PopStroke
PopStroke is a Tiger Woods-backed interactive miniature golf entertainment venue combining golf, food, and drinks. It will open at Miami Freedom Park, a mixed-use development that also includes Miami Nu Stadium and Soccer Village. Menu includes smash burgers, all-you-can-eat ribs, tacos, sushi, and wraps, plus a full bar. Expected to open sometime in 2026; no […]
C.R. Chicks
Florida-born rotisserie chicken chain expanding to Stuart, FL in Wedgewood Commons Shopping Center near Publix and Harbor Freight. Known for fresh rotisserie chicken roasted over Brazilian oak logs, seasoned with lemon pepper and house marinade. Also serves sandwiches, pastas, and chicken pot pies. Permit applications filed with Florida DBPR. No official opening date announced. Founded […]
Pepper & Salt BBQ
Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach has temporarily closed to relocate to the new Hogan Yards brewery and entertainment hub. The new location will be larger and part of a brewery/entertainment complex.
Chick-fil-A West Doral
New Chick-fil-A location in Doral, FL opening May 21, 2026. Led by Owner-Operator Daniela Clements. Will create approximately 80 jobs. Features indoor play area, dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery, and Mobile Thru. Hours Mon-Thu 6:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat until 11pm.
Jerry’s Jerk
Jerry’s Jerk, a popular Jamaican food truck based in the Bronx, NY, is opening its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Owner Jerome Lounds filed permit applications with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Menu will feature jerk chicken, jerk pork, curried goat, oxtail, escovitch fish, rice and peas, and beverages including […]
McDonald’s
McDonald’s USA LLC filed permit applications with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to open a new location at 811 NW 183rd Street in Miami Gardens. The site is centrally located between the Florida Turnpike and I-95. No opening date has been announced.
El Palacio de los Jugos
El Palacio de los Jugos, the iconic Miami Cuban juice stand and restaurant chain, is opening a new location in North Miami at 12500 Biscayne Blvd. The entity Palacio de los Jugos #15 LLC filed permit applications with the Florida DBPR. The chain’s website lists the location as ‘coming soon.’ The restaurant serves fresh-squeezed juices, […]
APizza Brooklyn Resto & Vino
APizza Brooklyn Resto & Vino, an Italian-American pizza and pasta concept inspired by Brooklyn cuisine, is expanding to Doral, FL. Trinity Blue Hospitality Group LLC has filed permit applications with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. No opening date has been announced. Owner Jason Prussing is a native of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Menu includes […]
Bro’s Hot Chicken
Bro’s Hot Chicken, a Miami-born fast-casual Nashville hot chicken restaurant, is opening a new location in the Sweetwater neighborhood near FIU. Permit applications were filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation by Dram Projects 3, LLC. No exact opening date has been announced. The restaurant will offer Nashville hot chicken in multiple […]
Florentín Rooftop Bar Miami
Owner Brandon Robinson of the existing Florentín Rooftop Bar in DTLA (Los Angeles) revealed a new Florentín location in Miami, Florida is underway. A second new concept in Santa Monica on the Promenade is also mentioned. No opening dates provided for either future location.