closed. The restaurant and deli served dishes inspired by Greece, Italy, France, Spain and New York.
Noodles & Company, Lincoln Avenue
The Noodles & Company on Lincoln Avenue has closed. Noodle fans, take heart: Parker’s other Noodles & Company, at 11153 S. Parker Road, remains open.