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…
Mike’s Red Tacos Announces Plans to Open 36 Florida Restaurants, Targeting Tampa, Orlando and East Coast Markets
San Diego-based restaurant chain Mike’s Red Tacos is preparing for a major Florida expansion, announcing plans to open 36 restaurants…
Hawaiian Bros Plans 52 Florida Restaurants With 24 Targeted in First Three Years
Southern Rock’s agreement covers Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa and Orlando, creating a new restaurant development prospect for Florida property owners and…
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…
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…
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’…
