Dunkin’
New Dunkin’ location being opened by multi-unit franchisee Andy Patel who operates 25 locations. Construction has started and opening is planned for July 2026.
Juniper Market
Juniper Market, a casual cafe serving fresh seasonal scratch-made food, coffee and tea, is expanding from St. Augustine to a new location in Hastings. Plan review documents have been submitted for the new location.
Soul Out Kitchen
New food truck serving country-style soul food including fried chicken, pork chops, fish, BBQ ribs, burgers and classic sides like collard greens and potato salad. Co-owner Edward is returning to restaurant business after 15 years.
The Block Jax
Outdoor food hall with 8 different food concepts, multiple bars, live music venue, and dog park. Planning celebratory three-day opening event March 20-22, 2026.
Unnamed Spanish-Japanese Restaurant
New Spanish-Japanese restaurant collaboration between Chef William Shen and restaurateur Johnny Tung, featuring shared dishes, a la carte menu, and culinary lab focused on sustainability. More accessible than their Two-Michelin-starred Sorekara restaurant.
Pink Fryday
Fast casual restaurant serving mochi doughnuts, Korean fried chicken tenders, coffees, and bubble teas. All-pink themed decor designed to be TikTok-worthy and picture perfect. Currently finishing construction and will spend time perfecting recipes before opening.
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza
Miami-based pizza shop known for artisanal thin-crust pizzas with 72-96 hour fermented dough and signature star-shaped pizzas. Franchise owner expects opening in next few months.
Category 10
Luke Combs’ Category 10 bar, restaurant, and entertainment venue opening at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk. Three-story, 33,000 square feet space featuring live music, line dancing, and Carolina-style cuisine.
Smalls Sliders
Louisiana-based burger slider chain’s first Northeast Florida location. 800-square-foot restaurant with dual drive-thru, outdoor dining, no indoor dining. Connected to NFL Hall of Famer Drew Brees as investor.
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse opening in Hamlin Town Center with grand opening scheduled for 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3. Menu will include staples like Bloomin’ onion, hand-cut steaks, and fresh seafood.