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…
Cold Stone Creamery Expands Across Tampa Bay with New Sun City Center and Bradenton Locations
SUN CITY CENTER, FL — Cold Stone Creamery is continuing its expansion throughout the Tampa Bay region, with plans to…
Golden Corral to Open First St. Petersburg Restaurant, Replacing Former Hooters Near Tyrone Square Mall
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Golden Corral is preparing to make its debut in St. Petersburg, Florida, with plans to transform…
Raising Cane’s Plans First Tampa Restaurant with Double Drive-Thru on Dale Mabry Highway
TAMPA, FL — Raising Cane’s is continuing its aggressive Tampa Bay expansion with plans to open its first restaurant within…
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…
Bubbakoo’s Burritos Expands Tampa Bay Footprint with Wesley Chapel Opening
The Tampa Bay fast-casual restaurant market continues to attract expanding concepts, with Bubbakoo’s Burritos opening its newest Florida restaurant in…
Safety Harbor Restaurant Named One of America’s Best by The New York Times
Safety Harbor’s growing dining scene has earned national attention, with The Tides Market being named to The New York Times’…
Potbelly Enters Georgia as RaceTrac Accelerates Brand Expansion
Potbelly Sandwich Works has officially entered the Georgia market, opening its first restaurant in the state and beginning what could…
Whataburger Plans New Palmetto Location as Tampa Bay Expansion Continues
Whataburger is continuing its return to the Tampa Bay market, with the Texas-based burger chain planning a new restaurant in…




