South McCall Road’s fast-food strip is gearing up for another contender. New plan-review filings tied to franchise operator AES Group point to a compact outparcel at 1725 S. McCall Rd in Englewood as the future home of a drive-thru Arby’s, adding one more quick-service option to an already crowded corridor.
As first reported by What Now, AES Group, LLC has submitted plan-review documents for the Englewood location. The paperwork lists AES as the franchise operator, and the outlet notes the company did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Where the restaurant would go
Commercial listings describe 1725 S McCall Rd as an outparcel to a Publix and Bealls in the Mariner's Landing / Edgewater Center, with an existing building of about 1,551 square feet that already has drive-thru capability on roughly half an acre, according to LoopNet. Brokers highlight the site’s signalized access and high visibility, selling points that tend to attract quick-service brands looking for consistent car traffic. The address has been marketed specifically for restaurant use and appears set up as a retrofit of a former fast-food unit.
Who’s behind the franchise
The filing lists AES Restaurant Group LLC as the operator. AES is a multi-state Arby’s franchisee that has expanded quickly in recent years, according to its own company history. AES Restaurant Group details the acquisitions and store openings that built its footprint, and industry coverage notes AES recently became Arby’s second-largest franchisee following a major acquisition of dozens of locations. QSR Magazine reported on that 2025 transaction and AES’s expanded scale.
Local dining scene around McCall Road
If it comes to fruition, the Arby’s would slide into an already busy dining zone on south McCall that mixes local favorites with national names. The Englewood Chamber lists nearby Mimosa’s at 1720 S. McCall Rd, and the area has welcomed newer arrivals like El Jalisco on Placida Road, according to the restaurant’s site. ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi on Placida provides another option in the neighborhood, rounding out a blend of grab-and-go and sit-down spots that help keep customer traffic steady for any quick-serve neighbor.
Permits and timeline
Online permit indexes show commercial remodeling activity tied to 1725 S McCall Rd that describes work to convert a former Checkers into an Arby’s, with plan-check entries listed under specific permit numbers in public permit aggregators. Those entries appear in third-party permit databases, but Charlotte County’s own permitting portal is the official record for plan review and inspections for Englewood projects, so final approvals and inspection updates will land there as the job moves forward. BuildZoom aggregates the permit listings, while Charlotte County outlines how commercial plan review is processed.
What to expect next
There is no publicly announced construction or opening timeline yet. Filings at the plan-review stage typically signal that design and permitting are underway, but actual work on the ground can still be weeks or months out. For now, all eyes are on county permit updates and property listings for signs of build-out, and any official word from AES or Arby’s corporate would be the clearest signal that Englewood’s newest drive-thru is ready to join the south McCall lineup.
