Doren Development secures local approval for new Starbucks in Monmouth County

Doren Development has received approval to build another Starbucks in New Jersey, this time in Monmouth County, where it will redevelop a former bank branch off Route 36.

The Passaic-based firm said it aims to begin construction by year-end at 1500 Union Ave. in Union Beach, following the recent vote by local officials. Its plans call for repurposing the former Bank of America location for a full café that will include drive-thru service.

“Investing in a prime piece of real estate and having Starbucks as a tenant in a thriving community, it’s not just about location — it’s about visibility, foot traffic and the guaranteed draw of a beloved brand,” Doren Development’s Rick Doren Jr. said after the most recent approval.