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PrimoHoagies Opening in Gainesville Early Next Year

This will be the company's first location in Northeast Florida

Starbucks Working on New Site in Tamaya Market Shopping Center

The new cafe will sit across the street from Kernan Square Shopping Mall

Chicken Salad Chick Celebrates Fourth Jacksonville Location Opening

Fast casual concept giving away free chicken salad for a year on Dec. 6th

Naked Kitchen First Tenant Signed at Phoenix Arts and Innovation District

The restaurant will start with breakfast and lunch next summer

Playa Bowls Brings Healthy, Tropical Superfruit Bowls To Town Center

Grand Opening Saturday, December 2nd; first 50 people get a free bowl and a t-shirt

Dutch Bros Interested in Possible Elevation Pointe Location

The company submitted a pre-application at the beginning of the month

Meritage Hospitality Group Opening New Wendy’s in St. Johns

The group's newest location is expected to open in early 2024

Wild Pie Expanding to Gainesville Next Year

The company's second site is expected to open in the first half of 2024

Zaxby’s Opening New Location in Gainesville

The eatery will move into the former home of Hardee's and Whataburger

Dank Burrito Preparing to Make Florida Debut

The North Carolina-based restaurant will open next year in Ponte Vedra

Pratt Funeral Home Being Converted to Airbnb and Restaurant

The development will feature 13 apartments, a small-plate restaurant, and a wine bar

Insomnia Cookies Opening New Location in Five Points

The cookie shop will move into the former home of Feliz Ice Cream

Five Guys Working on Site at Roosevelt Square Shopping Center

The company's newest location will move into a vacant corner space

New Restaurant and Event Space Coming to San Marco

The owner was recommended for a $96,427 Retail Enhancement Grant

Captain’s BBQ Potentially Opening New Location at Bings Landing Park

The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners will vote on Monday

Island Fin Poke Company Expanding to Northeast Florida

The first location will open at Beachwalk in St. Johns County

Mayday Ice Cream Opening in Nocatee Town Center

The Florida-based company will open its 13th location early next year

Sweet Aloha Treats 904 Getting New Food Truck

The family-owned company has been serving the community through pop-ups

Gate Petroleum Gets Approved to Redevelop Two Iconic Resorts in St. Johns County

The plan is to redevelop and expand the sites in six phases over 30 years

Starbucks Proposes to Renovate Riverside Site

The $350,000 project includes new finishes in the cafe bar and restrooms

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