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Texas-based Chaac Foods to Open 15 Orlando-Area Bojangles

The restaurant group that operates restaurants like Pizza Hut, Applebee’s, and Panda Express will open 40 Bojangles restaurants across multiple states, including 15 stores in the Orlando-area.

SoFresh to Use Kiosk Ordering System at Champions Gate

The fast-casual eatery that serves grain bowls, salads, and wraps, is expanding to Champions Gate Shopping Center early next year.

Del Taco Plans Third Orlando-Area Store

The California-based chain will open its newest Orlando-area store in Lake Nona.

Coolgreens Hits the Florida Market

The healthy lifestyle eatery with locations in Texas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma will open three locations in Southern Florida and is looking to add more.

Orlando-Fav Shiso Crispy Food Truck Announces Brick-and-Mortar

Ronnica Whaley of Shiso Crispy will bring the concept to a storefront on 16th and Central in St. Petersburg.

Lake Nona Wave Hotel Welcomes Bacán Restaurant

Lake Nona Wave Hotel, “the most technologically advanced hotel in the world,” is opening this fall and with it bringing an “unexpected” dining experience.

El Potro, ‘Orlando’s Best Mexican Restaurant,’ Heads to Conway

The Orlando restaurant with three locations began construction on its new Belle Isle Shopping Center spot 8 months ago.

Winter Park Retail Space to Convert to Café-Boutique Piano

A new eatery serving European cuisine will open in the Winter Park retail space on New England Ave.

Takumi Sushi and Ramen to Replace The Ramen on N Orange Ave

A sushi and ramen joint submitted a permit application for 486 N Orange Ave in Orlando.

The Great Greek Adds Narcoossee Rd Location

The restaurant chain that features Mediterranean cuisine is well on the way to opening 20 Orlando locations.

Fabio Viviani Concept Chuck Lager America’s Tavern to Open in Oldsmar

The celebrity chef’s new American restaurant will open a third Tampa-area location.

Orlando’s 1st Dog Café Will Reopen in Curry Ford West

Sam & George Coffee Co, the dog café that helps pups find their furever homes, announced plans to open a new location.

Grab-and-Go Concept, Buffalo Wild Wings Go, Coming to Orlando

The Atlanta-based chain has developed a small-format concept.

Family-Owned Bakery Light On The Sugar Announces New Location

The local bakery that specializes in Asian-inspired flavors will open the second brick-and-mortar in Winter Park.

Maitland to Welcome Lazy Moon’s Marvelous Pies

The Orlando pizza shop will open a third Central Florida location.

Venterra Realty Acquires The Retreat at Lakeland Apartments

The 464-unit community located in Lakeland, FL was acquired by leading realty management organization Venterra Realty on September 1st.

Orlando’s Zaza New Cuban Diner Plans Big Expansion

The local Cuban restaurant chain serving up Cuban comfort food plans to add three new stores after the Oviedo opening.

Pawty Spot Pups Pub to Expand from Tampa

Orlando's new dog and sports bar (yes, you read that right), Pups Pub, hopes to open next Spring.