Bronx House Pizza has started construction along Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach, turning up the heat on a regional expansion that could bring the New York‑style chain to 30 locations. Company leaders say that growth goal would tighten the brand’s grip on Northeast Florida, building on a rollout that began with its first restaurant in Ormond Beach in 2019.
Expansion reported by local business press
According to the Jacksonville Business Journal, Bronx House Pizza is aiming for 30 stores, and Jacksonville has emerged as its strongest market so far. Several area locations have already “exceeded expectations,” the outlet reported, and the Jacksonville Beach buildout marks the opening move in a new wave of projects designed to lock in the brand’s presence across the region.
Jax Beach site details
The company’s website lists the Jacksonville Beach restaurant at 13500 Beach Blvd, with posted hours, a local phone number and a prominent “Now Hiring” banner. That hiring notice signals the shop is staffing up ahead of opening day. Full details are available on Bronx House Pizza.
From Ormond to the beaches
Founders Bruno DiFabio and Michael Bennici launched Bronx House Pizza in Ormond Beach in 2019, then steadily pushed into neighboring communities, as outlined by the Jax Daily Record. That reporting pointed to permit filings for a St. Johns County restaurant at John’s Creek Center, along with other projects that have broadened the chain’s footprint.
What the expansion means locally
Local property owner Sleiman Enterprises, which flagged the Jacksonville Beach opening last summer, said the restaurant adds energy to the Hodges Point shopping center and pairs well with existing tenants. A bigger Bronx House presence could mean more dining choices and more hiring as each store moves from buildout to full service. Landlords and rival restaurants alike will be watching to see whether the chain’s push reshapes foot traffic along the beaches corridor.
We will be tracking permit activity and official grand opening dates in the coming weeks. The Jacksonville Business Journal has the initial breakdown of the expansion plan and timing.
