Swig Is Coming to Broadway and Wilmot: Dirty Soda Shop Jobs on Tucson's East Side
TUCSON, AZ — Swig, the Utah chain that made "dirty soda" a thing, has signed a lease at Broadway and Wilmot on Tucson's east side. The Arizona Daily Star reported on November 13 that the drink shop is taking space at Wilmot Place, the center on the southwest corner of the intersection. No opening date or hiring has been announced yet, but a new drink shop means counter jobs on the way.
Soda, cream and syrup are coming to the east side, and so is a new employer to watch for counter and shift lead postings.
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📍 Swig at Broadway and Wilmot at a Glance
| Business | Swig, a Utah-based drink shop chain with more than 170 locations |
|---|---|
| Location | Wilmot Place, southwest corner of East Broadway and South Wilmot Road, Tucson |
| Previous tenant | Angie's Food Concepts, which moved across the street into the former Kneader's Bakery |
| Concept | "Dirty soda": soda mixed with cream, syrups and fruit, plus snacks like pretzel bites and cookies |
| Opening | No date announced |
| Jobs | Not yet posted |
What Swig Is Bringing to the East Side
Swig built its name on soda that's been doctored up. The Star points to two menu staples: the Dr. De Leche, which is Dr Pepper with dulce de leche and vanilla, and The Founder, Diet Coke with coconut cream and lime. Most flavors come in regular and diet, and the shops sell treats like pretzel bites and cookies on the side.
Brokers handled both sides of the deal, according to the Star's report, which draws on Pima County Recorder's Office records: Nick Ault of Southwest Edge represented Swig, and Dave Hammack of Picor represented Angie's. The Star directs readers to Swig's website and Instagram for an opening announcement, which tells you the company hasn't set one yet.
Tucson's Third Dirty Soda Shop
Swig won't have the field to itself. The Star counts it as the third dirty soda shop in Tucson, after Fiiz Drinks, which opened at 904 E. University Blvd. near the UA in 2024, and Sodalicious, which opened at 9170 N. Silverbell Road on the northwest side in 2023.
Swig has also been linked to a second Tucson site. In October we reported, based on earlier Star coverage, that its first Tucson shop was expected in the former Salad and Go at 1730 E. Tucson Marketplace Blvd. in our fall retail shake-up roundup. Neither site has a published opening date.
What It Means for Tucson Job Seekers
Swig hasn't posted Tucson jobs, and with no opening date it's too early to apply for this location. Drink shops like this usually staff up in the weeks before they open, and they hire from the same pool as coffee stands and fast food counters. These are the roles to expect, not roles that are posted:
- Drink makers and counter crew: fast, friendly people who can keep a drive-thru or counter line moving. See the barista career guide and the fast food crew member career guide.
- Cashiers: taking orders, handling payment and keeping the front tidy. See the cashier career guide.
- Shift leads and assistant managers: a new shop needs people who can open, close and run a crew. See the assistant store manager career guide.
- Store managers: someone has to own the place. See the store manager career guide.
On pay: Swig hasn't published Tucson wages. Broadway and Wilmot sits inside Tucson city limits, so the city's minimum wage is the floor: $15.45 an hour through December 31, rising to $16.00 on January 1, 2027. That's a floor, not a promise of what the job pays. Our 2027 minimum wage guide explains the city and state rates.
More New Tucson Openings
Swig is one of several food and drink businesses moving into Tucson storefronts this fall. Proof Bread is keeping both of its former Cafe Francais shops, including the east side shop on Broadway at Wrightstown. If you need work before any of these open, see who's hiring seasonal workers right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swig opening in Tucson?
Swig leased space at Wilmot Place, on the southwest corner of East Broadway and South Wilmot Road on Tucson's east side, according to the Arizona Daily Star's November 13, 2026 report.
When does Swig open at Broadway and Wilmot?
No opening date has been announced. The Arizona Daily Star directs readers to Swig's website and Instagram for an announcement.
Is Swig hiring in Tucson?
Not yet. Swig has not posted jobs for the Broadway and Wilmot location. A TucsonHIRED job alert for "Swig" will flag postings when they appear.
What is dirty soda?
Dirty soda is soda mixed with add-ins like cream, flavored syrups and fruit. Swig's menu includes the Dr. De Leche, Dr Pepper with dulce de leche and vanilla, and The Founder, Diet Coke with coconut cream and lime.
What is the minimum wage at Broadway and Wilmot?
The intersection is inside Tucson city limits, so the City of Tucson minimum applies: $15.45 an hour through December 31, 2026, and $16.00 starting January 1, 2027.
Swig is landing on Broadway just east of Park Place Mall. Get your resume ready now, and you'll be first in line when Swig starts hiring.
