Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick is planning a new fast-casual location at 6650 Fruitville Road in Sarasota, FL. A plan review has been submitted. This would be part of the brand’s continued expansion along Florida’s Central-West coast, joining existing locations in Bradenton, Parrish, Seminole, and St. Petersburg.
Supernatural Food & Wine
Supernatural Food & Wine, a Michelin-guide-recommended breakfast and lunch sandwich shop at 305 E Polk St in Tampa, has signed a lease in Tampa’s West River neighborhood for a second location. The new location will focus on donut production and include a storefront, though it may be smaller than the original. Owner Wesley Roderick confirmed […]
Fresh Monkee
A second Fresh Monkee ‘Truly Healthy Shakes’ franchise location is planned for Sarasota Pavilion shopping center at 6597 S Tamiami Trail. Plan review documents have been submitted. The first Sarasota location opened June 1, 2026 at 5045 Fruitville Road. This second location will offer the same healthy shake menu.
T-Bone’s Famous Smokin’ Bar-B-Que
Popular Central Florida barbecue food truck transitioning to its first brick-and-mortar location at 103 Gulf Drive N in Bradenton Beach. Plan review paperwork has been submitted and the restaurant’s own website confirms ‘Coming Soon’ at that address. Owner is Trevor Peres.
Pure Green
Pure Green healthy juice, smoothie, and bowl franchise opening a new location at the Market at UTC (University Town Center) in Sarasota. Franchise owner Murali confirmed opening sometime in August 2026. Menu includes superfood smoothies, cold-pressed juices, acai and pitaya bowls, and sourdough toasts.
Café Ora
Community-focused café and ‘third space’ opening this fall inside the Looking Glass Initiative adaptive reuse project. Will serve espresso drinks using locally roasted beans from Look Alive Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, beer, wine, and host neighborhood programming. Roughly 1,600 sq ft in a restored century-old brick building. Plans include a pay-it-forward program and free breakfast […]
Burger Monger
Burger Monger, a Florida-based fast-casual burger chain, is preparing to open two drive-thru locations in Southwest Florida inside former Kelly’s Roast Beef buildings. Primary location is at 8900 Founders Square Place in North Naples; second location at 8465 Dani Drive (Palmetto Commons) in Fort Myers. These will be the chain’s first drive-thru restaurants and corporate […]
Ford’s Garage
Ford’s Garage burger/comfort food restaurant under construction in Riverview, FL. Approximately 7,000 sq ft location at NW corner of US-301 and Alder Green Drive. Slated to open December 2026. Will be the 24th Florida location and 5th in Tampa Bay region. Franchisee is 23 Restaurant Group. Hiring 125-150 employees 6-8 weeks prior to opening. Features […]
Burrito Shak
First Florida location for Burrito Shak, a coastal Mexican fast-casual brand. Build-your-own service line with burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas and nachos. Approximately 1,800 sq ft with ~45 seats. Family and veteran owned by Antoinette Basso, Phil Basso and Vito Basso. Targeting opening on or around August 1, 2026.
Sunset Beach Resort
Small boutique resort under construction in Fort Myers Beach’s Times Square area, built on the former site of Sunset Beach Tropical Grill. Development is part of post-Hurricane Ian rebuilding efforts. Groundbreaking occurred July 7, 2026. Developer hopes for completion by 2028.