Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box fast food restaurant returning to Florida after closing in the 80s. Part of franchisee Ed Zausch’s 10-restaurant deal for the greater Orlando area.
Meltwich
Canadian grilled cheese restaurant chain opening near University of Central Florida. Specializes in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers, and poutine. Offers halal options. Franchisee filed permit applications with Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Waffle House
Waffle House is opening a new location in Dunnellon, Florida. The chain has filed permit applications with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for this location.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop franchise location coming to St. Cloud. Sugarland Investment Group LLC has filed permit applications with Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for this location.
Five Guys
Five Guys will replace Burger King’s Whopper Bar at Universal’s CityWalk. The location will be operated by North Star Dining USA Inc., which owns more than 15 Five Guys locations in the Orlando market.
The Scoop N Scootery
Boston-based ice cream chain opening first Florida location, specializing in late-night delivery of decadent ice cream sundaes until 2 a.m. Locally owned and operated by franchisees Sanjay Jaya and Divyan Bijal.
Sirocco Station
Fast-casual Mediterranean and Lebanese restaurant concept from Sirocco Mediterranean Restaurant & Lounge, focusing on Lebanese-style shawarma, bowls, salads, and traditional mezza. Will be located at former Olive Tree Greek Grill location in The Avenue Viera shopping center.
Margarita Island
Mexican restaurant opening its third location in Brevard, taking over the former Masa Taqueria space
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen opening at former Bahama Breeze location in Butler Plaza North. Part of Darden Restaurants’ strategy to convert former Bahama Breeze locations. Will be the brand’s first location in Gainesville, serving made-from-scratch American comfort food.
Chick-fil-A
5,040-square-foot Chick-fil-A restaurant with $2.5 million project cost. Located on 2.38 acres near Bartram Market shopping center, straddling Duval and St. Johns County line.