Go Greek Yogurt
Go Greek Yogurt, a frozen yogurt bar and cafe franchise founded in 2012, is taking shape at The Mall at Sundial in St. Petersburg, FL. The brand focuses on authentic European-style Greek yogurt with ingredients sourced from Greece and Europe. Franchisee Navika Kuchakulla was contacted but not immediately available for comment. No specific opening date […]
Sugar Wing
Tampa Bay franchisee Emfire Brands is planning a new Sugar Wing location in South Tampa. Owner Hitesh Savla confirmed the opening is expected before the end of 2026. A specific site has not yet been revealed. Sugar Wing is a chicken wing chain offering wings, sandwiches, strips, desserts, and milkshakes with scratch-made food. The expansion […]
Piccolo Buco
Upscale Roman pizzeria by Cooper’s Hawk opening at Marketplace at Coconut Point. Will be the 5th Piccolo Buco in the US and 2nd in Florida (Tampa was first). 7,500+ sq ft with seating for nearly 200 inside and out. Features Neapolitan-style pizza, antipasti, pastas, and desserts with Italian wine pairings. Hours: 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, 11am-10pm Fri-Sat.
Sugarita Coffee Shop & Bakery
Sugarita Cake Couture, currently operating as a caterer specializing in Dominican cakes and artisan baked goods, is expanding to a brick-and-mortar cafe and bakery called Sugarita Coffee Shop & Bakery. The new location will be at 6010 County Rd 579 S in Seffner, FL (address of Masters Inn Seffner). The concept is described as a […]
Palazzo Pizza Italiana
Palazzo Pizza Italiana is opening at 214 E Cass St in downtown Tampa, headed by Jason Fox and the team at Josephine’s Italian Market. The space features a moody interior with a room-length bar and large semi-circular booths. Menu details are still under wraps but a previous location served pizzas and fried mozzarella. Opening expected […]
Jeff’s Bagel Run
Jeff’s Bagel Run is opening its second Pinellas County location in Clearwater at Feather Sound Square business center. Local franchisee Tony Trunzo plans to renovate a 1,320-square-foot former OB/GYN office into a bagel shop with limited indoor seating. The brand serves scratch-made bagels and is part of an ambitious expansion plan that could bring nearly […]
Delish Bistro
New restaurant preparing to open at the southwest corner of Howell and Lark Avenues in Brooksville, FL. Owner Zakariae Ettouati confirmed a July 2026 opening but said it is too early to share details about the menu. Plan review documents were submitted by Delish Bistro LLC.
Greenlane
Greenlane, a Tampa Bay-born drive-thru-only salad and wrap chain, is expanding to a sixth location in Pinellas Park, FL. Plans have been filed with the Southwest Florida Water Management District to redevelop the former Checkers property at 6401 Park Blvd, demolishing the existing building and constructing a new 964-square-foot drive-through restaurant. No specific opening date […]
Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill is making its Florida debut in Palm Harbor at 33505 US Hwy 19 N. Franchisee Morgan Smith, who heads one of the brand’s most successful franchise groups with 13 locations, is opening this first Florida location in his hometown area. The fast-casual Mexican restaurant features burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, and […]
Southern Luv BBQ
Fast-casual BBQ concept expanding from Tampa to downtown St. Pete’s EDGE District. 1,256 sq ft space in former Anytime Fitness at 900 Central Ave. Approximately 20 indoor seats plus outdoor seating. Menu features St. Louis-style ribs, brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and house-made sauces. Will include a small country store. Local franchisee has committed to […]