Tucson offers almost everyting Phoenix does, but on a smaller scale...even the traffic jams are smaller, yet just as annoying.
There are two Indian tribes that runs casinos there. Desert Diamond Casino juts completed a large expansion, including their food service operations, www.desertdiamondcasino.com.
There are a number if high end resorts in the area...JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Westward Look Resort, etc.
The city of Marana, just north of Tucson, is growing and offers a number of the national chains. If you haven't been already, make sure to visit the Sonoran Desert Museum, www.desertmuseum.org.
I work for a frachisee of Applebee's. We own the Phoenix and Tucson markets and have 4 restaurants in the Tucson market. I would be glad to get you ni touch with the recruiter out in that region . Just drop me a line and let me know.
Applebee's (Thomas and King) have a few stores down there. Always looking for great managers! You can apply through the applebees.com web site if you are interested.