--- title: Wegmans Has Record-Breaking Grand Opening at Raleigh's Midtown East description: North Carolina's first Wegmans location experienced a record-breaking turnout at Raleigh's Midtown East development. image: https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/Wegmans-Store-Front-2.jpg --- - [Home](https://www.regencycenters.com/) - [Properties](https://connect.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://connect.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://connect.regencycenters.com/contact) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://connect.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Blog](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog) - [Corporate Responsibility](https://www.regencycenters.com/corporate-responsibility) - [Leadership](https://www.regencycenters.com/leadership) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://www.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Careers](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/careers) [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://www.regencycenters.com/) [![Search](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-search.svg) Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) ![Menu](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-menu.svg) Menu - [Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://www.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) Search - [Inside Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/inside-regency) - [News Releases](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/news-releases) - [Retailer News](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/retailer-news) # Wegmans Has Record-Breaking Grand Opening at Raleigh's Midtown East [Regency Centers](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/author/regency-centers) October 10, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) For [Midtown East](https://www.regencycenters.com/property/detail/60742/Midtown-East) merchants and customers alike, there is so much to be excited about. The new Raleigh, NC-based development is officially in full-swing, with a host of top retailers and eateries to boot. From North Carolina’s first [Wegmans](https://www.wegmans.com/) location (and the franchise’s 100th store location) to fried chicken emporium, [Project Xtra Crispy,](https://projectxtracrispy.com/) as well as local shop, [Midtown Olive Oil](https://www.midtownoliveoil.com/), Midtown East is already enhancing the Raleigh community — and it’s just getting started. ![Wegmans shoppers crowded in the produce section during the grand opening](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wegmans%2011.jpg?width=1000&name=Wegmans%2011.jpg)*Opening day inside Wegmans at Midtown East — photo: [Simon Griffiths](https://www.simong.com/)* Last month, Wegmans enthusiasts rejoiced as the crowd-favorite supermarket chain opened its doors at Midtown East, boasting a [record-breaking turnout](https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article235608107.html) of more than 3,000 happy customers lined up outside the building, with more than 30,000 visits reported by the end of the day. There’s a similar level of anticipation for Project Xtra Crispy, slated to open in Spring of 2020. The fried chicken concept is by local award-winning chef [Ashley Christensen](https://ac-restaurants.com/), and was created to “set a new standard for food, service and re-investing in the teams and communities that make it happen,” according to the restaurant’s website. [Midtown Olive Oil](https://www.midtownoliveoil.com/), another notable local addition to the Midtown East community, will bring a delicious, healthy tasting experience of balsamic vinegars and olive oils to Midtown East. ![Shoppers wearing Wegmaniacs custom t-shirts](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wegmaniacs.png?width=1000&name=Wegmaniacs.png)*Wegmans fans on opening day — photo: Midtown East Instagram* > ![Chris Widmayer Headshot](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/9881-full.jpg?width=350&name=9881-full.jpg)The reception about the Wegmans opening has been overwhelming across the triangle — from Greensboro to Wilmington, said [Chris Widmayer](https://www.regencycenters.com/employee/9881/Chris-Widmayer), Vice President, Investments. "It’s hard to describe how far people have come to enjoy the grocer’s first location in North Carolina. It’s certainly led to great success for the rest of our merchants as well; our community as a whole has seen increased sales and foot traffic, creating a halo effect we’re proud to be a part of. ![CAVA exterior and entrance at Midtown East](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/71148474_3051445378215793_1990457229886619648_n.png?width=1000&name=71148474_3051445378215793_1990457229886619648_n.png)*Exterior of CAVA — photo: @[custombrickco](http://www.instagram.com/custombrickco)* Popular Mediterranean fast casual restaurant, [CAVA](https://cava.com/), has