20 New Business Opening Across Florida

Thank you for tuning into this week's roundup of upcoming businesses in Florida. Counties are listed alphabetically.

Our reporter Laura Harrington spent hours on the phone interviewing each upcoming restaurant owner, so click through to her full reports at the link below each blurb.

Broward County

Next Bar & Lounge

WILTON MANORS, FL — Next Bar & Lounge, a new upscale cocktail lounge from the owners of Myth Gastro Bar, is targeting a late February to early March opening at 2242 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. Co-owners Jerry Volmer, Deiler Beltran and Javier Valdes told Business Debut the team is in the final stages of construction and inspections.

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Clay County

Grumpy’s Restaurant

Grumpy’s Restaurant is preparing to open a new location at 1803 East West Parkway, Fleming Island, FL 32003. Grumpy’s Restaurant The restaurant is expected to open in early April 2026, although an exact date has not yet been announced.

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Duval County

Bold City Wings

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Bold City Wings is preparing to open at 2016 Hendricks Ave. in San Marco, bringing a family-rooted wing concept back to Jacksonville with a target opening of March 1, according to owner Rhonda Lunsford, who told Business Debut. The fast-casual restaurant marks Lunsford’s return to her hometown after decades operating food businesses in the Washington, D.C., and Maryland markets.

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Mechanism Coffee Roasters

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Mechanism Coffee Roasters is planning a second Jacksonville location at 11003 E Town Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Owner Sarah Bigney told Business Debut the new shop builds on the success of the brand’s original Mechanism location, which established its focus on intentional sourcing, in-house roasting and a community-centered cafe experience. Michael Bigney is also an owner of the business.

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Flagler County

D’Maria Deli & Bakery

PALM COAST, FL - D’Maria Deli & Bakery, a new Mediterranean deli, bakery and sit-down restaurant from Pedro Gorbea and his wife, Maria Montenegro, is preparing to open in mid-February near Valentine’s Day, Gorbea told Business Debut. The restaurant is located at 4984 Palm Coast Pkwy NW, Suites 8 and 9, Palm Coast, FL 32137.

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Hillsborough County

Byte

TEMPLE TERRACE, FL — Brothers Ahmed Mansour and Ali Mansour are preparing to open Byte, a fast-casual smash burger restaurant, at 10935 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace, FL 33617. The concept is targeting a February opening, with the team noting that final timing may shift slightly as construction wraps up, Ahmed Mansour told Business Debut.

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Con Amor

TAMPA, FL — Con Amor, a modern Mexican restaurant from Chef Taylor Dillon and Kayla Dillon, is preparing to open at 5240 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603. The team is hosting friends-and-family soft openings this week, followed by a quiet opening in late January or early February, with a larger grand opening planned for Feb. 6, after Gasparilla, Dillon told Business Debut.

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Levy County

Latin Bites Cuban and Mexican Shop

WILLISTON, FL — Latin Bites Cuban and Mexican Shop is planning a Fourth of July weekend opening at 610 SW 1st Ave, Williston, FL 32696, bringing Cuban and Mexican flavors to a small community that owner Mabel Rodriguez said has been in need of more dining options, she told Business Debut. The restaurant is a family-run project led by Rodriguez alongside her daughter, Ashley Ramirez, and her husband, chef Paulino Ramirez.

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Miami-Dade County

Carrot Express

HIALEAH GARDENS, FL — Carrot Express is planning a new location at 7000 Hialeah Gardens Blvd., Hialeah, FL 33018, marking the fourth restaurant for franchisee Alex Maduro. Maduro told Business Debut the restaurant is targeting a June 2026 opening, pending construction and permitting timelines.

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Charlie’s Ice Cream

MIAMI, FL — Charlie’s Ice Cream has opened a second Miami-area location at 2475 Southwest 97th Avenue, bringing its walk-up, drive-thru ice cream concept to West Miami. Owner Charles Sauer told Business Debut the shop is currently in a soft opening phase.

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Péché Mignon

MIAMI, FL - Péché Mignon is targeting a mid to late March opening at 452 NE 31 St, Miami, FL 33137, bringing a French-inspired champagne bar and café concept to the Edgewater neighborhood. Chef and owner Sappir Zuzan told Business Debut the project blends fine dining techniques with a more casual, inclusive service style.

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Okalusa County

Family Fiesta

BAKER, FL — Family Fiesta is preparing to open February 12 at 5490 Highway 4, Baker, FL 32531, bringing a full-service, family-oriented Tex-Mex restaurant to the community. Owners Ada White and Billy White told Business Debut the restaurant is designed to be a welcoming gathering place for families, children and local teams.

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Orange County

Koffee Sutra

ORLANDO, FL — Koffee Sutra is planning to open at 707 E. Washington St., Orlando, FL 32801, inside the historic Veranda building in Thornton Park. The concept is co-owned by Ravi Gandi and Alexan Lima, with Elina Broniszewski serving as general manager.

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Palm Beach County

Brighten Your Day Cafe

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Brighten Your Day Cafe, a new breakfast and lunch spot from longtime chef Ethan Haim, is preparing to open in downtown West Palm Beach at 122 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Haim told Business Debut the cafe is awaiting final health inspections and is targeting an opening in early February.

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Lynora’s Italian Restaurant

ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL — Lynora’s Italian Restaurant is planning a new location at 580 N. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411, with an opening targeted for October or November 2026. Owner Angelo Abbenante told Business Debut the restaurant will mark the brand’s seventh location as it continues expanding across Florida.

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Pasco County

Vino and Vibes

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — Vino and Vibes is preparing to open later this winter at 6317 Adams St, New Port Richey, FL 34652. Co-owner Carla Smith told Business Debut the team is planning a soft opening on February 27. The wine bar is a joint project from Smith, Nancy Hegr and Troy Hegr, bringing a new light-fare and live-music concept to the downtown area.

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Pinellas County

Pete’s Bagels

TARPON SPRINGS, FL — Pete’s Bagels, owned by Steven Peterman and his wife, Sara Peterman, is expanding its Florida footprint with a new location planned for 810 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. The waterfront shop is targeting an opening in the first or second week of February, Peterman told Business Debut.

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Putnam County

The Lochside Restaurant

CRESCENT CITY, FL — The Lochside Restaurant is preparing to open at 1124 N Summit St, Crescent City, FL 32112, bringing a Scottish-inspired, family-oriented dining concept to the waterfront. Chris Brown, the restaurant’s general manager, told Business Debut the team is targeting a late March opening, though permitting could push the timeline into early April.

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Volusia County

Mr. Dunderbak’s

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Mr. Dunderbak’s, a longtime Daytona Beach restaurant with a 50-year history inside the local mall, is preparing to relocate to a standalone downtown location at 116 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114, targeting an April opening. Owner Doug Martin told Business Debut the move is designed to extend operating hours, introduce new offerings, and make the restaurant easier to access for its largely longtime, older customer base.

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South of the South Smokehouse

DELAND, FL - South of the South Smokehouse, a fast-casual barbecue concept from Anthony Traver and Kelly Lowery, is targeting a February 21 opening inside Northwest Square at 328 #110 N Clara Ave, DeLand, FL 32720. Traver told Business Debut the concept blends scratch-made barbecue with Florida-driven flavors and will operate as part of a multi-vendor food hall housed in a restored church.

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