Puyallup gets new chain restaurant, three-story apartment complex
Another McDonald’s has arrived in Puyallup.
The new location for the golden arches is 731 Shaw Road, at the same site as a new mixed-use apartment development, East Town Crossing.
A manager at the McDonald’s told The News Tribune it opened in February, but declined to name themselves or give any additional information. The News Tribune reached out to Greg Helle, the developer of the project, but did not immediately receive a response.
City permits show the city of Puyallup issued a certificate of occupancy to the McDonald’s on Jan. 29.
According to a Facebook post from the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce, the business celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 25.
“We heard from the owner, Mike Bowers himself, whose first job was a cashier at a McDonald’s when he was just a teenager. He moved to Washington 3 years ago with his wife, and he loves all of the love and support Puyallup has shown him,” the post said. “...These Golden Arches are more than just fast food, it’s all about community. Mike ensures his employees are taken care of, and has partnered with St. Francis House, and has used his power to feed hungry members of the Puyallup area. “
After the ribbon cutting, the restaurant celebrated a “McTeachers Night,” according to the post, where 20% of every sale benefitted teachers at Shaw Road Elementary School.
It is the fourth McDonald’s in city limits.
Eric Johnson, spokesperson for the city of Puyallup, previously told The News Tribune the site at Shaw Road East and Pioneer Way East will also have a yoga studio and a third commercial business that he didn’t have details on. The News Tribune reached out to Johnson to ask about the status of the yoga studio and third business, and he directed The News Tribune to Helle.
East Town Crossing
In July 2025, The News Tribune reported that East Town Crossing was under construction, with an expected opening of later that summer.
The News Tribune reached out to East Town Crossing but did not immediately receive a response.
According to its website, residents can now lease apartments in the three-story complex. The website lists 76 apartments as being available, with 43 listed as two-bedrooms and 33 listed as three-bedrooms.
The cheapest rent listed on the website is $2,190 for a two-bedroom, 1.5 bath on the second floor, and the most expensive rent is $3,165 for a 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment on the first floor. Amenities include a clubhouse and swimming pool.