opened and cult-favorite Denver, CO-born [Snooze AM Eatery](https://snoozeeatery.com/) was recently announced. The brunch spot is known for serving creative twists on America’s favorite breakfast classics in a casual, friendly and vibrant atmosphere. One percent of its sales are donated back to the local community. *![Rowhouse entrance and athletic gear merch display](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0262.jpg?width=1000&name=IMG_0262.jpg)Interior of Rowhouse — photo: Amanda Craddock* The 158,936 SF Midtown East development is now home to a curated mix of specialty retailers including [PetPeople](https://www.petpeoplestores.com/), [Rowhouse](https://www.therowhouse.com/location/raleigh-midtown), [Drybar](https://www.thedrybar.com/), [New Balance](https://www.newbalance.com/), [Club Pilates](https://www.clubpilates.com/) and [MyEyeDoctor](https://www.myeyedr.com/). Others slated to open this fall include [Nekter Juice Bar](https://www.nekterjuicebar.com/), [Beauty Co.](https://www.beautycoraleigh.com/about) and [Waxing the City](https://www.waxingthecity.com/). ![Drone flyover of Midtown East at night](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TheWilliamsCompanyDrone.jpg?width=1000&name=TheWilliamsCompanyDrone.jpg)*Photo: The Williams Company* Follow along for real-time Midtown East retailer updates on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/VisitMidtownEast/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/VisitMidtownEast/).  ![Wegmans soda display reading 'Raleigh'](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WegmansRaleigh.jpg?width=1000&name=WegmansRaleigh.jpg)*Photo: [@welcometoraleighwood](https://www.instagram.com/p/B22lXc6HzcT/)* ##### Connect With Us [Join Our Mailing List](https://www.regencycenters.com/connect-with-us/)  > [Explore Our Markets](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties/our-markets)  > [Find a Space For Your Place](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties)  > ##### Related Stories [Mar 06 Regency Centers Welcomes Postino to Village District in Raleigh, NC](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-welcomes-postino-to-village-district-in-nc) [Feb 08 Regency's Village District Gears Up for 75th Anniversary Celebration](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regencys-village-district-gears-up-for-75th-anniversary-celebration) [Nov 16 Regency Embraces Fall with Events and Partnerships from Coast to Coast](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/fall-events-2023) [Mar 07 Project by Equinox: NYC's Underground Fitness Incubator](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/project-by-equinox-nycs-underground-fitness-incubat) [Oct 26 Peace, Love and Blowouts: Spotlight on Drybar's Founder Alli Webb](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/peace-love-and-blowouts-spotlight-on-drybar-founder-alli-webb) [May 14 Regency Centers Earns 18th Consecutive First Coast Healthiest Companies Award](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/18th-first-coast-healthiest-companies-award) [Feb 05 Regency Centers Announces Lone Tree Village Development in Colorado](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-announces-lone-tree-village-a-king-soopers-anchored-retail-destination-serving-the-ridgegate-community) [Jan 29 Regency Centers Acquires Mount Sinai Shopping Center in Long Island](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/mount-sinai-shopping-center-in-long-island) [Apr 17 Raleigh Welcomes The Triangle's Second CAVA to Cameron Village Shopping Center](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/cava-grill-opens-at-raleigh-cameron-village) [Apr 04 Fishbowl Predicts Industry's Up-and-Coming Restaurants](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/fishbowl-predicts-industrys-10-up-and-coming-restaurants) [Dec 09 Regency's Midtown East Welcomes Four New Star-Studded Merchants](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/midtown-east-welcomes-four-new-merchants) [Nov 04 Regency's Ultimate Tailgate Takeout ft. @bruno.luca.doodles](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regencys-ultimate-tailgate-takeout-ft.-bruno.luca.doodles) [Jul 23 Midtown East Welcomes The Gatorbug Boutique in Raleigh, NC](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/the-gatorbug-opens-at-midtown-east) [Dec 09 Regency's Midtown East Welcomes Four New Star-Studded Merchants](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/midtown-east-welcomes-four-new-merchants) [Nov 19 Holiday Shopping Suggestions from Four of Regency's Experts](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/holiday-shopping-suggestions-regency-experts) [Nov 04 Regency's Ultimate Tailgate Takeout ft. @bruno.luca.doodles](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regencys-ultimate-tailgate-takeout-ft.-bruno.luca.doodles) Subscribe [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/) - 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