Golden Krust Jamaican Restaurant to Replace Burger King on HWY 1 in PSL

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL — A new Golden Krust franchise is targeting a December soft opening at 6598 S Us Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952, in the former Burger King space, with a grand opening planned for early January, franchisee Fatai Taiwo told Business Debut in a phone interview.

Taiwo said the team recently secured permits and is preparing the standalone building for the Jamaican restaurant brand.

What to Expect

Golden Krust is known for serving a full Jamaican menu, from patties to full plates. “We serve Jamaican food, such as oxtail, curry chicken, jerk chicken, curry goat, stew peas,” Taiwo said.

Taiwo shared that he and the ownership team aim to serve the surrounding community with food and service that builds strong ties with nearby neighborhoods and businesses along U.S. 1.

Ownership Background

The Port St. Lucie location is the first Golden Krust franchise for Taiwo, his wife Kristine Wright-Taiwo and his father-in-law Eglon Wright.

“This is our flagship,” Taiwo said.

Opening Timeline

This location is a planning a soft opening in December.

He told Business Debut they expect a grand opening in early January, with the specific date to be announced.

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