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Meeting House

Ciccio Restaurant Group is replacing Daily Eats with a new neighborhood restaurant concept called Meeting House, focused on lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Daily Eats closes June 15, 2026, with Meeting House expected to open ‘a few weeks’ after. Many Daily Eats menu items and staff will carry over. The Meeting House name is a […]

Playa Bowls

Acai bowl franchise Playa Bowls is opening a new location in Tampa’s Channel District at 1244 E Madison Street. Plan review paperwork was discovered indicating the upcoming opening. The franchise has 300+ locations across 24 states and territories, founded by Robert Giuliani and Abby Taylor.

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Cafe

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Cafe franchise location opening this fall at the Shops at Wiregrass shopping center, near Center Court between White House/Black Market and Pottery Barn. Will serve sweet and savory crepes. Plan review documents have been submitted for the location.

Fresh Monkee

Fresh Monkee, a Florida-based healthy protein shake chain founded by Judy Flynn, is preparing to open a new location in Lakeland at Highland City Town Center. The chain currently has 13 locations either open or in progress across Florida and is on a mission to expand nationally.

Love22

Love22 is a new restaurant concept opening in the former Lorene’s Fish House space in St. Pete’s Deuces corridor. Phase 1 launches June 12 as a daytime counter-service spot (Tue-Sun, 7am-4/5pm) offering sandwiches, salads, wraps, breakfast items, fresh juices, and fried seafood. Future phases include a weekend soul food menu, full-service restaurant, multiple bars, upstairs […]