Saucy! by KFC
Saucy! by KFC is taking over the former PDQ space in Winter Park. The company has already started converting the restaurant and signage is in place, but no opening date has been set.
Portillo’s
Portillo’s Chicago-style restaurant planning to open at former TGI Friday’s location on International Drive. Known for Chicago dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and classic Chicago street foods. Completion date is TBA.
Zukku-San
Elevated sushi restaurant opening second location at Pointe Orlando. Menu treats food as art with unique rolls like Lobster Masterpiece and Zukku Roll. Decor inspired by water and koi.
Swig
Popular dirty soda shop opening 1,000 square foot drive-thru location next to Urban Air Adventure Park. Construction started Monday. Franchise partner is Chase Herbert.
BANDBOX Café & Taproom
Nearly 3,000 square foot spirit-free speakeasy expanding to include coffee bar, self-pour tap room with beer, wine, non-alcoholic cocktails, and healthy food menu in partnership with DaKine Hawaiian Kitchen. Features mid-century modern design, live music, game room, and extensive event programming.
Black Pearl
Ambitious new restaurant with Italian-Japanese inspired menu, omakase counter led by Chef Wei Chen (formerly of Michelin-starred Masa), and Japanese speakeasy. Main dining room and omakase counter debut Jan. 21, speakeasy follows Jan. 28.
Six Ravens
Hand pie shop specializing in ‘coffyns’ (savory filled yeast rolls) by Gideon’s Bakehouse owner Steve Lewis. Located in Disney Springs in the building previously occupied by The Art of Shaving. Will collaborate with local chefs and breweries.
Genievieve’s
Italian restaurant opening as one of two rooftop venues at The Equestrian Manor within World Equestrian Center. Part of expansion adding 300,000 square feet of dining and event space.
7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee
7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee location planned for former car wash site. Project would demolish existing site to build coffee drive-thru. Ground lease with 7Venture Inc. franchisee.
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.