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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Planet Fitness likely to replace South Hill Rite Aid

 


The closures of the Rite Aid drug store chain opened up a number of new spaces for sale or lease around the Inland Northwest. And it now appears that one of those locations on the South Hill in Spokane will have a new life soon as a Planet Fitness gym location.

While not confirmed by the company themselves, the space at 4514 S. Regal is no longer shown as for lease and is shown as a future Planet Fitness gym location on marketing flyers for nearby commercial real estate. As this was not confirmed by Planet Fitness corporate there is no known opening date for this location, but it is in a part of the region that doesn't have a location of the chain just yet.

Planet Fitness is a national chain of fitness clubs based in New Hampshire, known for low fees and long hours, many being open 24 hours a day. The company currently also has gyms on Northwest Blvd and N. Newport Hwy in Spokane, on E. Sprague in Spokane Valley and in an anchor space of Silver Lake Mall is Coeur d' Alene. 

The chain was founded in 1992 and today boasts over 2700 clubs and growing, for more information on Planet Fitness visit their website at https://planetfitness.com


Juniper Mountain Coffee is coming to Spokane

 Note: This is a guest post from and written by Haydn Halsted, broker with the Halsted Home Team / Real Broker. For local real estate and more contact Haydn, via his website https://halstedhometeam.com/ . 

Also, Juniper Mountain Coffee will be located at 1605 N. Greene St. in Spokane.



Spokane's coffee scene is about to welcome another exciting addition.
 
Juniper Mountain Coffee recently announced plans to open its first Spokane location, bringing a brand that's built a loyal following through its focus on premium specialty coffee and outdoor adventure.
 
Unlike many traditional coffee chains, Juniper Mountain has built its identity around what it calls "Coffee Without Compromise."
 
Founded by hunters, ranchers, farmers, and coffee experts, the company focuses on responsibly sourcing beans directly from coffee farms around the world and roasting them in small batches to emphasize quality over quantity.
 
Some of their signature blends include:
• Trail Boss
• Wrangler Roast
• Pathfinder
• Camp Cook
• Limited Reserve Coffees
 
More than just the coffee, the brand celebrates a lifestyle centered around the outdoors.
And honestly, it feels like a natural fit for Spokane.
 
Whether your weekends involve hiking Riverside State Park, camping throughout the Inland Northwest, fishing, skiing, hunting, or simply exploring Eastern Washington, Juniper Mountain's brand aligns closely with the lifestyle many Spokane residents already enjoy.
 
The new Spokane location will feature convenient drive-thru service, making it an easy stop before work, weekend adventures, or road trips.
 
While an official opening date hasn't been announced yet, it's another encouraging sign that independent brands continue investing in Spokane's growing community.