The Floridian
The Floridian, a beloved Florida-funky style restaurant founded in 2010 by Genie and Jeff McNally, is relocating from 72 Spanish Street in downtown St. Augustine to a new custom-built location on Anastasia Island at 485 Old Beach Rd. The new space features 120 seats, indoor and outdoor seating, a side patio for fast-casual dining and […]
Project LeanNation
Project LeanNation, a healthy ready-to-eat meal and coaching brand, is opening its Orlando debut location at 12490 Lake Underhill Rd, in a retail center at the southeast corner of Lake Underhill Rd and South Alafaya Trail. Opening planned for July 2026. Menu includes protein-focused bowls, entrees, and shakes.
Baked by Chelle
Owner Michelle Franzen and her twin brother are opening a bakery in downtown Melbourne, FL featuring authentic Italian pastries, Italian-American pastries, Italian cookies, cinnamon rolls, cannolis, and possibly bread. Renovations are currently underway at the space.
Azal Coffee
Yemeni coffee shop chain expanding from Michigan, Wisconsin, and New York into Florida. Owner Mohammed (Yemeni Coffee of Orlando LLC) confirmed soft opening planned for next month (June 2026) with grand opening approximately one month after. Menu features specialty lattes, espresso drinks, and traditional Yemeni and Arabic coffees paired with artisanal sweets.
PCG Burgers
PCG Burgers (Pretty Cool Guys), an artisanal smash-burger restaurant currently operating in Winter Garden, FL, is expanding with a new location at 5683 Red Bug Lake Road, Suite 9 in Winter Springs, FL (Willa Springs shopping center at Tuskawilla Road intersection). Plan review paperwork submitted by PCG Winter Springs LLC confirms the planned expansion. Co-owner […]
Kitanda Coffee and Açaí
Brazilian coffee shop chain with 14 existing locations planning a new Orlando location. Menu features single-origin coffee, açaí bowls, and Kitanda Bread. Plan review paperwork submitted by Brazil Coffee Inc for the new location at 12028 Collegiate Way, Suite 110.
East Coast Wings + Grill
Patel family franchise group signed agreement to open first ECW+G location in Tallahassee, FL. Full-service casual dining wing concept with 50+ flavors and seven heat levels. Scheduled to open late 2026. Sam Ballas is CEO/Founder of ECW+G. Media contact is Destiny Garcia at Fishman PR.
Mr. Dunderbak’s
Iconic Bavarian restaurant, deli and pub relocating after 50 years at Volusia Mall to a new downtown Daytona Beach location. Plans to open in June 2026 at 116 N. Beach St.
Anchor 28
Anchor 28 is a new upscale coastal seafood restaurant nearing its grand opening at 140 Vilano Road, located on the ground level of the Holiday Inn Express in Vilano Beach, FL. A worker on site indicated the restaurant hopes to open in approximately two weeks from the article date of May 28, 2026, though the […]
Koi Sushi & Thai & Bar
Koi Sushi & Thai & Bar, a Ponte Vedra-based Asian restaurant owned by Yu Yun Cao and Zeng Lau, plans to open a second Northeast Florida location at Orange Park Mall. They will take over the former 6,943-square-foot TGI Fridays near the AMC Theatres entrance. The expanded location will feature an expanded bar concept with […]