Alma de España Finds a New Home in Sarasota’s Towles Court
Chef-owner Elier Rodriguez has moved his Spanish tapas restaurant into the former Indigenous cottage, with plans for a patio and…
RaceTrac Launches New Retail Media Network Across 600+ Locations With Plans to Expand to RaceWay, Gulf, and Potbelly
The Atlanta-based convenience store giant is introducing a new advertising platform designed to connect brands with millions of customers across…
New Costco Under Construction in Fort Myers Following $55 Million Land Acquisition
The 55-acre development along Colonial Boulevard will replace an existing Costco location and could generate additional retail development opportunities in…
Wendy’s Receives $1.4 Billion Buyout Offer as Restaurant Closures Create Commercial Real Estate Opportunities
Proposed acquisition could reshape Wendy’s operations, franchise strategy, and national restaurant real estate portfolio. Wendy’s, one of the largest quick-service…
Walmart Plans New Neighborhood Market in Brooksville, Expanding Grocery Presence in Hernando County
Walmart is planning a new Neighborhood Market in Brooksville, Florida, continuing the retail giant’s investment in smaller-format grocery stores throughout…
RaceTrac Expands Into Ohio With $65 Million Investment, Plans Four New Stores in 2026
RaceTrac is accelerating its expansion beyond the Southeast, announcing a nearly $65 million investment in Ohio that includes four new…
Hawaiian Bros Plans 52 Florida Restaurants: Why Interest Rates Are Only Part of the Story
Southern Rock Restaurants’ six-year development plan puts the focus on operating experience, a distinctive concept and the right locations—not just…
Starbucks Reportedly Exploring Acquisition of Chipotle in Potential $40 Billion Restaurant Industry Deal
SEATTLE, WA — Starbucks is reportedly considering one of the largest acquisitions in restaurant industry history, with the global coffee…
New Mexican Steakhouse Matilde Coming to Downtown Tampa’s Riverwalk
Downtown Tampa’s dining scene is getting another high-profile addition, with a new upscale Mexican steakhouse planned along the Tampa Riverwalk.…
7 Brew Accelerates Expansion With More Than 50 New Locations Opening in October
One of the fastest-growing names in the drive-thru beverage industry is continuing its aggressive nationwide expansion. 7 Brew plans to…
Starbucks to Close 250 Stores as Coffee Chain Reshapes North American Footprint
Starbucks is preparing to close approximately 250 coffeehouses across North America, creating another wave of retail vacancies while the coffee…
Bocelli Modern Italian Expanding to Downtown Largo
A popular South Tampa restaurant is crossing Tampa Bay as Bocelli Modern Italian prepares to open its second full-service location…
