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when is the new whole foods opening in montgomery nj

Quick Answer

The new Whole Foods Market in Montgomery Township, NJ (at the Montgomery Promenade on Route 206) is expected to open in 2026 , with recent reporting indicating it will likely be the first tenant to open at the shopping center as businesses begin rolling out this summer and fall.

What’s the latest?

  • Timeline: Earlier plans had the broader Montgomery Promenade opening in phases starting in late 2025, but Whole Foods specifically was projected to open in 2026.
  • Current status: As of early 2026, Whole Foods is already “building out its space” and is expected to be the first business to open at the center.
  • Broader rollout: The developer has said businesses will start opening this summer (2026) , with all tenants anticipated to be operational by fall 2026.

That means if everything stays on track, the Montgomery Whole Foods should open sometime in 2026 ,很可能 in the summer-to-fall window , ahead of many of the other shops and restaurants in the promenade.

Where exactly is it?

  • Address area: Route 206 in Montgomery Township ( Skillman area), near Princeton Airport.
  • Project name: Montgomery Promenade, a large mixed-use retail center that’s been in planning/development for many years.

Why the confusion on dates?

You’ll see different years online because the project has been delayed and re- timed several times:

  • Early coverage (2022–2023) targeted first openings in summer 2024.
  • Then it shifted to first phase in late 2025 , with Whole Foods specifically pushed to 2026.
  • By early 2026, reporting says tenants (anchored by Whole Foods) will start opening this summer , with Whole Foods fitting out its store now.

Bottom line

If you’re waiting for a firm “grand opening date,” it hasn’t been publicly announced yet—but all credible local reporting points to:

  • Whole Foods Montgomery Promenade opening in 2026 ,
  • Likely summer–fall 2026 ,
  • As the first major tenant to open at the new center.

Once the store gets closer to opening, the developer and Whole Foods usually announce an exact date via local news and their own channels.

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