San Marcos Pl · Chandler
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We don’t build blocks. We build habits of place.
Thrive Social began with one restaurant on a quiet block in downtown Chandler. Today we run a portfolio of hospitality, design-build, and community programs that turns neglected districts into places people choose — again and again.
Restaurants engineered as neighborhood anchors — from concept through Tuesday-night service.
Chalk Design Build handles architecture, historic preservation, and general contracting in-house.
Programming, events, public realm, and brand work to activate districts, not just buildings.
Patient, impact-minded investment with transparent reporting and joint-venture structures.
We create, own, and operate the restaurants that become community anchors and gathering places.
From sketch to certificate of occupancy — architecture, construction, and finishing under one roof.
Creating spaces where communities naturally gather, connect, and come back.
Strategic guidance for operators who want to build something that matters to a neighborhood.
Joint ventures and project equity with transparent reporting and a community-first thesis.
A portion of every project funds direct assistance, small grants, and youth programs in-district.
Neighborhood history, demographics, market dynamics, and the stories locals tell.
Residents, business owners, and local leaders shape the project alongside us.
A plan that balances financial viability with authentic community impact.
Chalk Design Build delivers architecture and construction with historic fluency.
Strategic openings with programming, events, and marketing that create sustained traffic.
Day-to-day operations, programming, and stewardship for years — not quarters.
Historic District Transformation · 2016 – ongoing
Partnered with the community, landlords, and small-business owners to turn a struggling historic district into a culinary and retail destination that celebrates the area’s agricultural heritage.
Wine Bar · 2023
A neighborhood wine bar in a restored San Marcos Pl. storefront — menu direction by Ivan Diaz, built by Chalk Design Build, owned and operated by Thrive.
blacksheep.wine
Lively Social Hall · 2020
A late-night dining room carved out of a century-old brick warehouse — edison pendants, a gallery of California mugshots, and a menu built for a long Friday night.
rebel-n-rogue.com
Community Pub · 2016
A traditional Irish pub anchoring the east end of Boston Street — Guinness on tap, live sport on the walls, and a corner of Chandler that feels like Dublin on a Friday night.
murphyslaw.pub
Late Night Lounge · 2024
A vibrant cocktail lounge under a wall of disco balls — all velvet booths, signature martinis, and a late-night soundtrack that pulls weekend crowds deeper into the district.
lolasliquors.comAn exciting new venue in the works — a different corner of the hospitality story we’re telling on the block. More to share soon. Get on the list →
A percentage of profits from every Thrive project funds the communities where we work. No board, no overhead, no press release. Just neighbors helping neighbors.
Direct financial assistance, food security programs, and emergency support for families in the districts we serve.
Micro-grants, mentorship, and resource sharing that help local entrepreneurs launch and grow.
Culinary training, job-skills workshops, and internships that prepare young people for careers in hospitality.
Thrive’s investment contributed to a 15% boost in tourism revenue and raised overall business occupancy in our downtown. Their vision and dedication fostered sustainable growth.Terri Kimble · President & CEO, Chandler Chamber of Commerce
We’d love to hear what you’re working on — whether you’re a city, a landlord, an operator, or an investor.
90 W Boston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(602) 341-5114
Quarterly, never spammy.
