The 10 Most Wanted Chains in Northern Colorado According to Locals

It feels like we are starting to get spoiled in Northern Colorado. We are seeing a ton of construction around the area for new chains. These are not just restaurant chains; these are new grocery stores, outdoor recreation, and other stores.

Northern Colorado’s Exciting New Chain Openings

Some highlights:

• In-N-Out is Coming to Timnath
• Bass Pro Shops Is Officially Coming to Loveland
• Dutch Bros Coffee Opens in Timnath
• WinCo to Open in Loveland
• Shake Shack to Open in Fort Collins in 2026

It seems like every three months, there is an exciting new announcement. Personally, I am just waiting for a Whataburger to open in Northern Colorado. Sure, there are locations in Colorado Springs, but I'd rather have one Whataburger than a third option for In-N-Out. That is just my personal preference.

Surveying Northern Colorado Residents on Their Favorite Chains

So we decided to reach out to Northern Colorado residents to see what businesses they would like closer to them. We created a post on Facebook and then counted the most commented answers to officially compile this top ten list.

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Top Ten Businesses Northern Colorado Wants Nearby

Here are the businesses Northern Colorado residents would love to see open or have locations closer to them.

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Aldi Tops the List for Northern Colorado Residents

It does not surprise me at all that Aldi was the top pick for Northern Colorado residents. I see many Northern Coloradans beg and plead for the popular grocery store.