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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 

University Park, FL-based FIRST WATCH (founded 1983) is opening a new location in Altamonte Springs, FL, growing to over 300 locations.

These casual/family American restaurants serve breakfast and lunch with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating is for around 100. Locations are franchised and trade in AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV and WY.

LITTLE ROCK

ARKANSAS

JOSH’S GRILL has opened in May in Little Rock, AR. This fast/casual restaurant serves lunch and dinner with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Seating is for around 50.

OCALA

FLORIDA

MORELLI’S PIZZA & SUBS opened in June in Ocala, FL. This fast/casual Italian restaurant is open for lunch and dinner with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Seating is for around 60.

JACKSONVILLE

FLORIDA

JOHN SMITH SUBS is set to open on July 17th in Jacksonville, FL. This fast/casual sandwich spot will serve lunch and dinner with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Seating will be for around 30.

OCEAN CITY

MARYLAND

CANTINA LOS AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL is coming to Ocean City, MD this month.  This Mexican family-style restaurant will serve lunch and dinner along with full bar service. Check averages will range from $8-$20+ per person.

O’FALLON

MISSOURI

DRAKE’S O’FALLON has opened in O’Fallon, MO in June. This casual Irish bar serves lunch and dinner with seating for around 80. Check averages range from $8-$20+ per person.

COLUMBIA

SOUTH CAROLINA

BENI HIBACHI his set to open in Columbia, SC in August. This casual Japanese eatery will serve lunch and dinner along with full bar service. Seating will be for around 100 and check averages will range from $10-$30+ per person.

CONWAY

SOUTH CAROLINA

NEVADO’S PIZZA has replaced Highway 90 Cafe last month in Conway, SC. This fast/casual Italian restaurant is open for lunch and dinner with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Seating is for around 60.

CHARLESTON

SOUTH CAROLINA

CAFE STONEART has opened in June in Charleston, SC. This fast/casual smoothie cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with an $4-$12+ per person check average. Seating is for around 20.

KNOXVILLE

TENNESSEE

DONATOS PIZZA opened this month in Knoxville, TN. This fast/casual pizza restaurant serves lunch and dinner with seating for around 60. Check averages range from $6-$15+ per person.

HAYMARKET

VIRGINIA

NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE COFFEE is coming soon to Haymarket, VA. 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.