ZEN Pho & Noodles
ZEN Noodles Company is expanding to St. Johns, FL in the former Oola Mala Hot Pot & Sushi location. Known for customizable menu with vegan and gluten-free options, signature pho, and various Asian noodle dishes.
Salata
Texas-based fast-casual build-your-own salad franchise expanding into Jacksonville market at Nocatee Town Center, operated by Jason and Sandy O’Hara
Licious Noodles & Bao
Orlando-based Chinese restaurant expanding to Jacksonville with noodle and dumpling dishes, soup dumplings, and rice bowls. Family-owned business with 25-30 tables in modern, luxurious setting.
Digitty Dawgs
Food truck serving hot dogs, hamburgers, Italian sausage, and specialty egg rolls. Owner plans to keep prices low for families and get involved with community support.
Jeff’s Bagel Run
First Jeff’s Bagel Run location in Jacksonville expansion, opening in Seminole Shoppes. Chain specializes in boiled bagels with scratch-made varieties and unique spread flavors.
Mochiry
Mochi doughnut shop expanding from Gainesville to Orlando, offering Korean corn dogs, mochi doughnuts, milk teas, and other Instagrammable treats. Second location for the brand.
Barons Creek Vineyards
Texas winery opening second Florida tasting room location. 1,500 square foot wine bar and tasting room with indoor seating and outdoor front porch. Will be open every day with activities calendar including music trivia, sip and paint, and live music.
Darrell’s Diner
25th Darrell’s Diner location will debut in Lady Lake, featuring dinner service and alcohol unlike previous locations. Unique feature includes connection to adjacent bingo hall. Will serve southern comfort food like meatloaf, mac and cheese, and cabbage.
7 Brew
Drive-thru coffee chain location with grand opening celebration scheduled. Owned and operated by Texas-based 7 Crew franchise group.
Stew On This
Mobile comfort food trailer serving soups and stews, operating between Pensacola and Panama City Beach. Will park at local churches on rotating weekly schedule. Features pay-it-forward meal program and focuses on serving local families.