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Chick-fil-A Improving Jacksonville Footprint with New Sites and Updates

The company is looking to open its first location in northwest St. Johns

First Watch Opening First Site in Gainesville

The restaurant will open near Butler Plaza West sometime next summer

Holy Grounds Coffee House of Fernandina Beach is Coming Soon

The cafe will replace Espressos after being vacant for sixteen years

Tastea Boba Making East Coast Debut in Jacksonville

This will only be the second time the company expands beyond California

Jax Fish Fry Planning Even More Locations

The company plans to open three more sites and launch mobile vehicles

The Turmeric Kitchen Making Debut in Green Cove Springs

The restaurant will sit in an upcoming multi-tenanted development

Jax Fito’s Looking to Take Cuban Cuisine on the Road

The restaurant recently closed its doors on Beach Boulevard

Walker Hospitality Bringing BB.Q Chicken to Jacksonville

This will be the first area location for the Korean fried chicken chain

Owners of The Players Grille Opening New Speakeasy-Style Bar in Southbank

The concept is expected to open at the end of next year's first quarter

Twin Peaks Brings Scenic Views To Its First Jacksonville Location

Twin Peaks’ new restaurant is the brand’s 10th in Florida and 105th systemwide

Voodoo Brewery Coming to Jacksonville

Local franchise owners plan to open a new location across from Balls Park

Iguana Investments Florida LLC Redeveloping Seahorse Oceanfront Inn and Lemon Bar

Other possible amenities include a fitness center, a restaurant, parking, and a spa

Starbucks Announced as Newest Tenant Coming to Beachwalk

Fancy Sushi and Playa Bowls have also been announced for the development

Michael Lugo Opening Two New Concepts in Northeast Florida

The chef will start with a new restaurant in the former home of Preserved

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Opening Two More Locations in Jacksonville

The company is expanding to Atlantic Boulevard and Crosshill Boulevard

Ace Pickleball Club Opening Two Locations in Jacksonville

The new sites will be owned by multi-unit operators with Orangetheory

Chop Shop Artisan Butcher Planning to Expand Throughout St. Johns County

The company recently opened its second location in SilverLeaf

Canopy Road Cafe Opening New Location in Jacksonville

The franchise owners expect to open this site in a few more months

Panera Bread Looking to Replace 5th Element in Baymeadows

The company received a service availability letter to demolish the building

5th Element Indian Restaurant Relocating to Town Center

The company plans to move into the former home of Ovinte in January

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