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FORT PIERCE, FL
Sacramento, CA-based VAMPIRE PENGUIN (founded 2013) is opening a new location in Fort Pierce, FL, growing from 33 to 34 units (3% growth).
These quick-serve ice-cream/yogurt restaurants serve lunch and dinner with a $4-$12+ per person check average. Seating is for around 10. Locations are franchised and trade in AZ, CA, FL, GA, MS, SC, UT and VA.
FORT SMITH
ARKANSAS
ROYAL COFFEE is set to open in Fort Smith, AR and replace La Huerta Grill. This quick-serve coffee spot will be open for breakfast and lunch with a $4-$12+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 20.
ORLANDO
FLORIDA
SUSHI YAMA is coming soon to Orlando, FL. This family-style Japanese restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a $10-$30+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 100.
MELBOURNE
FLORIDA
STILLWAGON LOUNGE is set to open soon in Melbourne, FL. This casual American restaurant will serve lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 90 and full bar service will be available.
HUDSON
FLORIDA
MEXICAN CRAVINGS is coming to Hudson, FL in the former site of Belly Busters Hudson. This family-style restaurant will serve lunch and dinner with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 60.
SEBASTIAN
FLORIDA
BIG TOMATO PIZZERIA is opening soon in Sebastian, FL. This fast/casual Italain restaurant will serve lunch and dinner with seating for around 50. Check averages will range from $6-$15+ per person.
DELTONA
FLORIDA
LIMP & SKINNY’S BBQ & GRILL is coming soon to Deltona, FL. This casual BBQ spot will serve lunch and dinner along with beer/wine service. Seating will be for around 60 and check averages will range from $8-$20+ per person.
JACKSONVILLE
FLORIDA
GRANNY’S GRILLED CHEESE is replacing Blue Boy Sandwich Shop in Jacksonville, FL. This fast/casual American restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 40.
SEBASTIAN
FLORIDA
MISO RAMEN & POKE BAR is coming to Sebastian, FL. This fast/casual Japanese spot will be open for lunch and dinner with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 30.
MACON
GEORGIA
HIGH HOG EATERY is opening in Macon, GA and replacing More Than Soulfood. This fast/casual BBQ restaurant will serve lunch and dinner with seating for around 70. Check averages range from $8-$20+ per person.
BATON ROUGE
LOUISIANA
CITY LIGHTS BAR & LOUNGE is opening in the former spot of Last Kall Bar Lounge in Baton Rouge, LA. This family-style restaurant is open for lunch and dinner with seating for around 90. Check averages range from $8-$20+ per person and full bar is available.