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IKEA, Cheesecake Factory top Surprise wanted list again

Surprise residents sound off on what they want in city

The results of the 2025 Surprise Retail Survey are in — and residents want the same stuff they’ve asked for before.

IKEA once again came out on top as the most desired retailer, while The Cheesecake Factory was again the top restaurant residents want to see come to Surprise most.

The annual survey, which ran from Feb. 14 through March 16, attracted more than 4,000 responses.

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