POST FALLS — The newest Local Market opens just after Christmas at Highway 41 and Hope Avenue.

The location will be the fourth of its kind in the area, locally owned and operated by Andy Singh and business partner Pasquale Mastantuono.

As the name suggests, the Local Market is designed by a local, for locals.

“We don’t want to have the reputation of being an expensive gas station,” Singh said. “We are genuinely trying to be a ‘local market.’”

In addition to grocery and convenience-store essentials, the 9,500-square-foot market will offer locally made baked goods (think doughnuts and cookies), crafts and wares from local artisans and a large selection of beer and wine.

Like other Local Markets, the new location will also serve freshly-made American fare, including burgers, pizzas and wings.

Out front, a Chevron fueling station has 16 pumps, with diesel and non-ethanol premium, as well as Diesel exhaust fluid, available at each pump.

Singh emphasized that his goal is to provide value and an “upscale feel without upscale prices.” Prices will not be marked higher than would be seen in area grocery stores.

“I think we can rival a lot of high-end places while still providing value,” he said.

Singh is no stranger to the industry. His parents purchased their first gas station and market when he was 14. He got into the business to help out his family.

“Now I want to help the community by offering better stores, better prices and a family-friendly environment,” he said.

While the Market will open just after Christmas, Singh plans on having the fueling station open a few days before the holiday.

Keep an eye out for the grand opening date. Singh plans on welcoming the community to the new location by offering gas at $1.24 a gallon, with an additional 25 cents off per gallon for those who download the Chevron app. The 25-cent-off deal is good for five fill-ups through the app.

For employment opportunities, email Andy Singh at [email protected]. 

Now the TidBits

New and Upcoming

• Kootenai Health Pharmacy will be at 4129 E. Early Dawn Ave., Suite A106, Post Falls.

• 7-Eleven is now open at Government Way and Appleway Avenue in Coeur d'Alene.

• Regional chain Twigs Bistro is set to open Monday in the new Thomas George building at Third Street and Front Avenue in Coeur d'Alene. The location will offer Twigs’ “core” menu, which includes a wide variety of entrees, handhelds, pizzas and popular shareable dishes like “Twigs Fries,” Moroccan beef, and calamari.

• Giuseppe's Pasta Posto Osteria is set to open in the coming weeks in the former Collective Kitchen space at 501 Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene. Preview their offerings at dacheminichino.wixsite.com/my-site/menu. 

• A Jiffy Stop is under construction at Highway 41 and Lancaster Road in Rathdrum.

• Described as a "state-of-the-art" pickleball facility, The Flying Pickle is coming to Post Falls. Check theflyingpickle.com for updates.

• Better Together Coffee Company will be opening this month at 1502 N. Third St. in Coeur d'Alene, in the former Linden Coffee space.

• Family Automotive Sales and Service at 1820 W. Hayden Ave. has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer, offering essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies.

• An AutoZone auto parts shop is under construction at U.S. 95 and Dakota Avenue in Hayden, next to Dirty Birdy Car Wash.

• Spokane-based Golden Rule Brake is under construction at 3627 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene.

• Offering pickup, delivery and some indoor dining, Sahara Pizza is now open at 9627 N. Government Way, Suite C in Hayden.

Ongoing Projects

• A four-story 151-room Hyatt Place Hotel is opening soon in Millworx development on Fourth Avenue in Post Falls; the Hyatt Hotels and Resorts website shows bookings available as soon as mid-January of 2026.  

• The Habit Burger Grill is taking the place of the former Pizza Hut at 212 W. Appleway Ave. The chain, known for its "Charburgers," is eyeing an opening sometime in late spring or early summer 2026. This location will be a first for North Idaho.

• Post Falls Brewing Company is opening a new location in the former CDA Cider Co. space at 1327 E. Sherman Ave. "We know we have big shoes to fill in this spot," the brewery shared to social media in part.

• A four-story Residence Inn by Marriott is under construction on Northwest Boulevard between Emma Avenue and Davidson Avenue.

• National chain Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers will be opening its first location in North Idaho at the corner of U.S. 95 and Neider Avenue. The restaurant will be 3,368 square feet and have a dual-lane drive-through. Other national retailers, including Jersey Mike's, Nothing Bundt Cakes and a Sleep Number store, have also applied for development at that site.

• 7-Eleven is coming to Post Falls at the southeast corner of Pleasant View Road and Seltice Way.

• With many options for food and beverages in an elevated space, Rooted Social House is eyeing an opening sometime this year at 310 N. Spokane St. in Post Falls. In a recent social media post showcasing interior design concepts for the building, HDG architecture said, "Rooted builds on a growing cluster of HDG-designed spaces, each contributing to a more connected, walkable, and character-rich district in Post Falls."

• Idaho Central Credit Union, or ICCU, will open a branch location in Rathdrum. More details to come once construction gets underway.

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Have a tip on happenings in the local business world? Contact Hailey Hill at [email protected].

    The fueling station at the newest Local Market location has 16 pumps. Diesel, Non-Ethanol Premium and Diesel exhaust fluid are available at each one.
  

    The Local Market at HWY41 and Hope Avenue in Post Falls will open shortly after Christmas.