Big Dawgs Italian Beef Is Bringing Chicago Eats to Tucson's East Side
Published: July 20, 2026 | By TucsonHIRED Team
TUCSON, AZ — One of the northwest side's favorite sandwich stops is heading east. Big Dawgs Italian Beef, the Chicago-style spot that built a loyal following in Marana, is opening a second location on Tucson's east side this summer, and a new restaurant means new jobs.
Italian beefs, Chicago dogs, and a fresh round of kitchen and counter hiring, all coming to the east side.
📍 Opening at a Glance
| Business | Big Dawgs Italian Beef (2nd location) |
| Opening | Later this summer 2026 (target) |
| Location | Parkview Place, 8060 E. 22nd St., east Tucson |
| Original spot | 6741 N. Thornydale Rd., Marana |
| Hiring | Cooks, counter, and food-service roles expected |
A Taste of Chicago, Now on the East Side
Big Dawgs made its name on oversized Italian beef sandwiches, burgers, and classic Chicago dogs, the kind of no-frills, big-flavor food that turns first-timers into regulars. The original shop sits on North Thornydale Road between West Orange Grove and West Ina, and it quickly became a Marana favorite. Now the owners are taking that formula to a roughly 1,200-square-foot space at Parkview Place, 8060 E. 22nd St. Construction is underway, and the team is aiming to open later this summer. The best place to catch the exact opening date is the shop's Facebook page.
💼 The Jobs That Come With It
A second location means a second crew. When hiring ramps up, watch for the roles that keep a fast-casual kitchen humming:
- Line and prep cooks working the grill and sandwich station. See line cook careers and prep cook careers.
- Counter and cashier staff taking orders and running food, part of fast food crew careers.
- Shift leads and a kitchen manager to run the new store. See kitchen manager careers.
- Dishwashers and support staff across food service and restaurant roles.
Get your resume ready and start watching Big Dawgs jobs in Tucson, plus line cook and cashier jobs on the east side.
What It Means for Job Seekers
New restaurants are one of the fastest on-ramps into steady, tip-friendly work, and a smaller shop like Big Dawgs can be a great place to learn every station quickly. Because it's a growing local brand rather than a national chain, getting in early can mean more room to move up as the company expands. If you already cook, run a counter, or want to break into food service, an opening like this is worth watching. For more spots hiring nearby, see our guide to Tucson restaurants hiring now.
How to Get Ready
New-opening roles usually post a few weeks before the doors open, so set up free job alerts and keep an updated resume handy. Following the restaurant on social media is the fastest way to catch a hiring announcement. Employers staffing up for a launch can post a job to reach local candidates fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the new Big Dawgs Italian Beef location?
The second location is going into Parkview Place at 8060 E. 22nd St. on Tucson's east side.
When does the east-side Big Dawgs open?
Construction is underway and the owners are targeting later this summer 2026. Dates can shift, so watch the shop's Facebook page for the official opening.
Is Big Dawgs hiring yet?
Specific openings hadn't been confirmed as of this writing. Watch our job board and set alerts, since new-opening roles usually post shortly before launch.
What kind of food does Big Dawgs serve?
Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, burgers, and Chicago dogs, served in generous portions.
A Chicago beef sandwich and a Chicago dog, now a lot closer for east-siders. When Big Dawgs opens its second door, it'll open a few job opportunities too.
